Terry Martin

Terry L. Martin (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.

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. 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.

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

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 Ultimate Fighting Championship Knockout of the Night (One time)

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Erick Lozano KO (flying knee) KOP 59

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States Catchweight bout of 191 lbs; Martin missed weight. Win

Jason Ramos Decision (majority) MaxxFC 33

Bayamon, Puerto Rico Won MaxxFC Middleweight Championship. Loss

Matt Horwich TKO (punches) KSW XXI

Warsaw, Poland Catchweight bout of 191 lbs. Win

Allen Hope TKO (punches and elbows) MFC 31: The Rundown

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Middleweight bout. Loss

Douglas Lima TKO (punches) MFC 29: Conquer

Windsor, Ontario, Canada Win

Josh Martin TKO (punches) Nemesis Fighting: MMA Global Invasion

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic Win

Jorge Ortiz Decision (split) Powerhouse World Promotions: War on the Mainland

Irvine, California, United States Win

Ted Worthington Decision (unanimous) KOTC: Turbulence 2

Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin, United States Loss

Julio Paulino KO (punch) Arena Rumble II

Spokane, Washington, United States Loss

Zak Cummings Decision (unanimous) XCF: Rumble in Racetown

Daytona, Florida, United States Loss

Scott Smith KO (punch) Strikeforce: Destruction

San Jose, California, United States Win

Cory Devela KO (punch) Strikeforce: At The Mansion II

Beverly Hills, California, United States Loss

Vitor Belfort KO (punch) Affliction: Banned

Anaheim, California, United States Win

Daiju Takase DQ (groin kicks) Adrenaline MMA: Guida vs Russow

Chicago, Illinois, United States Loss

Marvin Eastman Decision (unanimous) UFC 81

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Chris Leben KO (punch) UFC Fight Night 11

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Ivan Salaverry TKO (suplex and punches) UFC 71

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Jorge Rivera KO (punches) UFC 67

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Jason Guida KO (punch) XFO 13: Operation Beatdown

Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States Win

Keith Berry TKO (punches) WEC 24: Full Force

Lemoore, California, United States Loss

Jason Lambert TKO (punches) UFC 59: Reality Check

Anaheim, California, United States Win

Trevor Garrett KO (punch) KOTC: Redemption on the River

Moline, Illinois, United States Win

Ron Fields Submission (guillotine choke) KOTC 64: Raging Bull

Cleveland, Ohio, United States Loss

James Irvin KO (flying knee) UFC 54: Boiling Point

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Jerry Spiegel TKO (punches) Combat: Do Fighting Challenge 3

Illinois, United States Win

Homer Moore TKO (submission to punches) WEC 14: Vengeance

Lemoore, California, United States Win

Jerry Spiegel TKO (knee) Combat: Do Fighting Challenge 2

Illinois, United States Win

Chael Sonnen TKO (corner stoppage) Xtreme Fighting Organization 4

McHenry, Illinois, United States Win

Jeff Gerlick Submission (guillotine choke) Combat: Do Fighting Challenge 1

Cicero, Illinois, United States Win

William Hill KO (punches) Xtreme Fighting Organization 3

McHenry, Illinois, United States Win

William Hill KO (punches) IHC 7: The Crucible

Hammond, Indiana, United States Win

Greg Franklin Submission (americana) Extreme Challenge 54

Lakemoor, Illinois, United States Win

Ron Fields Submission (rear-naked choke) Extreme Challenge 51

St. Charles, Illinois, United States Win

Rob Smith Decision Silverback Classic 16

Canton, Illinois, United States Loss

Stephan Bonnar Decision (unanimous) Maximum Fighting Challenge

Hammond, Indiana, United States Professional boxing record

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