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Fighter

Martin van Staden

"The Punisher"
23-13-0South AfricaSouth AfricaLast 5
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CAREER SUMMARY

Martin van Staden holds a professional MMA record of 23-13-0. Martin van Staden has won 23 fights: 17 by KO/TKO, 5 by submission, 1 by decision. Of 13 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 6 by submission.

Profile

Height
6'0"183 cm
Nationality
South Africa
Birthplace
South Africa

Career history

  1. WIN
    vs Igeu Kabesa
    EFC 120· Dec 12, 2024· Lightweight· 23-13 vs 19-3
    SUB
    R2 · 3:24
  2. WIN
    vs Cole Henning
    EFC 118· Oct 10, 2024· Welterweight· 22-13 vs 5-6
    TKO
    R2 · 2:08
  3. LOSS
    vs Shido Boris Esperanca
    UAE Warriors 35· Feb 24, 2023· Welterweight· 21-13 vs 7-1
    UD
  4. WIN
    vs Aymard Guih
    UAE Warriors 32· Sep 16, 2022· Welterweight· 21-12 vs 16-13-1
    TKO
    R2 · 2:12
  5. LOSS
    vs Ziko Makengele
    EFC 93· Apr 9, 2022· Welterweight· 20-12 vs 4-0
    TKO
    R3 · 2:14
  6. WIN
    vs Pietie Coxen
    EFC 85· May 8, 2021· Catchweight· 20-11 vs 5-11
    SUB
    R1 · 1:18
  7. LOSS
    vs Joe Cummins
    EFC Worldwide 77· Mar 16, 2019· Lightweight· 19-11 vs 6-1
    UD
  8. LOSS
    vs Dave Mazany
    EFC Worldwide 72· Aug 11, 2018· Lightweight· 19-10 vs 17-7
    SD
  9. WIN
    vs Gavin Hughes×1Title bout · Title win #1
    EFC Worldwide 68· Mar 31, 2018· Lightweight· 19-9 vs 9-1
    TKO
    R2 · 1:20
  10. WIN
    vs Leon Mynhardt
    EFC Worldwide 60· Jun 10, 2017· Lightweight· 18-9 vs 15-10
    TKO
    R1 · 3:19
  11. WIN
    vs Christian Holley
    EFC Worldwide 57· Mar 4, 2017· Lightweight· 17-9 vs 10-4
    TKO
    R2 · 1:00
  12. WIN
    vs Kaleka Kabanda
    EFC Worldwide 56· Dec 9, 2016· Welterweight· 16-9 vs 4-3
    TKO
    R2 · 1:11
  13. LOSS
    vs Dricus Du Plessis
    EFC Worldwide 50· Jun 17, 2016· Welterweight· 15-9 vs 8-1
    SUB
    R3 · 3:59
  14. LOSS
    vs David Buirski
    EFC Worldwide 46· Dec 12, 2015· Welterweight· 15-8 vs 7-3
    SD
  15. WIN
    vs Ayo Daly
    EFC Africa 38· Apr 4, 2015· Welterweight· 15-7 vs 1-1
    TKO
    R1 · 2:28
  16. WIN
    vs Jeremy Smith
    EFC Africa 33· Aug 30, 2014· Welterweight· 14-7 vs 9-3
    TKO
    R1 · 4:20
  17. LOSS
    vs Henry Fadipe
    EFC Africa 23· Sep 12, 2013· Welterweight· 13-7 vs 6-7-1
    SUB
    R1 · 2:18
  18. LOSS
    vs Adam Speechly
    EFC Africa 19· Apr 19, 2013· Welterweight· 13-6 vs 6-4
    UD
  19. WIN
    vs Jadyson Costa
    EFC Africa 17· Nov 23, 2012· Welterweight· 13-5 vs 9-13-1
    TKO
  20. WIN
    vs Dino Bagattin
    EFC Africa 15· Jul 27, 2012· Welterweight· 12-5 vs 7-3
    SUB
    R3 · 3:43
  21. LOSS
    vs Michiel Opperman
    EFC Africa 13· Apr 13, 2012· Welterweight· 11-5 vs 8-6
    SUB
    R1 · 4:18
  22. WIN
    vs Nolan Swanepoel
    EFC Africa 11· Nov 10, 2011· Welterweight· 11-4 vs 4-3
    TKO
    R2 · 2:20
  23. WIN
    vs Francois Kabulu
    EFC Worldwide· Sep 1, 2011· 10-4 vs 2-2
    TKO
  24. WIN
    vs Steven Momah
    EFC Worldwide· Jun 30, 2011· 9-4 vs 1-1
    TKO
  25. LOSS
    vs Leon Mynhardt
    Fight Force Cage Fighting· May 5, 2011· 8-4 vs 6-3
    DEC
  26. LOSS
    vs Ali Maclean
    Fight Force Cage Fighting· Mar 31, 2011· 8-3 vs 7-5-1
    SUB
  27. WIN
    vs TBA
    Fight Force Cage Fighting· Jan 30, 2011· 8-2
    TKO
  28. WIN
    vs TBA
    Fight Force Cage Fighting· Nov 11, 2010· 7-2
    DEC
  29. WIN
    vs Leon Mynhardt
    Fight Force Cage Fighting· Jul 15, 2010· 6-2 vs 2-3
    SUB
  30. LOSS
    vs Brian Ebersole
    Fight Force Cage Fighting· Apr 15, 2010· 5-2 vs 43-14-1
    SUB
  31. WIN
    vs Brian Thomas
    Fight Force Cage Fighting· Feb 11, 2010· 5-1 vs 0-2
    TKO
  32. WIN
    vs Mawande Vapi
    Fight Force Cage Fighting· Dec 3, 2009· 4-1 vs 0-1
    TKO
  33. WIN
    vs TBA
    Fight Force Cage Fighting· Oct 4, 2009· 3-1
    TKO
  34. WIN
    vs TBA
    Fight Force Cage Fighting· Jul 26, 2009· 2-1
    SUB
  35. LOSS
    vs Jeremy Smith
    South Africa Regional· May 30, 2009· 1-1 vs 1-0
    SUB
  36. WIN
    vs TBA
    South Africa Regional· Apr 26, 2009· 1-0
    TKO

