Adriano Martins Explained

Adriano Martins
Birth Date:12 June 1982
Birth Place:Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil
Weight:154 lbs [1]
Weight Class:Lightweight
Welterweight
Reach:72inches[2]
Style:Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing, Judo
Fighting Out Of:Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil
Team:Top Life Academy (until 2015)
American Top Team (2015–present)[3]
Rank:Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Cristiano Carioca[4] [5]
Brown belt in Judo
Years Active:2004–present (MMA)
Mma Kowin:13
Mma Subwin:3
Mma Decwin:13
Mma Koloss:3
Mma Decloss:9
Mma Nc:1
Sherdog:9907

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.

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. 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.[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 .[7] However, the event was cancelled due to an injury to headliner Gilbert Melendez.[8]

Martins faced Jorge Gurgel on January 12, 2013 at .[9] He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Martins made his promotional debut against Daron Cruickshank on November 9, 2013 at . He won via submission due to a straight armbar in the second round.[10] The win also earned him his first Submission of the Night bonus award.[11]

Martins faced Donald Cerrone on January 25, 2014 at UFC on Fox 10.[12] 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.[13] [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

Grappling

Mixed martial arts record

|-| Win | align=center|| Donovan Desmae| Decision (split)| Kongs FC 2| | align=center|3| align=center|5:00| Niort, France||-| Loss| align=center|| Carlos Silva| Decision (unanimous)| Copa Norte de MMA 2021 Finals| | align=center|3| align=center|5:00| Manaus, Brazil||-| Loss| align=center|28–11 (1)| Kaynan Kruschewsky| Decision (unanimous)| Future FC 10| | align=center|3| align=center|5:00| São Paulo, Brazil||-| NC| align=center|28–10 (1)| Adriano Rodrigues| No Contest (accidental eye poke)| Shooto Brasil 90| | align=center|1| align=center|N/A| Rio de Janeiro, Brazil||-| Loss| align=center|28–10| Alexandr Shabliy| Decision (unanimous)| Fight Nights Global 87| | align=center|3| align=center|5:00| Rostov-on-Don, Russia||-| Loss| align=center|28–9| Kajan Johnson| KO (punch)| UFC 215 | | align=center|3| align=center|0:49| Edmonton, Alberta, Canada||-| Loss | align=center|28–8| Leonardo Santos| Decision (split)| UFC 204| | align=center|3| align=center|5:00| Manchester, England||-| Win | align=center|28–7| Islam Makhachev| KO (punch)| UFC 192| | align=center|1| align=center|1:46| Houston, Texas, United States| |- | Win | align=center| 27–7| Rustam Khabilov| Decision (split)| | | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Porto Alegre, Brazil||-| Win| align=center| 26–7| Juan Puig| KO (punch)| The Ultimate Fighter: Team Edgar vs. Team Penn Finale| | align=center| 1| align=center| 2:21| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States| |-| Loss| align=center| 25–7| Donald Cerrone| KO (head kick)| | | align=center| 1| align=center| 4:40| Chicago, Illinois, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 25–6| Daron Cruickshank| Submission (straight armbar)| | | align=center| 2| align=center| 2:49| Goiânia, Brazil| |-| Win| align=center| 24–6| Jorge Gurgel| Decision (unanimous)| | | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 23–6| Jimmy Donahue| TKO (punches)| Jungle Fight 37| | align=center| 1| align=center| 1:02| São Paulo, Brazil| |-| Win| align=center| 22–6| Neilson Gomes| TKO (punches)| Jungle Fight 34| | align=center| 1| align=center| 1:21| Rio de Janeiro, Brazil| |-| Win| align=center| 21–6| Marcio Castanheira| Submission (guillotine choke)| Mr. Cage 6| | align=center| 