Terry Martin (fighter)

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Terry Martin
Born (1980-10-10) October 10, 1980 (age 44)
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Other namesDangerous
Residence Chicago, Illinois, United States
Nationality American
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Weight185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Division Welterweight
Middleweight
Light Heavyweight
Reach71 in (180 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Chicago, Illinois, United States
TeamTeam Dangerous, Valko BJJ <http://valkobjj.com/>
Years active2003–present (MMA)
Professional boxing record
Total6
Wins5
By knockout5
Losses1
By knockout1
Mixed martial arts record
Total35
Wins23
By knockout14
By submission5
By decision4
Losses12
By knockout9
By decision3
Other information
Boxing record from BoxRec
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Terry L. Martin [1] (born October 10, 1980) is an American mixed martial artist who most recently competed in the Middleweight division. A professional MMA competitor since 2003, he has formerly competed for the UFC, Affliction, Strikeforce, the MFC, King of the Cage, and Adrenaline MMA.

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Early life

Martin grew up on the West Side of Chicago, Illinois. Joining a street gang by the age of 10, Martin was nearly killed at the age of 15 in the summer of 1996, when he was caught in a drive-by shooting and hit by five bullets in his legs, chest and back. After recuperating, Martin turned his back on gang life and focused on his education, becoming the first member of his immediate family to earn his high-school diploma. Since graduating from high school, Martin has additionally attained a Bachelor of Science degree, a master's degree, and he is currently enrolled at the Adler School of Psychology's Chicago campus as a doctoral candidate. He wrestled while at Northern Illinois University. [2] Martin has also begun to use the fame that mixed martial arts has given him to speak to inner-city children about his life and accomplishments, urging them to stay in school. [3]

Boxing career

Martin made his professional boxing debut on April 12, 2008, [4] and defeated Ricardo Upchurch by knockout in 40 seconds. [5] Martin won his next four bouts via knockout or technical knockout. [6] On November 21, 2012 Martin suffered his first loss as professional boxer when he was TKOed in the third round by Dimar Ortuz. [6]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Martin made his professional MMA debut in 2002, a decision loss to Stephan Bonnar, before winning his next ten fights. Martin was then signed by the UFC.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Martin made his UFC debut on August 20, 2005 at UFC 54 against former WEC Light Heavyweight Champion James Irvin. After dominating the first round of the fight, Martin was knocked out by a flying knee nine seconds into the second round.

Martin had two appearances in King of the Cage, both finishes, before returning at UFC 59 against Jason Lambert. Martin lost via second-round TKO.

Martin bounced back, winning another two fights in outside promotions before returning to face Jorge Rivera at UFC 67 in Martin's Middleweight debut. Martin knocked out Rivera 14 seconds into the first round. He then fought Ivan Salaverry at UFC 71, winning again via first-round TKO with a suplex and punches.

Martin then fought Chris Leben at UFC Fight Night 11. Martin lost via knockout late in the third round. Martin next faced Marvin Eastman at UFC 81, who defeated him via unanimous decision. After his second consecutive loss, Martin was released from the UFC.

Post-UFC

After leaving the UFC, Martin made his next big appearance at Affliction: Banned against Vitor Belfort. Martin was knocked out in the second round.

Martin next made his Strikeforce debut against Cory Devela on September 20, 2008. Martin won via third-round KO.

However, Martin would go on to lose via knockout to Scott Smith only 24 seconds into the fight at Strikeforce: Destruction.

