Martin Stapleton
Last fight: Loss vs Chris Stringer · TKO · Mar 7, 2026
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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
- LOSSvs Chris StringerFCC 45· Mar 7, 2026· Lightweight· 21-8 vs 16-14-1TKOR2 · 5:00
- WINvs Edcardo OliveiraFightStar Championship 34· Oct 18, 2025· Lightweight· 21-7 vs 5-4TKOR1 · 3:29
- WINvs Leandro LimaFCC 41· Mar 1, 2025· Catchweight· 20-7 vs 6-7TKOR2 · 1:02
- LOSSvs Adam BoussifICE FC: Fight Festival· Jul 7, 2018· Lightweight· 19-7 vs 10-7SUB
- LOSSvs Soren BakCage Warriors 88· Oct 28, 2017· Lightweight· 19-6 vs 10-1SUBR1 · 3:51
- WINCage Warriors 85· Jun 24, 2017· Lightweight· 19-5 vs 9-3UD
- LOSSvs Anthony DizyCage Warriors 80· Feb 18, 2017· Catchweight· 18-5 vs 9-2UD
- WINBAMMA 25: Champion vs. Champion· May 14, 2016· Lightweight· 18-4 vs 12-6-1DQR2 · 0:38
- WINvs Gavin SterrittBAMMA 23: Night Of Champions· Nov 14, 2015· Lightweight· 17-4 vs 6-2SUBR1 · 1:15
- WINBAMMA 19: Petley vs. Stapleton· Mar 28, 2015· Lightweight· 16-4 vs 10-6-1TKOR3 · 0:23
- WINvs Sebastian FournierBAMMA 17: Fletcher vs. Brightmon· Dec 6, 2014· Lightweight· 15-4 vs 8-6SUBR1 · 3:44
- WINvs Kostadin EnevFull Contact Contender 11· Oct 18, 2014· Lightweight· 14-4 vs 4-4TKOR2 · 3:57
- LOSSBellator MMA: Bellator 125· Sep 18, 2014· Featherweight· 13-4 vs 18-2SUBR1 · 4:37
- WINvs Stanislav EnchevFull Contact Contender 10· Jun 21, 2014· Lightweight· 13-3 vs 5-8SUBR1 · 2:05
- LOSSvs Derek CamposBellator MMA: Bellator 107· Nov 7, 2013· 12-3 vs 13-3UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Saad AwadBellator MMA: Bellator 101· Sep 26, 2013· Lightweight· 12-2 vs 15-5SUBR1 · 3:46
- WINvs Tommy MaguireCage Contender· Dec 1, 2012· Lightweight· 12-1 vs 14-5UD
- WINvs Arnold QueroCage Contender· Dec 1, 2012· Lightweight· 11-1 vs 4-2SUBR1 · 4:59
- WINvs Jamie RogersCage Contender· Dec 1, 2012· Lightweight· 10-1 vs 8-5UD
- WINvs Jason CooledgeOlympian MMA Championships· Jul 28, 2012· 9-1 vs 5-3DEC
- WINvs Shah HussainFull Contact Contender 3· Jun 23, 2012· Lightweight· 8-1 vs 4-7SUBR2 · 0:23
- WINvs Ashley SmithClash of Warriors· Sep 5, 2009· 7-1 vs 5-2DEC
- WINStrike & Submit Championships· Jul 5, 2009· 6-1 vs 5-3TKO
- WINvs Martin BegleyUnited Kingdom Regional· Aug 23, 2008· 5-1 vs 5-8SUB
- LOSSvs Paul SassCage Gladiators 8· Jul 27, 2008· Lightweight· 4-1 vs 4-0SUB
- WINvs David JohnsonCage Warriors 33· Apr 19, 2008· Lightweight· 4-0 vs 2-3UD
- WINvs Ingolf NielsonUnited Kingdom Regional· Feb 23, 2008· 3-0 vs 0-1TKO
- WINvs Unknown opponentUnited Kingdom Regional· Dec 8, 2007· 2-0TKO
- WINvs Unknown opponentUnited Kingdom Regional· Sep 30, 2007· 1-0TKO
Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion
- LOSSvs Cameron DollarThe Ultimate Fighter Season 9· Feb 10, 2009· Lightweight· 1-1SUBR1 · 1:34
- WINvs Dan JamesThe Ultimate Fighter Season 9· Jan 16, 2009· Lightweight· 1-0SUBR1 · 1:38
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UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1576▼17
- Peak
- 1679May 14, 2016
- Rated fights
- 27
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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