1| align=center| N/A| Manaus, Brazil| |-| Win| align=center| 20–6| Diego Braga Alves| Decision (unanimous)| WFE 10: Platinum| | align=center| 5| align=center| 5:00| Salvador, Brazil| |-| Loss| align=center| 19–6| Francisco Trinaldo| Decision (majority)| Jungle Fight 30| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Belém, Brazil| |-| Win| align=center| 19–5| Jamil Silveira| TKO (punches)| Mr. Cage 5| | align=center| 2| align=center| 2:19| Manaus, Brazil| |-| Win| align=center| 18–5| Ronildo Augusto | TKO (punches)| Jungle Fight 27| | align=center| 1| align=center| 2:54| Brasília, Brazil| |-| Win| align=center| 17–5| Nilson Assunção| TKO (corner stoppage)| Jungle Fight 26| | align=center| 1| align=center| N/A| São Paulo, Brazil| |-| Win| align=center| 16–5| Ronys Torres| Decision (unanimous)| Amazon Show Combat| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Manaus, Brazil| |-| Win| align=center| 15–5| Pedro Irie| Decision (split)| MF 7: Rally Brazil| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Itatiba, Brazil| |-| Win| align=center| 14–5| Dylan Clay| Decision (unanimous)| VTC: Brazil vs. USA| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Manaus, Brazil| |-| Loss| align=center| 13–5| Jamil Silveira| Decision (split)| Vision Fight| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Boa Vista, Brazil| |-| Win| align=center| 13–4| Daniel Trindade| Decision (unanimous)| Roraima Show Fight 5| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Boa Vista, Brazil| |-| Win| align=center| 12–4| Luis Santos| Decision (split)| Hero's The Jungle 3| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Manaus, Brazil| |-| Loss| align=center| 11–4| Keita Nakamura| Decision (split)| Dream 6| | align=center| 2| align=center| 5:00| Saitama, Japan| |-| Loss| align=center| 11–3| Ronys Torres| TKO (doctor stoppage)| Hero's the Jungle 2| | align=center| 2| align=center| N/A| Manaus, Brazil| |-| Win| align=center| 11–2| Diego Braga Alves| Decision (unanimous)| Amazon Challenge 2| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Manaus, Brazil| |-| Win| align=center| 10–2| Michel Addario Bastos| TKO (punches) | Hero's the Jungle| | align=center| 1| align=center| 4:24| Manaus, Brazil| |-| Win| align=center| 9–2| Julian Fabrin | TKO (punches)| Cassino Fight 4| | align=center| 3| align=center| 1:19| Manaus, Brazil| |-| Win| align=center| 8–2| Luciano Azevedo| Decision (split)| Cassino Fight 3| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Manaus, Brazil| |-| Win| align=center| 7–2| Steve Reyna| Submission (rear-naked choke)| Jungle Fight 6| | align=center| 2| align=center| 0:35| Manaus, Brazil| |-| Win| align=center| 6–2| Daniel Trindade| KO (knee)| Roraima Kombat| | align=center| 2| align=center| 3:01| Boa Vista, Brazil| |-| Win| align=center| 5–2| Jorge Clay| TKO (punches)| Amazon Ultimate Fight| | align=center| 3| align=center| 1:40| Manaus, Brazil| |-| Win| align=center| 4–2| Daniel Trindade| KO (punches) | Roraima Combat 1| | align=center| 2| align=center| N/A| Boa Vista, Brazil| |-| Loss| align=center| 3–2| Gleison Tibau| Decision (unanimous)| Amazônia Fight 1| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Manaus, Brazil| |-| Loss| align=center| 3–1| Boris Jonstomp| Decision| Jungle Fight 2| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Manaus, Brazil| |-| Win| align=center| 3–0| Erick Cardoso| Decision (unanimous)| Gladiator of the Jungle 1| | align=center| 1| align=center| 10:00| Manaus, Brazil| |-| Win| align=center| 2–0| Robert Fonseca| KO (punches)| Gladiator of the Jungle 1| | align=center| 1| align=center| 4:53| Manaus, Brazil| |-| Win| align=center| 1–0| Lucas Lopes| Decision (unanimous)| Gladiator of the Jungle 1| | align=center| 1| align=center| 10:00| Manaus, Brazil|

