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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. Their full professional MMA career spans 36 bouts on record. Martin van Staden has won 23 fights: 17 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission, 6 by decision. Of 13 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission.

Profile

Height
6'0"183 cm
Nationality
South Africa

Career history

  1. UPCOMING
    vs Adrian Sanchez
    EFC 136· Aug 6, 2026· Lightweight· 23-13 vs 9-5
    -
  2. WIN
    vs Igeu Kabesa
    EFC 120· Dec 12, 2024· Lightweight· 22-13 vs 19-2
    -
    R2 · 3:24
  3. WIN
    vs Cole Henning
    EFC 118· Oct 10, 2024· Welterweight· 21-13 vs 5-5
    TKO
    R2 · 2:08
  4. LOSS
    vs Shido Boris Esperanca
    UAE Warriors 35· Feb 24, 2023· Welterweight· 21-12 vs 6-1
    UD
  5. WIN
    vs Aymard Guih
    UAE Warriors 32· Sep 16, 2022· Welterweight· 20-12 vs 16-12-1
    TKO
    R2 · 2:12
  6. LOSS
    vs Ziko Makengele
    EFC 93· Apr 9, 2022· Welterweight· 20-11 vs 3-0
    TKO
    R3 · 2:14
  7. WIN
    vs Pietie Coxen
    EFC 85· May 8, 2021· Catchweight· 19-11 vs 5-10
    -
    R1 · 1:18
  8. LOSS
    vs Joe Cummins
    EFC Worldwide 77· Mar 16, 2019· Lightweight· 19-10 vs 5-1
    UD
  9. LOSS
    vs Dave Mazany
    EFC Worldwide 72· Aug 11, 2018· Lightweight· 19-9 vs 16-7
    SD
  10. WIN
    vs Gavin Hughes
    EFC Worldwide 68· Mar 31, 2018· Lightweight· Title bout· 18-9 vs 9-0
    TKO
    R2 · 1:20
  11. WIN
    vs Leon Mynhardt
    EFC Worldwide 60· Jun 10, 2017· Lightweight· 17-9 vs 15-9
    TKO
    R1 · 3:19
  12. WIN
    vs Christian Holley
    EFC Worldwide 57· Mar 4, 2017· Lightweight· 16-9 vs 10-3
    TKO
    R2 · 1:00
  13. WIN
    vs Kaleka Kabanda
    EFC Worldwide 56· Dec 9, 2016· Welterweight· 15-9 vs 4-2
    TKO
    R2 · 1:11
  14. LOSS
    vs Dricus Du Plessis
    EFC Worldwide 50· Jun 17, 2016· Welterweight· 15-8 vs 7-1
    -
    R3 · 3:59
  15. LOSS
    vs David Buirski
    EFC Worldwide 46· Dec 12, 2015· Welterweight· 15-7 vs 6-3
    SD
  16. WIN
    vs Ayo Daly
    EFC Africa 38· Apr 4, 2015· Welterweight· 14-7 vs 1-0
    TKO
    R1 · 2:28
  17. WIN
    vs Jeremy Smith
    EFC Africa 33· Aug 30, 2014· Welterweight· 13-7 vs 9-2
    TKO
    R1 · 4:20
  18. LOSS
    vs Henry Fadipe
    EFC Africa 23· Sep 12, 2013· Welterweight· 13-6 vs 5-7-1
    -
    R1 · 2:18
  19. LOSS
    vs Adam Speechly
    EFC Africa 19· Apr 19, 2013· Welterweight· 13-5 vs 5-4
    UD
  20. WIN
    vs Jadyson Costa
    EFC Africa 17· Nov 23, 2012· Welterweight· 12-5 vs 9-12-1
    TKO
  21. WIN
    vs Dino Bagattin
    EFC Africa 15· Jul 27, 2012· Welterweight· 11-5 vs 7-2
    -
    R3 · 3:43
  22. LOSS
    vs Michiel Opperman
    EFC Africa 13· Apr 13, 2012· Welterweight· 11-4 vs 7-6
    -
    R1 · 4:18
  23. WIN
    vs Nolan Swanepoel
    EFC Africa 11· Nov 10, 2011· Welterweight· 10-4 vs 4-2
    TKO
    R2 · 2:20
  24. WIN
    vs Francois Kabulu
    EFC Worldwide· Sep 1, 2011· 9-4 vs 2-1
    TKO
  25. WIN
    vs Steven Momah
    EFC Worldwide· Jun 30, 2011· 8-4 vs 1-0
    TKO
  26. LOSS
    vs Leon Mynhardt
    Fight Force Cage Fighting· May 5, 2011· 8-3 vs 5-3
    -
  27. LOSS
    vs Ali Maclean
    Fight Force Cage Fighting· Mar 31, 2011· 8-2 vs 6-5-1
    -
  28. WIN
    vs TBA
    Fight Force Cage Fighting· Jan 30, 2011· 7-2
    TKO
  29. WIN
    vs TBA
    Fight Force Cage Fighting· Nov 11, 2010· 6-2
    -
  30. WIN
    vs Leon Mynhardt
    Fight Force Cage Fighting· Jul 15, 2010· 5-2 vs 2-2
    -
  31. LOSS
    vs Brian Ebersole
    Fight Force Cage Fighting· Apr 15, 2010· 5-1 vs 42-14-1
    -
  32. WIN
    vs Brian Thomas
    Fight Force Cage Fighting· Feb 11, 2010· 4-1 vs 0-1
    TKO
  33. WIN
    vs Mawande Vapi
    Fight Force Cage Fighting· Dec 3, 2009· 3-1 vs 0-0
    TKO
  34. WIN
    vs TBA
    Fight Force Cage Fighting· Oct 4, 2009· 2-1
    TKO
  35. WIN
    vs TBA
    Fight Force Cage Fighting· Jul 26, 2009· 1-1
    -
  36. LOSS
    vs Jeremy Smith
    South Africa Regional· May 30, 2009· 1-0 vs 0-0
    -
  37. WIN
    vs TBA
    South Africa Regional· Apr 26, 2009· 0-0
    TKO

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1592▲13
Peak
1652Mar 31, 2018
Rated fights
31
1500160020102013201620192022May 30, 2009 · 1472Dec 3, 2009 · 1516Feb 11, 2010 · 1551Apr 15, 2010 · 1535Jul 15, 2010 · 1563Mar 31, 2011 · 1528May 5, 2011 · 1515Jun 30, 2011 · 1543Sep 1, 2011 · 1569Nov 10, 2011 · 1596Apr 13, 2012 · 1574Jul 27, 2012 · 1593Nov 23, 2012 · 1612Apr 19, 2013 · 1585Sep 12, 2013 · 1557Aug 30, 2014 · 1597Apr 4, 2015 · 1620Dec 12, 2015 · 1607Jun 17, 2016 · 1600Dec 9, 2016 · 1611Mar 4, 2017 · 1621Jun 10, 2017 · 1636Mar 31, 2018 · 1652Aug 11, 2018 · 1648Mar 16, 2019 · 1638May 8, 2021 · 1596Apr 9, 2022 · 1581Sep 16, 2022 · 1593Feb 24, 2023 · 1583Oct 10, 2024 · 1579Dec 12, 2024 · 15921592

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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 0 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.