Get to know Dana White’s Contender Series 32 fighter Leomana “ManaBoi” Martinez

Las Vegas – Get to know Dana White’s Contender Series 32 fighter Leomana “ManaBoi” Martinez.

The fourth season of the hit show Dana White’s Contender Series continues with Episode 6, featuring a lineup of rising athletes looking to make their dreams come true by impressing UFC President Dana White and earning a spot on the UFC roster.

The sixth episode of season four takes place on Tuesday, September 8 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT, with all five bouts streaming exclusively on ESPN+ in the US. ESPN+ is available through ESPN.com, ESPNPlus.com, or the ESPN App on all major mobile and connected TV devices and platforms, including Amazon Fire, Apple, Android, Chromecast, PS4, Roku, Samsung Smart TVs, X Box One, and more. Fans can sign up for $4.99 per month or $49.99 per year, with no contract required.

NAME: Mana Martinez
FULL NAME: Leomana Martinez
NICKNAME: “ManaBoi” Martinez
WEIGHT CLASS: Bantamweight
AGE: 24 years old – 3/25/96
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5-10, 135
REACH: –
LEG REACH: –
STANCE: Orthodox
BIRTHPLACE: Houston, TX
FIGHTING OUT OF: Houston, TX
LANGUAGES SPOKEN: English
STYLE: Karate
TRAINER: Saul Soliz
STRENGTHS: Well-rounded
TRAINING: Morning run, strength & conditioning in the afternoon, and sparring and wrestling
at night.
PROFESSIONAL MMA RECORD: 6-1

Q&A

Thoughts on opponent, Drako Rodriguez? I haven’t seen much film on him. Mainly a standup guy, from what I’ve seen.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training karate at the age of four. My parents wanted to keep me active.

What ranks and titles have you held? Karate black belt, purple belt BJJ

Do you have any heroes? No

What would it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It would be a lifelong goal of mine to finally be achieved.

What was your job before you started fighting? Martial arts instructor

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Legacy bantamweight champ

Specific accomplishments in pro competition? Fury bantamweight champ

Favorite grappling technique: Armbar

Favorite Striking technique: Leg kicks

Twitter account name: @manaboi7

Facebook account: Mana Martinez

Instagram account: @manaboi7

OTHER KEY POINTS:

• Pro since 2016
• On five fight winning streak
• Six wins by KO, three in the first round
• Scored first round knockout win over DWCS vet Ricky Turcios in November 2018

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