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Adriano Martins MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography . Sherdog.com . 2022-10-07.
  2. Web site: Fight Card - The Ultimate Fighter Finale Edgar vs. Penn. UFC.com. July 11, 2014.
  3. Web site: Adriano Martins compares Islam Makhachev to Rustam Khabilov, plans surprises for UFC 192. October 3, 2015. mmafighting.com. Guilherme Cruz.
  4. Web site: Adriano Martins. BJJheroes.com. April 10, 2011. November 11, 2013.
  5. Web site: Adriano Martins - Official UFC Fighter Profile. UFC.com. October 11, 2016.
  6. Web site: Adriano Martins: Ready for the World | UFC. 14 September 2018.
  7. Web site: Isaac Vallie-Flagg Faces Adriano Martins at Strikeforce 'Melendez vs. Healy' in Sacramento. sherdog.com . 10 August 2012.
  8. Web site: Strikeforce Announces Cancellation of Saturday's Event in Sacramento . strikeforce.com. September 23, 2012.
  9. Web site: Gurgel-Martins latest addition to Strikeforce: Marquardt vs. Saffiedine. mmajunkie.com. November 30, 2012.
  10. Web site: UFC Fight Night 32 results: Adriano Martins dominant, submits Daron Cruickshank. Ben Fowlkes. mmajunkie.com. November 9, 2013. November 9, 2013.
  11. Web site: UFC Fight Night 32 bonuses: Belfort, Martins, Akhmedov, Perpetuo win $50,000 . MMAjunkie.com . Staff . 2013-11-08.
  12. Web site: Donald Cerrone meets Adriano Martins at UFC on Fox 10. MMAmania.com. Matthew Roth. 23 November 2013. 2013-11-23.
  13. Web site: Three Fights Added to 'TUF 19' Finale. sherdog.com. C.J. Tuttle. 2014-06-26. 2014-06-26.
  14. Web site: Adriano Martins viaja aos EUA e define Camp na American Top Team. Isabella Pina. February 24, 2014. Globo.com. pt.
  15. Web site: TUF 19 Finale bonuses: Issa wins $100,000, Tuerxun, Martins get $50,000. mmajunkie.com. Matt Erickson. 2014-06-07. 2014-06-07.
  16. Web site: Khabilov-Martins announced for UFC Fight Night in Brazil on Feb. 22 . sherdog.com. Tristen Critchfield. 2014-12-18. 2014-12-18.
  17. Web site: Islam Makhachev vs. Adriano Martins booked for UFC 192 in Houston. mmafighting.com. Guilherme Cruz. 2015-08-19. 2015-05-23.
  18. Web site: UFC 192 results: Adriano Martins cracks Islam Makhachev for first-round knockout. mmajunkie.com. Ben Fowlkes. 2015-10-03. 2015-10-03.
  19. Web site: UFC 192 Bonuses: Cormier, Gustafsson, Tumenov, Martins earn $50K awards. sherdog.com. Mike Sloan. 2015-10-04. 2015-10-04.
  20. Web site: Ultimate brand Léo Santos vs Adriano Martins at UFC 204, October 8 (Brazilian Portuguese). sportv.globo.com. Evelyn Rodrigues. Marcelo Barone. Marcelo Russio. Raphael Marinho. 2016-07-11. 2016-07-11.
  21. News: UFC 204 results: Leonardo Santos takes split call from Adriano Martins in battle of Brazilians. mmajunkie.com. Steven Marrocco. 2016-10-08. 2016-10-08.
  22. News: Adriano Martins faces Kajan Johnson at UFC 215 in September in Canada. sportv.globo.com. Staff. 2017-07-20. 2017-07-20. pt.
  23. News: UFC 215 results: Kajan Johnson's right hand stuns Adriano Martins. 2017-09-09. MMAjunkie. 2017-09-10. en-US.
  24. News: Adriano Martins feels his UFC release was 'unfair' on account of his track record. Bloody Elbow. 2018-01-06.
  25. Web site: Jose Torres to defend flyweight title against Alberto Orellano in Titan FC 48 headliner. January 5, 2018. mmafighting.com.
  26. Web site: Morning Report: Arman Tsarukyan says 'there's no point' to anti-bullying PSA if Islam Makhachev fight happens in December - Fight Announcements. mmafighting.com. Drake Riggs. 2024-08-27. 2024-08-27.
  27. Web site: Video: Damir Ismagulov moves to 2-0 since UFC split with a violent spinning kick KO. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Mike Bohn. 2024-09-21. 2024-09-21.
  28. Web site: Esposa de Adriano Martins retorna aos tatames e busca vaga no ADCC. September 27, 2014. Globo.com. pt.
  29. Web site: Com fé em Deus, Adriano Martins tem esperanças de lutar o UFC. April 8, 2012. Paulo Ricardo Oliveira. acritica.com. pt.
  30. Web site: Martins takes LW title; Lineker crushes again at Jungle Fight 27. Gleidson Venga. Sherdog.com. April 22, 2011. November 9, 2013.
  31. Web site: Jungle Fight 34 junta samba à luta e levanta o público na Mangueira. Guga Noblat . Eduardo Siqueira. Globo.com/blogs. Portuguese. November 27, 2011. November 9, 2013.
  32. Web site: Adriano Martins e Kleber Orgulho mantêm seus cinturões no Jungle Fight 37. Staff. Graciemag.com. Portuguese. April 1, 2012. November 9, 2013. November 10, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131110035945/http://www.graciemag.com/pt/2012/04/adriano-martins-e-kleber-orgulho-mantem-seus-cinturoes-no-jungle-fight-37/. dead.
  33. Web site: Lula e Adriano Martins são campeões do WFE . Staff . Tatame.com.br . Portuguese . September 17, 2011 . November 9, 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131110040758/http://www.tatame.com.br/lula-e-adriano-martins-sao-campeoes-do-wfe/ . November 10, 2013 .

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