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1603▲19
Peak
1649Mar 31, 2018
Rated fights
31
1500160020102013201620192022May 30, 2009 · 1459Dec 3, 2009 · 1505Feb 11, 2010 · 1539Apr 15, 2010 · 1517Jul 15, 2010 · 1559Mar 31, 2011 · 1507May 5, 2011 · 1494Jun 30, 2011 · 1526Sep 1, 2011 · 1556Nov 10, 2011 · 1588Apr 13, 2012 · 1557Jul 27, 2012 · 1585Nov 23, 2012 · 1606Apr 19, 2013 · 1584Sep 12, 2013 · 1545Aug 30, 2014 · 1586Apr 4, 2015 · 1610Dec 12, 2015 · 1600Jun 17, 2016 · 1591Dec 9, 2016 · 1602Mar 4, 2017 · 1614Jun 10, 2017 · 1629Mar 31, 2018 · 1649Aug 11, 2018 · 1646Mar 16, 2019 · 1637May 8, 2021 · 1597Apr 9, 2022 · 1584Sep 16, 2022 · 1597Feb 24, 2023 · 1588Oct 10, 2024 · 1584Dec 12, 2024 · 16031603

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Frequently asked questions

When does Martin van Staden fight next?

Martin van Staden has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Martin van Staden's record?

Martin van Staden's professional MMA record is 23-13-0.

Who is Martin van Staden fighting next?

Martin van Staden's next opponent has not been announced.

How many knockouts does Martin van Staden have?

Martin van Staden has 17 wins by KO/TKO and 5 wins by submission.

How tall is Martin van Staden?

Martin van Staden is 6'0" (183 cm) tall.

Where is Martin van Staden from?

Martin van Staden is from South Africa.