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Martin Buday

Heavyweight Division

12-1-0 (W-L-D)

11

Fight Win Streak

7

Wins by Knockout

1

Wins by Submission

Martin Buday

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Learn more about Martin Buday's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Status
Active
Hometown
Nitra, Slovakia
Fighting style
Jiu-Jitsu
Age
31
Height
76.00
Weight
276.00
Octagon Debut
Apr. 16, 2022
Reach
77.00
Leg reach
43.00
  • Pro since 2015
     
  • Seven wins by KO, one by submission (kimura)
     
  • On 10-fight winning streak
     
  • Five first-round finishes
     
  • Lone loss via decision to UFC vet Juan Espino in 2017

UFC on ESPN (8/13/22) Buday won a three round split decision over Lukasz Brzeski

UFC on ESPN (4/16/22) Buday won a three-round unanimous technical decision over Chris Barnett at 1:38 of the third round

 

Dana White's Contender Series, Season 5

Episode seven (10/12/21) Buday stopped Lorenzo Hood via strikes at 4:56 of the first round

When and why did you start training for fighting? When I was 19 years old. I was so fat I was 170kg (375 pounds) and I used play Counter Strike for 20 hours per day, so I wanted to change my life.

What titles have you held? Oktagon MMA Heavyweight title

Do you have any heroes? My parents

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? My biggest dream come true.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I only went to high school.

What was your job before you started fighting? Professional computer player

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Jiu-Jitsu - IBJJF European NoGi champion

Ranks in any martial arts styles: Brown belt in jiu-jitsu

Favorite grappling technique: Kimura

Favorite Striking technique: Direct right hand punch