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Martin Stapleton

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21-8-0EnglandEnglandLast 5

Last fight: Loss vs Chris Stringer · TKO · Mar 7, 2026

LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Goiti YamauchiSUB · R1 4:37
BellatorBellator MMA: Bellator 125·September 18, 2014

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CAREER SUMMARY

Martin Stapleton holds a professional MMA record of 21-8-0. Stapleton has won 21 fights: 8 by KO/TKO, 6 by submission, 7 by decision. Of 8 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 5 by submission. Most recent fight: September 18, 2014. Tracked organizations: BELLATOR.

Profile

Height
5'9"175 cm
Weight
155 lbs70 kg
Reach
70"178 cm
DOB
May 9, 1983
Age
43
Nationality
England
Birthplace
England

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Chris Stringer
    FCC 45· Mar 7, 2026· Lightweight· 21-8 vs 16-14-1
    TKO
    R2 · 5:00
  2. WIN
    vs Edcardo Oliveira
    FightStar Championship 34· Oct 18, 2025· Lightweight· 21-7 vs 5-4
    TKO
    R1 · 3:29
  3. WIN
    vs Leandro Lima
    FCC 41· Mar 1, 2025· Catchweight· 20-7 vs 6-7
    TKO
    R2 · 1:02
  4. LOSS
    vs Adam Boussif
    ICE FC: Fight Festival· Jul 7, 2018· Lightweight· 19-7 vs 10-7
    SUB
  5. LOSS
    Cage Warriors 88· Oct 28, 2017· Lightweight· 19-6 vs 10-1
    SUB
    R1 · 3:51
  6. WIN
    Cage Warriors 85· Jun 24, 2017· Lightweight· 19-5 vs 9-3
    UD
  7. LOSS
    Cage Warriors 80· Feb 18, 2017· Catchweight· 18-5 vs 9-2
    UD
  8. WIN
    vs Damien Lapilus×1Title bout · Title win #1
    BAMMA 25: Champion vs. Champion· May 14, 2016· Lightweight· 18-4 vs 12-6-1
    DQ
    R2 · 0:38
  9. WIN
    vs Gavin Sterritt
    BAMMA 23: Night Of Champions· Nov 14, 2015· Lightweight· 17-4 vs 6-2
    SUB
    R1 · 1:15
  10. WIN
    BAMMA 19: Petley vs. Stapleton· Mar 28, 2015· Lightweight· 16-4 vs 10-6-1
    TKO
    R3 · 0:23
  11. WIN
    vs Sebastian Fournier
    BAMMA 17: Fletcher vs. Brightmon· Dec 6, 2014· Lightweight· 15-4 vs 8-6
    SUB
    R1 · 3:44
  12. WIN
    vs Kostadin Enev
    Full Contact Contender 11· Oct 18, 2014· Lightweight· 14-4 vs 4-4
    TKO
    R2 · 3:57
  13. WIN
    vs Stanislav Enchev
    Full Contact Contender 10· Jun 21, 2014· Lightweight· 13-3 vs 5-8
    SUB
    R1 · 2:05
  14. WIN
    vs Tommy Maguire
    Cage Contender· Dec 1, 2012· Lightweight· 12-1 vs 14-5
    UD
  15. WIN
    vs Arnold Quero
    Cage Contender· Dec 1, 2012· Lightweight· 11-1 vs 4-2
    SUB
    R1 · 4:59
  16. WIN
    vs Jamie Rogers
    Cage Contender· Dec 1, 2012· Lightweight· 10-1 vs 8-5
    UD
  17. WIN
    vs Jason Cooledge
    Olympian MMA Championships· Jul 28, 2012· 9-1 vs 5-3
    DEC
  18. WIN
    vs Shah Hussain
    Full Contact Contender 3· Jun 23, 2012· Lightweight· 8-1 vs 4-7
    SUB
    R2 · 0:23
  19. WIN
    vs Ashley Smith
    Clash of Warriors· Sep 5, 2009· 7-1 vs 5-2
    DEC
  20. WIN
    Strike & Submit Championships· Jul 5, 2009· 6-1 vs 5-3
    TKO
  21. WIN
    vs Martin Begley
    United Kingdom Regional· Aug 23, 2008· 5-1 vs 5-8
    SUB
  22. LOSS
    Cage Gladiators 8· Jul 27, 2008· Lightweight· 4-1 vs 4-0
    SUB
  23. WIN
    vs David Johnson
    Cage Warriors 33· Apr 19, 2008· Lightweight· 4-0 vs 2-3
    UD
  24. WIN
    vs Ingolf Nielson
    United Kingdom Regional· Feb 23, 2008· 3-0 vs 0-1
    TKO
  25. WIN
    vs Unknown opponent
    United Kingdom Regional· Dec 8, 2007· 2-0
    TKO
  26. WIN
    vs Unknown opponent
    United Kingdom Regional· Sep 30, 2007· 1-0
    TKO

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1576▼17
Peak
1679May 14, 2016
Rated fights
27
15001600200920122015201820212024Feb 23, 2008 · 1541Apr 19, 2008 · 1574Jul 27, 2008 · 1533Aug 23, 2008 · 1565Jul 5, 2009 · 1602Sep 5, 2009 · 1627Jun 23, 2012 · 1579Jul 28, 2012 · 1594Dec 1, 2012 · 1633Dec 1, 2012 · 1643Dec 1, 2012 · 1615Sep 27, 2013 · 1614Nov 8, 2013 · 1598Jun 21, 2014 · 1610Sep 19, 2014 · 1592Oct 18, 2014 · 1612Dec 6, 2014 · 1632Mar 28, 2015 · 1659Nov 14, 2015 · 1671May 14, 2016 · 1679Feb 18, 2017 · 1668Jun 24, 2017 · 1678Oct 28, 2017 · 1665Jul 7, 2018 · 1649Mar 1, 2025 · 1583Oct 18, 2025 · 1593Mar 7, 2026 · 15761576

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Frequently asked questions

When does Martin Stapleton fight next?

Martin Stapleton has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Martin Stapleton's record?

Martin Stapleton's professional MMA record is 21-8-0.

Who is Martin Stapleton fighting next?

Martin Stapleton's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Martin Stapleton fight last?

Martin Stapleton most recently fought Goiti Yamauchi at Bellator MMA: Bellator 125 on Thursday, September 18, 2014, LOSS (Submission).

What weight class does Martin Stapleton fight in?

Martin Stapleton fights at Featherweight.

How many knockouts does Martin Stapleton have?

Martin Stapleton has 8 wins by KO/TKO and 6 wins by submission.

How tall is Martin Stapleton?

Martin Stapleton is 5'9" (175 cm) tall.

How much does Martin Stapleton weigh?

Martin Stapleton weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).

What is Martin Stapleton's reach?

Martin Stapleton has a reach of 70" (178 cm).

How old is Martin Stapleton?

Martin Stapleton is 43 years old (born May 9, 1983).

Where is Martin Stapleton from?

Martin Stapleton is from England.

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