Brazilian mixed martial arts fighter
This name uses Portuguese naming customs: the first or maternal family name is Soares and the second or paternal family name is Martins.
Adriano Soares 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.[4]
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Background[edit]
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.[3] 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.[5][4]
Mixed martial arts career[edit]
Early career[edit]
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[edit]
Martins was scheduled to make his Strikeforce debut against Isaac Vallie-Flagg on September 29, 2012 at Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Healy.[6] However, the event was cancelled due to an injury to headliner Gilbert Melendez.[7]
Martins faced Jorge Gurgel on January 12, 2013 at Strikeforce: Marquardt vs. Saffiedine.[8] He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Ultimate Fighting Championship[edit]
Martins made his promotional debut against Daron Cruickshank on November 9, 2013 at UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Henderson. He won via submission due to a straight armbar in the second round.[9] The win also earned him his first Submission of the Night bonus award.[10]
Martins faced Donald Cerrone on January 25, 2014 at UFC on Fox 10.[11] He lost the fight via knockout in the first round.
Martins faced promotional newcomer Juan Puig on July 6, 2014 at The Ultimate Fighter 19 Finale.[12] He won the fight via knockout in the first round, after landing a short, counter right hand.
Martins faced Rustam Khabilov on February 22, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 61.[13] He won the fight by split decision. In the fight, he was able to take and knock Khabliov down at the end of the second round.
Martins faced Islam Makhachev at UFC 192 on October 3, 2015.[14] He won the fight via knockout in the first round, which produced a Performance of the Night bonus.[15][16]
Martins next faced Leonardo Santos on October 8, 2016 at UFC 204.[17] Santos was awarded a split decision victory.[18]
Martins faced Kajan Johnson on September 9, 2017 at UFC 215.[19] He lost the fight via knockout in the third round.[20]
Martins was released from the UFC on November 15, 2017.[21]
Fight Nights Global[edit]
On 19 February, 2018 he signed a six-fight deal with the Fight Nights Global. In his debut at FNG 87 on May 20, 2018, he lost to Alexandr Shabily by unanimous decision.
Taura MMA[edit]
On September 2, 2020, news surfaced that Martins had signed a contract with Taura MMA.[22]
Championships and accomplishments[edit]
Mixed martial arts record[edit]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
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^ “Fight Card – The Ultimate Fighter Finale Edgar vs. Penn”. UFC.com. Retrieved July 11, 2014.
^ a b c d “Adriano Martins”. BJJheroes.com. April 10, 2011. Retrieved November 11, 2013.
^ a b c d “Adriano Martins – Official UFC Fighter Profile”. UFC.com. Retrieved October 11, 2016.
^ http://www.ufc.com/news/Adriano-Martins-Ready-for-the-World?id=
^ “Isaac Vallie-Flagg Faces Adriano Martins at Strikeforce ‘Melendez vs. Healy’ in Sacramento”. sherdog.com. Retrieved 10 August 2012.
^ “Strikeforce Announces Cancellation of Saturday’s Event in Sacramento”. strikeforce.com. September 23, 2012.
^ “Gurgel-Martins latest addition to Strikeforce: Marquardt vs. Saffiedine”. mmajunkie.com. November 30, 2012.
^ Ben Fowlkes (November 9, 2013). “UFC Fight Night 32 results: Adriano Martins dominant, submits Daron Cruickshank”. mmajunkie.com. Retrieved November 9, 2013.
^ Staff. “UFC Fight Night 32 bonuses: Belfort, Martins, Akhmedov, Perpetuo win $50,000”. MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-11-08.
^ Matthew Roth. “Donald Cerrone meets Adriano Martins at UFC on Fox 10”. MMAmania.com. Retrieved 2013-11-23.
^ C.J. Tuttle (2014-06-26). “Three Fights Added to ‘TUF 19’ Finale”. sherdog.com. Retrieved 2014-06-26.
^ Tristen Critchfield (2014-12-18). “Khabilov-Martins announced for UFC Fight Night in Brazil on Feb. 22”. sherdog.com. Retrieved 2014-12-18.
^ Guilherme Cruz (2015-05-23). “Islam Makhachev vs. Adriano Martins booked for UFC 192 in Houston”. mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2015-08-19.
^ Ben Fowlkes (2015-10-03). “UFC 192 results: Adriano Martins cracks Islam Makhachev for first-round knockout”. mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-10-03.
^ Mike Sloan (2015-10-04). “UFC 192 Bonuses: Cormier, Gustafsson, Tumenov, Martins earn $50K awards”. sherdog.com. Retrieved 2015-10-04.
^ Evelyn Rodrigues; Marcelo Barone; Marcelo Russio; Raphael Marinho (2016-07-11). “Ultimate brand Léo Santos vs Adriano Martins at UFC 204, October 8 (Brazilian Portuguese)”. sportv.globo.com. Retrieved 2016-07-11.
^ Steven Marrocco (2016-10-08). “UFC 204 results: Leonardo Santos takes split call from Adriano Martins in battle of Brazilians”. mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-10-08.
^ Staff (2017-07-20). “Adriano Martins faces Kajan Johnson at UFC 215 in September in Canada” (in Portuguese). sportv.globo.com. Retrieved 2017-07-20.
^ “UFC 215 results: Kajan Johnson’s right hand stuns Adriano Martins”. MMAjunkie. 2017-09-09. Retrieved 2017-09-10.
^ “Adriano Martins feels his UFC release was ‘unfair’ on account of his track record”. Bloody Elbow. Retrieved 2018-01-06.
^ Raphael Marinho (September 2, 2020). “Taura MMA contrata mais três ex-UFCs: Adriano Martins, Luiz Besouro e Ednaldo Lula”. Grupo Globo (in Portuguese).
^ Gleidson Venga (April 22, 2011). “Martins takes LW title; Lineker crushes again at Jungle Fight 27”. Sherdog.com. Retrieved November 9, 2013.
^ Guga Noblat; Eduardo Siqueira (November 27, 2011). “Jungle Fight 34 junta samba à luta e levanta o público na Mangueira” (in Portuguese). Globo.com/blogs. Retrieved November 9, 2013.
^ Staff (April 1, 2012). “Adriano Martins e Kleber Orgulho mantêm seus cinturões no Jungle Fight 37” (in Portuguese). Graciemag.com. Retrieved November 9, 2013.
^ Staff (September 17, 2011). “Lula e Adriano Martins são campeões do WFE” (in Portuguese). Tatame.com.br. Archived from the original on November 10, 2013. Retrieved November 9, 2013.
External links[edit]
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