Adriano Martins

For the Brazilian footballer born in 1997, see Adriano Martins (footballer).
Adriano Martins
Born (1982-06-12) June 12, 1982 (age 42)
Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight154 lb (70 kg; 11 st 0 lb) [1]
DivisionLightweight
Welterweight
Reach72 in (180 cm)[2]
StyleBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing, Judo
Fighting out ofManaus, Amazonas, Brazil
TeamTop Life Academy (until 2015)[3]
American Top Team (2015–present)[4]
RankBlack belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Cristiano Carioca[5][6]
Brown belt in Judo[5][6]
Years active2004–present (MMA)
Mixed martial arts record
Total42
Wins29
By knockout13
By submission3
By decision13
Losses12
By knockout3
By decision9
No contests1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Adriano Martins (born June 12, 1982) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist currently competing in the Lightweight division of Taura MMA. A professional competitor since 2004, he has competed for the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Strikeforce and DREAM and Fight Nights Global.[6]

Background

Originally from Manaus, Brazil, Martins began training in Judo in 1994, which he continued with until the year 2000, reaching the rank of brown belt. Due to his desire to learn submissions, Martins began training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 1999.[5] Martins went on to have an accomplished career in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, winning various titles. In 2004, needing to support his newly formed family, Martins began mixed martial arts.[7][6]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Martins made his professional mixed martial arts debut in 2004 and compiled a 23–6 record on the Brazilian circuit before being signed by Strikeforce.

Strikeforce

Martins was scheduled to make his Strikeforce debut against Isaac Vallie-Flagg on September 29, 2012 at Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Healy.[8] However, the event was cancelled due to an injury to headliner Gilbert Melendez.[9]

Martins faced Jorge Gurgel on January 12, 2013 at Strikeforce: Marquardt vs. Saffiedine.[10] He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Martins made his promotional debut against Daron Cruickshank on November 9, 2013 at UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Henderson 2. He won via submission due to a straight armbar in the second round.[11] The win also earned him his first Submission of the Night bonus award.[12]

Martins faced Donald Cerrone on January 25, 2014 at UFC on Fox 10.[13] He lost the fight via knockout in the first round.

As the first bout of his new four-fight contract, Martins faced promotional newcomer Juan Puig on July 6, 2014 at The Ultimate Fighter 19 Finale.[3][14] He won the fight via knockout in the first round, after landing a short, counter right hand. The knockout earned him his first Performance of the Night bonus award.[15]

Martins faced Rustam Khabilov on February 22, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 61.[16] He won the fight by split decision. In the fight, he was able to take and knock Khabilov down at the end of the second round.

Martins faced future UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 192 on October 3, 2015.[17] He won the fight via knockout in the first round, which produced a Performance of the Night bonus.[18][19] As of 2024, Martins is the only fighter to defeat Makhachev in his career.

Martins next faced Leonardo Santos on October 8, 2016 at UFC 204.[20] Santos was awarded a split decision victory.[21]

Martins faced Kajan Johnson on September 9, 2017 at UFC 215.[22] He lost the fight via knockout in the third round.[23]

Martins was released from the UFC on November 15, 2017.[24]

Post-UFC career

Martins was scheduled to face Rafael Alves at Titan FC 48 on February 16, 2018.[25] However, the bout was cancelled for unknown reasons.

At FNG 87 on May 20, 2018, he lost to Alexandr Shabliy by unanimous decision.

Martins was scheduled to face former M-1 Global Lightweight Champion Damir Ismagulov on September 21, 2024 at "Alash Pride FC 100".[26] However, Martins withdrew for unknown reasons and was replaced by Oberdan Tenorio.[27]

