Victor Martinez has been removed from the UFC roster. The departure ends his tenure with the promotion.
The UFC has parted ways with welterweight Victor "The Brick" Martinez, with the 35-year-old American removed from the promotion's active roster as of July 17, 2026.
Martinez, who trains out of Fortis MMA, finishes his UFC tenure with a professional record of 13 wins and 6 losses. Standing five-foot-eight with a 70-inch reach, the orthodox fighter competed at welterweight throughout his time with the organization. His offensive output was a notable attribute during his career, as he averaged an impressive 7.94 significant strikes landed per minute at a 51 percent striking accuracy rate, marking him as one of the more active and efficient strikers to come through the division. His grappling activity was limited, averaging 0.7 takedowns per 15 minutes and recording no submission attempts during that span.
Why it matters
- Martinez's release continues a pattern of UFC roster turnover at 170 pounds, a division crowded with emerging talent
- His striking volume numbers were among the higher marks for welterweights, making him a potential pickup for a competing promotion
- At 35, Martinez faces questions about where his career goes next following the departure from the sport's premier organization