Independent promotions

Since losing to Smith, Martin has gone 5-5 in his last ten fights.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
35 matches23 wins12 losses
By knockout149
By submission50
By decision43
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss23–12Erick LozanoKO (flying knee)KOP 59December 16, 201712:11 Grand Rapids, Michigan, United StatesCatchweight bout of 191 lbs; Martin missed weight.
Win23–11Jason RamosDecision (majority)MaxxFC 33August 19, 201755:00 Bayamon, Puerto RicoWon MaxxFC Middleweight Championship.
Loss22–11 Matt Horwich TKO (punches)KSW XXIDecember 1, 201224:08 Warsaw, PolandCatchweight bout of 191 lbs.
Win22–10Allen HopeTKO (punches and elbows) MFC 31: The Rundown October 7, 201112:13 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Middleweight bout.
Loss21–10 Douglas Lima TKO (punches) MFC 29: Conquer April 8, 201111:14 Windsor, Ontario, CanadaFor MFC Welterweight Championship.
Win21–9Josh MartinTKO (punches) Nemesis Fighting: MMA Global Invasion December 11, 201011:27 Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Win20–9 Jorge Ortiz Decision (split)Powerhouse World Promotions: War on the MainlandAugust 14, 201035:00 Irvine, California, United States
Win19–9Ted WorthingtonDecision (unanimous) KOTC: Turbulence 2 April 24, 201035:00 Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin, United States
Loss18–9Julio PaulinoKO (punch)Arena Rumble IISeptember 12, 200933:40 Spokane, Washington, United States Welterweight debut.
Loss18–8 Zak Cummings Decision (unanimous)XCF: Rumble in RacetownFebruary 14, 200935:00 Daytona, Florida, United States
Loss18–7 Scott Smith KO (punch) Strikeforce: Destruction November 21, 200810:24 San Jose, California, United States
Win18–6 Cory Devela KO (punch) Strikeforce: At The Mansion II September 20, 200832:08 Beverly Hills, California, United States
Loss17–6 Vitor Belfort KO (punch) Affliction: Banned July 19, 200823:12 Anaheim, California, United States
Win17–5 Daiju Takase DQ (groin kicks)Adrenaline MMA: Guida vs RussowJune 14, 200823:35 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Loss16–5 Marvin Eastman Decision (unanimous) UFC 81 February 2, 200835:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss16–4 Chris Leben KO (punch) UFC Fight Night 11 September 19, 200733:56 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win16–3 Ivan Salaverry TKO (suplex and punches) UFC 71 May 26, 200712:04 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win15–3 Jorge Rivera KO (punches) UFC 67 February 3, 200710:14 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Middleweight debut; Knockout of the Night.
Win14–3 Jason Guida KO (punch)XFO 13: Operation BeatdownNovember 11, 200630:08 Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States
Win13–3 Keith Berry TKO (punches) WEC 24: Full Force October 12, 200612:52 Lemoore, California, United States
Loss12–3 Jason Lambert TKO (punches) UFC 59: Reality Check April 15, 200622:37 Anaheim, California, United States
Win12–2Trevor GarrettKO (punch) KOTC: Redemption on the River February 17, 200611:40 Moline, Illinois, United States
Win11–2Ron FieldsSubmission (guillotine choke) KOTC 64: Raging Bull December 16, 200522:37 Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Loss10–2 James Irvin KO (flying knee) UFC 54: Boiling Point August 20, 200520:09 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win10–1Jerry SpiegelTKO (punches)Combat: Do Fighting Challenge 3May 14, 200521:55 Illinois, United States
Win9–1 Homer Moore TKO (submission to punches) WEC 14: Vengeance March 17, 200523:14 Lemoore, California, United States
Win8–1Jerry SpiegelTKO (knee)Combat: Do Fighting Challenge 2February 5, 200511:09 Illinois, United States
Win7–1 Chael Sonnen TKO (corner stoppage)Xtreme Fighting Organization 4December 3, 200425:00 McHenry, Illinois, United States
Win6–1Jeff GerlickSubmission (guillotine choke)Combat: Do Fighting Challenge 1October 23, 200412:58 Cicero, Illinois, United States
Win5–1William HillKO (punches)Xtreme Fighting Organization 3October 2, 200430:19 McHenry, Illinois, United States
Win4–1William HillKO (punches)IHC 7: The CrucibleJune 5, 200422:57 Hammond, Indiana, United States
Win3–1Greg FranklinSubmission (americana)Extreme Challenge 54October 12, 200312:27 Lakemoor, Illinois, United States
Win2–1Ron FieldsSubmission (rear-naked choke)Extreme Challenge 51August 2, 2003110:00 St. Charles, Illinois, United States
Win1–1Rob SmithDecisionSilverback Classic 16June 28, 200335:00 Canton, Illinois, United States
Loss0–1 Stephan Bonnar Decision (unanimous)Maximum Fighting ChallengeSeptember 7, 2002110:00 Hammond, Indiana, United States

Professional boxing record

5 Wins (5 knockouts, 0 decisions), 1 Loss
Res.RecordOpponentTypeRd., TimeDateLocationNotes
Loss5–1 Flag of the United States.svg Dimar OrtuzTKO3 (6), 2:27November 21, 2012Horseshoe Casino, Hammond, Indiana, United StatesCruiserweight
Win5–0 Flag of the United States.svg Thomas BooseKO1 (4), N/ANovember 23, 2011The Belvedere, Elk Grove, Illinois, United StatesHeavyweight
Win4–0 Flag of the United States.svg Rodelle BolarKO1 (4), 1:21February 20, 2010Horseshoe Casino, Hammond, Indiana, United StatesCruiserweight
Win3–0 Flag of the United States.svg Jadell WellsTKO3 (4), 2:59November 20, 2009Lumiere Casino, Saint Louis, Missouri, United StatesCruiserweight
Win2–0 Flag of the United States.svg Rayvon WilsonKO2 (4), 2:31August 21, 2009Horseshoe Casino, Hammond, Indiana, United StatesCruiserweight
Win1–0 Flag of the United States.svg Ricardo UpchurchKO1 (4), 0:47April 11, 2008The Odeum, Villa Park, Illinois, United StatesCruiserweight

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References

  1. ↑ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-05-27. Retrieved 2012-06-19.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. ↑ "UFCs Terry Martin boxing Ricardo Upchurch tonight in pro debut". 11 April 2008.
  3. ↑ "Yahoo | Mail, Weather, Search, Politics, News, Finance, Sports & Videos". Archived from the original on 2020-06-18. Retrieved 2017-01-15.
  4. ↑ http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/04/10/terry-martin-trading-in-his-mma-gloves-for-boxing-gloves . Fiveouncesofpain.com.
  5. ↑ Morgan, Adam (2008-04-14). "Terry Martin wins pro boxing debut with 40 second TKO". fiveouncesofpain.com. Retrieved 2011-02-26.
  6. 1 2 "Terry Martin – Boxer". boxrec.com. Retrieved 2013-03-16.
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