LAS VEGAS, NV – FEBRUARY 24: Victor Martinez weighs in forward of their UFC Vegas 70 bout on the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, NV on February 24, 2023. (Picture by Amy Kaplan/Icon Sportswire)
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UFC Vegas 70 : Who’s Victor Martinez?
On Saturday there might be 5 newcomers stepping foot for the primary time within the Octagon, and one among them is “The Brick” Victor Martinez (13-4) who might be making his debut towards light-weight Jordan Leavitt (10-2). Martinez is driving a sizzling streak of seven straight wins and is raring to increase it to eight and provides Leavitt a second consecutive loss. He was initially scheduled for his first UFC battle towards Leavitt in April 2022, however for unknown causes needed to withdraw.
It’s been a very long time coming for Martinez after virtually a yr and a half from motion since incomes a contract from Dana White’s Contender Collection. He did so by going the gap and the judges scoring a unanimous choice when he confronted a tricky opponent, Jacob Rosales. Earlier than incomes a shot at Dana White’s Contender Collection, Martinez fought and gained the light-weight championship belt at Fury FC in 2019.
Martinez all through his profession has a resume of eight finishes, all by the use of KO/TKO, in the meantime, he has been submitted twice and KO/TKO as soon as. His final defeat comes by the use of a cut up choice in 2016.
Leavitt appears to be like to bounce again by submitting a gifted striker
When it comes to the matchup, Martinez has the benefit within the hanging and Leavitt will try and take the battle to the bottom and grapple. Each fighters share comparable physique measurements, with Martinez giving up one inch in peak and attain.
Leavitt is coming off his second loss and his first time being submitted when he went throughout the ocean and fought Paddy Pimblett. He has completed seven of his opponents in his career- six submissions and one KO/TKO.
In keeping with WynnBet, the betting traces for this light-weight matchup are very even with Martinez being a detailed favourite at (-115) and Leavitt at odds of (-105).
