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Tony Martin (born December 11, 1989) is an American mixed martial artist, who currently competes in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional competitor since 2012, eight out of Martin's ten wins have come by way of submission.
Mixed martial arts career
Martin made his professional mixed martial arts debut on January 7, 2012, when he faced Bruce Johnson at Cage Fighting Xtreme 30. He won the fight via first round rear-naked choke. Following the quick win, Martin would compile a record of 8–0, including a notable win over UFC veteran Phillipe Nover at Dakota FC 14, before being signed by the Ultimate Fighting Championship in late 2013.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
In his official UFC debut, Martin faced fellow newcomer Rashid Magomedov at UFC 169 on February 1, 2014. Though he had Magomedov in trouble early with a deep armbar, Magomedov would rally back and Martin lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Martin then faced Beneil Dariush at UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. dos Anjos on August 23, 2014. Martin lost the fight via rear-naked choke in the second round.
For his third fight with the promotion, he faced Fabrício Camões in a catchweight bout (both fighters missed weight) at UFC 179 on October 25, 2014. He won the fight via first round kimura lock, getting his first UFC win in the process.
Martin next faced Leonardo Santos on March 21, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 62, as a replacement for an injured Matt Wiman. He lost the fight via submission in the second round.
Martin faced promotional newcomer Felipe Olivieri on January 30, 2016 at UFC on Fox 18. Martin earned a come from behind victory as he submitted Oilveiri in the third round.
Martin was expected to face Michel Prazeres on July 23, 2016 at UFC on Fox 20. However, Martin pulled out of the fight in early July citing a neck injury and was replaced by promotional newcomer J.C. Cottrell.
Martin was expected to face Erik Koch on January 15, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 103. However, Koch pulled out of the fight on December 12 citing an injury and was replaced by Alex White. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Martin is expected to face Johnny Case on June 25, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 112.
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 14 matches | 11 wins | 3 losses |
| By knockout | 0 | 0 |
| By submission | 8 | 2 |
| By decision | 3 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 11–3 | Alex White | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Rodríguez vs. Penn | 000000002017-01-15-0000January 15, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Phoenix, Arizona, United States | |
| Win | 10–3 | Felipe Olivieri | Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Bader | 000000002016-01-30-0000January 30, 2016 | 3 | 3:02 | Newark, New Jersey, United States | |
| Loss | 9–3 | Leonardo Santos | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. LaFlare | 000000002015-03-21-0000March 21, 2015 | 2 | 2:29 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Win | 9–2 | Fabrício Camões | Submission (kimura) | UFC 179 | 000000002014-10-25-0000October 25, 2014 | 1 | 4:16 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Loss | 8–2 | Beneil Dariush | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. dos Anjos | 000000002014-08-23-0000August 23, 2014 | 2 | 3:38 | Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Loss | 8–1 | Rashid Magomedov | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 169 | 000000002014-02-01-0000February 1, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Newark, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 8–0 | Thomas Gifford | Submission (americana) | 3 River Throwndown 4 | 000000002013-09-14-0000September 14, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | La Crescent, Minnesota, United States | |
| Win | 7–0 | Tyler Hellenbrand | Decision (unanimous) | Dakota FC 15 | 000000002013-04-20-0000April 20, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Fargo, North Dakota, United States | |
| Win | 6–0 | Phillipe Nover | Decision (majority) | Dakota FC 14 | 000000002013-01-26-0000January 26, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Fargo, North Dakota, United States | |
| Win | 5–0 | Ted Worthington | Submission (kimura) | CFX - Cage Fighting Xtreme | 000000002012-12-16-0000December 16, 2012 | 1 | 3:58 | Maplewood, Minnesota, United States | |
| Win | 4–0 | Jay Ellis | Submission (guillotine choke) | Cage Fighting Xtreme 39 | 000000002012-10-20-0000October 20, 2012 | 1 | 0:51 | Maplewood, Minnesota, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Jonathan Knutson | Submission (kimura) | Throwdown at the Crowne 1 | 000000002012-09-08-0000September 8, 2012 | 3 | 2:10 | St. Paul, Minnesota, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Kuchlong Kuchlong | Submission (inverted triangle choke) | Cage Fighting Xtreme 33 | 000000002012-04-28-0000April 28, 2012 | 1 | 4:19 | Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Bruce Johnson | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Cage Fighting Xtreme 30 | 000000002012-01-07-0000January 7, 2012 | 1 | 2:15 | St. Cloud, Minnesota, United States |