Personal life

Adriano and his wife Andrezza have a daughter and a son.[28][29]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
42 matches 29 wins 12 losses
By knockout 13 3
By submission 3 0
By decision 13 9
No contests 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 29–12 (1) Donovan Desmae Decision (split) Kongs FC 2 March 30, 2024 3 5:00 Niort, France Welterweight debut.
Loss 28–12 (1) Carlos Silva Decision (unanimous) Copa Norte de MMA 2021 Finals July 31, 2021 3 5:00 Manaus, Brazil
Loss 28–11 (1) Kaynan Kruschewsky Decision (unanimous) Future FC 10 December 6, 2019 3 5:00 São Paulo, Brazil
NC 28–10 (1) Adriano Rodrigues No Contest (accidental eye poke) Shooto Brasil 90 March 15, 2019 1 N/A Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Loss 28–10 Alexandr Shabliy Decision (unanimous) Fight Nights Global 87 May 19, 2018 3 5:00 Rostov-on-Don, Russia
Loss 28–9 Kajan Johnson KO (punch) UFC 215 September 9, 2017 3 0:49 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Loss 28–8 Leonardo Santos Decision (split) UFC 204 October 8, 2016 3 5:00 Manchester, England
Win 28–7 Islam Makhachev KO (punch) UFC 192 October 3, 2015 1 1:46 Houston, Texas, United States Performance of the Night.
Win 27–7 Rustam Khabilov Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs. Mir February 22, 2015 3 5:00 Porto Alegre, Brazil
Win 26–7 Juan Puig KO (punch) The Ultimate Fighter: Team Edgar vs. Team Penn Finale July 6, 2014 1 2:21 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Performance of the Night.
Loss 25–7 Donald Cerrone KO (head kick) UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Thomson January 25, 2014 1 4:40 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Win 25–6 Daron Cruickshank Submission (straight armbar) UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Henderson 2 November 9, 2013 2 2:49 Goiânia, Brazil Submission of the Night.
Win 24–6 Jorge Gurgel Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce: Marquardt vs. Saffiedine January 12, 2013 3 5:00 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Win 23–6 Jimmy Donahue TKO (punches) Jungle Fight 37 March 31, 2012 1 1:02 São Paulo, Brazil Defended the Jungle Fight Lightweight Championship.
Win 22–6 Neilson Gomes TKO (punches) Jungle Fight 34 November 26, 2011 1 1:21 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Won the interim Jungle Fight Lightweight Championship.
Win 21–6 Marcio Castanheira Submission (guillotine choke) Mr. Cage 6 September 30, 2011 1 N/A Manaus, Brazil
Win 20–6 Diego Braga Alves Decision (unanimous) WFE 10: Platinum September 16, 2011 5 5:00 Salvador, Brazil Won the WFE Lightweight Championship.
Loss 19–6 Francisco Trinaldo Decision (majority) Jungle Fight 30 July 30, 2011 3 5:00 Belém, Brazil For the Jungle Fight Lightweight Championship.
Win 19–5 Jamil Silveira TKO (punches) Mr. Cage 5 April 29, 2011 2 2:19 Manaus, Brazil
Win 18–5 Ronildo Augusto TKO (punches) Jungle Fight 27 April 21, 2011 1 2:54 Brasília, Brazil Won the interim Jungle Fight Lightweight Championship.
Win 17–5 Nilson Assunção TKO (corner stoppage) Jungle Fight 26 April 2, 2011 1 N/A São Paulo, Brazil
Win 16–5 Ronys Torres Decision (unanimous) Amazon Show Combat September 9, 2010 3 5:00 Manaus, Brazil
Win 15–5 Pedro Irie Decision (split) MF 7: Rally Brazil July 24, 2010 3 5:00 Itatiba, Brazil
Win 14–5 Dylan Clay Decision (unanimous) VTC: Brazil vs. USA March 6, 2010 3 5:00 Manaus, Brazil
Loss 13–5 Jamil Silveira Decision (split) Vision Fight December 20, 2009 3 5:00 Boa Vista, Brazil
Win 13–4 Daniel Trindade Decision (unanimous) Roraima Show Fight 5 July 12, 2009 3 5:00 Boa Vista, Brazil
Win 12–4 Luis Santos Decision (split) Hero's The Jungle 3 May 9, 2009 3 5:00 Manaus, Brazil
Loss 11–4 Keita Nakamura Decision (split) Dream 6 September 23, 2008 2 5:00 Saitama, Japan
Loss 11–3 Ronys Torres TKO (doctor stoppage) Hero's the Jungle 2 April 7, 2008 2 N/A Manaus, Brazil
Win 11–2 Diego Braga Alves Decision (unanimous) Amazon Challenge 2 March 1, 2008 3 5:00 Manaus, Brazil
Win 10–2 Michel Addario Bastos TKO (punches) Hero's the Jungle October 13, 2007 1 4:24 Manaus, Brazil
Win 9–2 Julian Fabrin TKO (punches) Cassino Fight 4 September 15, 2007 3 1:19 Manaus, Brazil
Win 8–2 Luciano Azevedo Decision (split) Cassino Fight 3 April 21, 2007 3 5:00 Manaus, Brazil
Win 7–2 Steve Reyna Submission (rear-naked choke) Jungle Fight 6 April 29, 2006 2 0:35 Manaus, Brazil
Win 6–2 Daniel Trindade KO (knee) Roraima Kombat April 8, 2006 2 3:01 Boa Vista, Brazil
Win 5–2 Jorge Clay TKO (punches) Amazon Ultimate Fight June 4, 2005 3 1:40 Manaus, Brazil
Win 4–2 Daniel Trindade KO (punches) Roraima Combat 1 April 8, 2005 2 N/A Boa Vista, Brazil
Loss 3–2 Gleison Tibau Decision (unanimous) Amazônia Fight 1 June 20, 2005 3 5:00 Manaus, Brazil
Loss 3–1 Boris Jonstomp Decision Jungle Fight 2 May 15, 2004 3 5:00 Manaus, Brazil
Win 3–0 Erick Cardoso Decision (unanimous) Gladiator of the Jungle 1 March 7, 2004 1 10:00 Manaus, Brazil
Win 2–0 Robert Fonseca KO (punches) Gladiator of the Jungle 1 March 7, 2004 1 4:53 Manaus, Brazil
Win 1–0 Lucas Lopes Decision (unanimous) Gladiator of the Jungle 1 March 7, 2004 1 10:00 Manaus, Brazil

See also

References

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