ABOUT ISRAEL MARTINEZ
Wrestling coach who is known for his Izzy Style School of Wrestling. A prolific high school wrestler in Illinois, he has since gained a reputation for training some of the top mixed martial arts athletes competing in the UFC, including Holly Holm .
He graduated from and wrestled for West Aurora High School in Aurora, Illinois. He finished his career there with a 118-1 record and as a 3-time state champion.
He has been a regular wrestling coach for prolific light heavyweight UFC star Jon Jones . He first joined his corner after his first successful title defense at UFC 135 against Quinton Jackson .
He was born and raised in the Chicagoland area in Illinois.
He coached Jon Jones to a win over Daniel Cormier , a prolific wrestler in his own right, at UFC 182.
