MONCTON, Canada – Jonathan Martinez is fighting up from his natural weight class at UFC Fight Night 138. Typically a flyweight, he will debut with the organization on short notice in a bantamweight matchup with Andre Soukhamthath. Regardless of result against Soukhamthath (12-6 MMA, 1-3 UFC), Martinez (9-1 MMA, 0-0 UFC) said he intends on returning to 125 pounds for his next fight. With rumors swirling that the UFC could be closing the weight class in the wake of its reported “trade” of former champion Demetrious Johnson, though, he might not have that option. In the event the weight class becomes extinct, Martinez said he will try to work his frame into that of a true 135-pound fighter
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