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Martin van Staden

"The Punisher"

23-13

Lightweight
Martin van Staden

Wins

23

17 KO/TKO - 47%
5 submission - 14%
1 decision - 3%

13

Losses

0% - 0 KO/TKO
17% - 6 submission
17% - 6 decision
hometownSouth Africa
Age
-(-)
Height
6′0″ (183 cm)
Reach-
Weight155 lbs (70 kg)
Stance-
GymFight Fit Militia
Social media-

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Past Fights
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South Africa
Igeu Kabesa
(19-2)
i
EFC 120
12 Dec2024Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD23:24
South Africa
Cole Henning
(5-5)
i
EFC 118
10 Oct2024KO/TKO(Punches and Knees) RD2
Angola
Shido Boris Esperança
(6-1)
i
UAE Warriors 35: Africa 4
24 Feb2023Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
France
Aymard Guih
(16-12-1)
i
UAE Warriors 32: Africa 3
16 Sep2022KO/TKO(Ground and Pound) RD22:12
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Ziko Makengele
(3-0)
i
EFC 93
09 Apr2022
South Africa
Pietie Coxen
(5-10)
i
EFC 85
08 May2021Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD11:18
United Kingdom
Joe Cummins
(5-1)
i
EFC Worldwide 77
16 Mar2019Decision(Unanimous) RD55:00
USA
Dave Mazany
(16-7)
i
EFC Worldwide 72
11 Aug2018Decision(Split) RD55:00
United Kingdom
Gavin Hughes
(9-0)
i
EFC Worldwide 68
31 Mar2018KO/TKO RD21:20
South Africa
Leon Mynhardt
(15-9)
i
EFC Worldwide 60
10 Jun2017KO/TKO RD13:19
Spain
Christian Holley
(10-3)
i
EFC Worldwide 57
04 Mar2017KO/TKO RD21:00
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Kaleka Mpemba Kabanda
(4-2)
i
EFC Worldwide 56
09 Dec2016KO/TKO(Punches) RD21:11
South Africa
Dricus Du Plessis
(7-1)
i
EFC Worldwide 50
17 Jun2016Sub(Guillotine Choke) RD33:59
South Africa
David Buirski
(6-3)
i
EFC Worldwide 46
12 Dec2015Decision(Split) RD55:00
Ireland
Ayo Daly
(1-0)
i
EFC Africa 38
04 Apr2015KO/TKO(Punch) RD12:28
South Africa
Jeremy Smith
(9-2)
i
EFC Africa 33: McLellan vs. Du Plessis
30 Aug2014KO/TKO(Punches) RD14:20
Nigeria
Henry Fadipe
(5-7-1)
i
EFC Africa 23: Van Zyl vs. Grobbelaar
12 Sep2013Sub(Ankle Lock) RD12:18
South Africa
Adam Speechly
(5-4)
i
EFC Africa 19
19 Apr2013Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Brazil
Jadyson Costa
(9-13-1)
i
EFC Africa 17
23 Nov2012KO/TKO(Punches) RD2
South Africa
Dino Bagattin
(7-2)
i
EFC Africa 15
27 Jul2012Sub(D'Arce Choke) RD33:43
South Africa
Michiel Opperman
(7-6)
i
EFC Africa 13
13 Apr2012Sub(Guillotine Choke) RD14:18
South Africa
Nolan Swanepoel
(4-2)
i
EFC Africa 11
10 Nov2011KO/TKO(Knees and Punches) RD22:20
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Francois Kabulu
(2-1)
i
01 Sep2011
KO/TKO RD24:42
Nigeria
Steven Momah
(1-0)
i
30 Jun2011
KO/TKO RD12:22
South Africa
Leon Mynhardt
(5-3)
i
Fight Force 13 - Fight for Glory
05 May2011Decision(Majority) RD5
United Kingdom
Ali Maclean
(6-5-1)
i
Fight Force 12 - Outrage
31 Mar2011Sub(North-South Choke) RD1
Ronald Dlamini
(1-1)
i
30 Jan2011
KO/TKO RD12:08
Cecil Smith
(0-1)
i
11 Nov2010
Decision RD3
South Africa
Leon Mynhardt
(2-2)
i
Fight Force 7 - Overload
15 Jul2010Sub(Guillotine Choke) RD21:16
USA
Brian Ebersole
(42-14-1)
i
Fight Force 5 - Invasion
15 Apr2010Sub(Inverted Triangle Choke) RD3
South Africa
Brian Thomas
(0-1)
i
Fight Force 4 - Pride and Honour
11 Feb2010KO/TKO(Punch) RD10:30
South Africa
Mawande Vapi
(0-0)
i
Fight Force 3 - King of the Cage
03 Dec2009KO/TKO(Punches) RD1
Henk van Wyk
(0-0)
i
04 Oct2009
KO/TKO RD1
Jeremy Scheepers
(0-1)
i
26 Jul2009
Sub RD1
South Africa
Jeremy Smith
(0-0)
i
XFC Africa - Fight Club
30 May2009Sub(Guillotine Choke) RD11:22
Jeremy Scheepers
(0-0)
i
26 Apr2009
KO/TKO RD11:55

Frequently Asked Questions About Martin van Staden

  • What is the famous nickname associated with Martin van Staden?

    Known as "The Punisher" Martin van Staden's nickname reflects his larger-than-life persona in the fight world.

  • How much does MMA star Martin van Staden weigh?

    Weighing in at approximately 155 pounds, Martin van Staden's weight aligns with his competitive category in the fighting world.

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