Martín Flores Bravo (born 21 September 1993)
[“TUF FINALE” MIXED MARTIAL ARTS SHOW RESULTS DATE: July 6, 2018]
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who competes in the Featherweight
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Boxing
Professional boxing
History
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division of Combate Global
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Combate Global airs on Univi ...
. He has previously competed for the Ultimate Fighting Championship
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.
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
Forrest Griffin (born July 1, 1979) is an American retired mixed martial artist and former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion. He was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2013 and currently serves as the Vice President of Athlete Development at the ...
. 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
Claudio Puelles Martinez (born April 21, 1996) is a Peruvian mixed martial arts, mixed martial artist currently competing in the Lightweight (MMA), Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Background
Puelles started training M ...
.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Bravo made his official UFC debut against Claudio Puelles
Claudio Puelles Martinez (born April 21, 1996) is a Peruvian mixed martial arts, mixed martial artist currently competing in the Lightweight (MMA), Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Background
Puelles started training M ...
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
Humberto Bandenay (born September 4, 1994) is a Peruvian mixed martial artist (MMA) who is best known for competing in the Featherweight division in the UFC.
Mixed martial arts career Early career
Bandenay started his professional MMA career i ...
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
Alex Caceres (born June 20, 1988) is an American mixed martial arts, mixed martial artist who competes in the Featherweight (MMA), featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, UFC. A professional MMA competitor since 2008, Cacer ...
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
Steven Timothy Peterson (born May 29, 1990) is an American professional mixed martial artist. Peterson currently competes in the Featherweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professional competitor since 2010, Peterson ha ...
on September 21, 2019 at UFC on ESPN+ 17
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. 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
Combate Global (previously Combate Americas) is an American mixed martial arts (MMA) sports franchise and media company directed toward a Hispanic audience. It includes TV broadcasts, live events, and mobile content
Combate Global airs on Univi ...
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.
Championships and accomplishments
*Ultimate Fighting Championship
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** The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America 3 Lightweight Tournament Winner
** Fight of the Night (one time) vs Alex Caceres
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Mixed martial arts record
, -
, Win
, align=center, 13–3
, Jose Estrada
, Submission (armbar)
, Combate: Bravo vs. Estrada
,
, align=center, 1
, align=center, 1:14
, Miami, Florida
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, United States
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 12–3
, Andrew Whitney
, TKO (punches)
, Combate: Bravo vs. Whitney
,
, align=center, 1
, align=center, 1:09
, Miami, Florida
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, United States
,
, -
, Loss
, align=center, 11–3
, Steven Peterson
Steven Timothy Peterson (born May 29, 1990) is an American professional mixed martial artist. Peterson currently competes in the Featherweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professional competitor since 2010, Peterson ha ...
, KO (spinning back fist)
, UFC Fight Night: Rodríguez vs. Stephens
,
, align=center, 2
, align=center, 1:31
, Mexico City
Mexico City ( es, link=no, Ciudad de México, ; abbr.: CDMX; Nahuatl: ''Altepetl Mexico'') is the capital and largest city of Mexico, and the most populous city in North America. One of the world's alpha cities, it is located in the Valley o ...
, Mexico
,
, -
, Loss
, align=center, 11–2
, Alex Caceres
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, Decision (split)
, The Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated Finale
,
, align=center, 3
, align=center, 5:00
, Las Vegas, Nevada
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, United States
,
, -
, Loss
, align=center, 11–1
, Humberto Bandenay
Humberto Bandenay (born September 4, 1994) is a Peruvian mixed martial artist (MMA) who is best known for competing in the Featherweight division in the UFC.
Mixed martial arts career Early career
Bandenay started his professional MMA career i ...
, KO (knee)
, UFC Fight Night: Pettis vs. Moreno
,
, align=center, 1
, align=center, 0:26
, Mexico City
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, Mexico
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 11–0
, Claudio Puelles
Claudio Puelles Martinez (born April 21, 1996) is a Peruvian mixed martial arts, mixed martial artist currently competing in the Lightweight (MMA), Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Background
Puelles started training M ...
, TKO (punches)
, The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 3 Finale: dos Anjos vs. Ferguson
,
, align=center, 2
, align=center, 1:55
, Mexico City
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, Mexico
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 10–0
, Dallys Moraes Gama
, Decision (unanimous)
, Jungle Fight 81
,
, align=center, 3
, align=center, 5:00
, Palmas, Brazil
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 9–0
, Fernando Moya Li
, Submission (rear-naked choke)
, Calvo Promotions 6
,
, align=center, 1
, align=center, 1:52
, San José, Costa Rica
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 8–0
, David Suruy
, Submission (rear-naked choke)
, UWC EVT 14
,
, align=center, 1
, align=center, 2:05
, Tijuana
Tijuana ( ,["Tijuana"](_blank)
(US) and [< ...]
, Mexico
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 7–0
, Tito Castro
, TKO (punches)
, Xtreme Kombat 30
,
, align=center, 2
, align=center, N/A
, Guadalajara
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, Mexico
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 6–0
, Jose Ruelas
, Submission (rear-naked choke)
, Pro XFC 1
,
, align=center, 3
, align=center, 4:32
, Tijuana
Tijuana ( ,["Tijuana"](_blank)
(US) and [< ...]
, Mexico
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 5–0
, Angel Cruz
, Submission (guillotine choke)
, Baja Cage Fighting: Beach Fights
,
, align=center, 2
, align=center, 1:03
, Rosarito
Rosarito is a coastal city in Playas de Rosarito Municipality, Baja California, situated on the Pacific Coast of Mexico. As of 2010, the city had a population of 65,278. Located south of the US-Mexico border, Rosarito is a part of the greater S ...
, Mexico
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 4–0
, Jaime Flores
, TKO (corner stoppage)
, UWC EVT: Duarte vs. Beristain
,
, align=center, 2
, align=center, 1:46
, Tijuana
Tijuana ( ,["Tijuana"](_blank)
(US) and [< ...]
, Mexico
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 3–0
, Eduardo Garcia
, Decision (unanimous)
, UWC Mexico: New Blood 2
,
, align=center, 3
, align=center, 5:00
, Tijuana
Tijuana ( ,["Tijuana"](_blank)
(US) and [< ...]
, Mexico
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 2–0
, Victor Borrayo
, Submission (armbar)
, UWC Mexico 13: Benitez vs. Oropeza
,
, align=center, 1
, align=center, 1:43
, Tijuana
Tijuana ( ,["Tijuana"](_blank)
(US) and [< ...]
, Mexico
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 1–0
, Abrahan Gallegos
, TKO (punches)
, BCF 3: Battle on the Beach
,
, align=center, 1
, align=center, 3:57
, Rosarito
Rosarito is a coastal city in Playas de Rosarito Municipality, Baja California, situated on the Pacific Coast of Mexico. As of 2010, the city had a population of 65,278. Located south of the US-Mexico border, Rosarito is a part of the greater S ...
, Mexico
,
References
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Living people
Mexican male mixed martial artists
Featherweight mixed martial artists
Lightweight mixed martial artists
Mixed martial artists utilizing Brazilian jiu-jitsu
1993 births
Sportspeople from Baja California
Mexican practitioners of Brazilian jiu-jitsu
Ultimate Fighting Championship male fighters