Martin Bravo

Martín Bravo (born 21 September 1993) is a Mexican mixed martial artist who competes in the Featherweight division of Combate Global. He has previously competed for the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Mixed martial arts career Early career Bravo made his professional MMA debut in April 2012 in his native Mexico. Over the next four years, he amassed an undefeated record of 10–0 with all but two of his wins coming by way of stoppage.

The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 3 In 2016, it was announced that Bravo would compete on the third season of The Ultimate Fighter Latin America series.

In the elimination round, Bravo defeated Javier Ganin by TKO due to a knee injury in the first round. He was selected to represent Team Griffin under head coach Forrest Griffin. In the quarterfinals, Bravo defeated Ilianovich Chalo by unanimous decision. In the semifinals, he defeated Leonardo Rodríguez by unanimous decision. This win earned him a spot in the finale against fellow finalist Claudio Puelles.

Ultimate Fighting Championship Bravo made his official UFC debut against Claudio Puelles on November 5, 2016 in Mexico City, Mexico at The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 3 Finale. He won the fight via TKO in the second round in order to be crowned the Lightweight tournament title winner.

In his second fight for the promotion, Bravo faced Humberto Bandenay on August 5, 2017 at UFC Fight Night: Pettis vs. Moreno. He lost the fight via knockout in the first round.

Bravo faced Alex Caceres on July 6, 2018 at The Ultimate Fighter 27 Finale. He lost the fight via split decision. This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award.

Bravo faced Steven Peterson on September 21, 2019 at UFC on ESPN+ 17. He lost the fight by knockout via a spinning back fist in the second round.

Bravo was released by the UFC on February 11, 2020.

Combate Global Bravo signed a multifight deal with Combate Global and is expected to make his debut in the main event of Combate Global: Bravo vs. Whitney on September 17, 2021. He won the bout via TKO in the first round.

Bravo faced Jose Estrada on December 3, 2021 at Combate Global: Estrada vs. Bravo. He won the bout within the first round via armbar.

Bravo next faced the undefeated Jose Ferreira on June 18, 2023 at Combate Global: Gomez vs. Somers. He would lose the fight via third round technical knockout.

Championships and accomplishments Ultimate Fighting Championship The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America 3 Lightweight Tournament Winner Fight of the Night (one time) vs Alex Caceres

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Jose Ferreira TKO (punches) Combate Global: Gomez vs Somers

Miami, Florida, United States Win

Jose Estrada Submission (armbar) Combate: Bravo vs. Estrada

Miami, Florida, United States Win

Andrew Whitney TKO (punches) Combate: Bravo vs. Whitney

Miami, Florida, United States Loss

Steven Peterson KO (spinning back fist) UFC Fight Night: Rodríguez vs. Stephens

Mexico City, Mexico Loss

Alex Caceres Decision (split) The Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated Finale

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Humberto Bandenay KO (knee) UFC Fight Night: Pettis vs. Moreno

Mexico City, Mexico Win

Claudio Puelles TKO (punches) The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 3 Finale: dos Anjos vs. Ferguson

Mexico City, Mexico Win

Dallys Moraes Gama Decision (unanimous) Jungle Fight 81

Palmas, Brazil Win

Fernando Moya Li Submission (rear-naked choke) Calvo Promotions 6

San José, Costa Rica Win

David Suruy Submission (rear-naked choke) UWC EVT 14

Tijuana, Mexico Win

Tito Castro TKO (punches) Xtreme Kombat 30

Guadalajara, Mexico Win

Jose Ruelas Submission (rear-naked choke) Pro XFC 1

Tijuana, Mexico Win

Angel Cruz Submission (guillotine choke) Baja Cage Fighting: Beach Fights

Rosarito, Mexico Win

Jaime Flores TKO (corner stoppage) UWC EVT: Duarte vs. Beristain

Tijuana, Mexico Win

Eduardo Garcia Decision (unanimous) UWC Mexico: New Blood 2

Tijuana, Mexico Win

Victor Borrayo Submission (armbar) UWC Mexico 13: Benitez vs. Oropeza

Tijuana, Mexico Win

Abrahan Gallegos TKO (punches) BCF 3: Battle on the Beach

Rosarito, Mexico Mixed martial arts exhibition record Win

Leonardo Rodríguez Decision (unanimous)

Win

Ilianovich Chalo Decision (unanimous)

Win

Javier Ganin TKO (Knee Injury)