7 Most educated MMA fighters

#6 Terry Martin

Showing kids the way

Terry Martin’s rugged childhood saw him embroiled in gang culture from a particularly young age. He then used mixed martial arts to turn his life around, where he made his mark as a formidable middleweight striker.

The fighter known for amassing victories over notable fighters like Ivan Salaverry, Chael Sonnen and Jorge Rivera holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and has a master’s in clinical psychology. He has put his education to good use and works as a reformer for kids in inner-city areas.