Strawweight, Leslie Hernandez (4-1) Vs. Julieta Martinez (7-0)
Notable Notes
- Hernandez hasn’t lost since her pro debut.
- Hernandez trains out of the predominant gym in the MMA Lab.
- Martinez is the current SFH strawweight champ. The former atomweight champion.
- Five of Hernandez’s seven wins have been title bouts.
- Martinez is six years younger and got in the sport three years later but is the more experienced fighter.
- Hernandez’s entire pro career has been under the LFA banner.
- Martinez has fought five opponents as a pro with a losing record.
Leslie Hernandez
Pros
- Combination striker
- Scrambles well
- Clean hands
- Good ground and pound
- Credible wrestling
- Scrambles well
Cons
- Can be too patient
Julieta Martinez
Pros
- Excellent ground and pound
- Good kicks
- A lot of volume
- Athletic
- Scrambles well
Cons
- N/A
Prediction: This is a good fight between two promising fighters. With Martinez, I don’t have any cons. That’s because the tape is limited, but her biggest issue is that she’s still raw.
Hernandez is still raw as well but she’s fought slightly better competition. Both would benefit from more time on the regional scene. For right now I lean towards Hernandez because I believe she is more polished everywhere. Hernandez is an experienced boxer with a ton of accolades all while being a black belt in taekwondo. She is also an underrated grappler and wrestler. Her problem is putting it together with more urgency. Martinez has a lot of questions. I’ve got Hernandez by decision and I’m 50% confident.
