Bantamweight, Adrian Luna Martinetti (16-1) vs. Mark Vologdin (12-3-1)
Notable Notes
- Vologdin is a small bantamweight at 5’5″
- Vologdin is 2-2 to the decision
- Both guys have won a combined 21 fights in a row
- Martinetti has never been finished
- Both fighters have wins by KO/TKO, submission, and decision
- Martinetti has finishes in rounds one, two, and three
- Both are coming off nine combined finishes
Adrian Luna Martinetti
-Submission threat
-Good ground and pound
-Solid kickboxing/High-low mix up
-Slick Jiu-Jitsu
-Diverse
-Well conditioned
-Improved wrestling
-Good off his back
-Overzealous in the grappling
Martinetti impressed me more than I expected going into the tape. He’s clearly a grappler first, but his striking is sneakily solid. Most of his success comes from his kicking game, though his hands aren’t bad in short exchanges. He’ll put together nice combinations in tight, mixing punches with leg kicks, and his jab at range is serviceable. The real weapon is the variety of kicks—he attacks all three levels, throws from both stances, and uses them well to manage distance. That said, in extended exchanges, his defense slips, and his technique can get sloppy.
I don’t rate his wrestling all that highly, but it has definitely improved. In the clinch, he does well with body locks, using leverage or trips to get the fight down. Once it hits the mat, that’s where he shines—even off his back. When he’s been put there, he stays active with attacks or looks for sweeps. On top, he’s gotten better at staying patient, waiting for openings rather than forcing them. His positional grappling is strong, and that’s where he does his best work.
Mark Vologdin
-Solid bodywork
-Good counter striker
-Super fast
-Deceptive power
-Light footwork
-Controls range well
-Good kicks
-Good volume
-Small
The only real weakness with Vologdin is his size, but with experience he’s learned how to make it less of an issue. Sure, a fighter with sharp footwork and long-range weapons could outpoint him, but what’s impressive is that he’s actually at his best in open space. Despite his short stature, he controls range well and counters guys as they come in.
Another surprise is the power he carries. His striking stands out for its speed and volume, and he mixes in his kicks nicely—high, low, and especially to the body. I’m not a fan of the spinning kicks, but I like the variety he brings.
Given his build, I’d imagine he’s tough to take down. I’ve seen him stuck on his back before, but I’ve also seen him stuff attempts and avoid prolonged bottom positions. Early in fights, he’s hard to track and does well defending, but as the fight goes on, his ground game might start to hold him back.
At men’s atomweight, Vologdin could probably be a champion, but even up at this weight he’s shown he can hang.
Prediction: This is a tough fight to call—I came out of the tape impressed with both guys. The biggest gap between them is grappling. How Martinetti gets the takedown is the question, especially leaning on body locks against a low, compact fighter like Vologdin.
On the feet, both are better at distance striking. Vologdin is compact, explosive, and heavy-handed, while Martinetti is looser and more kick-heavy. I want to favor Martinetti because his length and long-range weapons can give a shorter opponent trouble. But Vologdin isn’t a fighter who just sits at range—he moves in and out well and lands clean when closing the distance.
I can see an outcome where Vologdin’s speed and power give him an edge, but I’m leaning toward Martinetti. He has more paths to victory, especially if he can secure takedowns, and his cardio is likely better, which could play a factor late. Not super confident, but I’m taking Martinetti by decision.
