Adriano Martins (fighter)
| Adriano Martins | |
|---|---|
| Born | Adriano Soares Martins June 12, 1982 Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 155.5 lb (71 kg; 11 st 2 lb) |
| Division |
Lightweight (155 lb) Welterweight (170 lb) |
| Reach | 72.0 in (183 cm) |
| Style | BJJ, Judo, Boxing |
| Fighting out of | Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil |
| Team | American Top Team |
| Rank | Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Cristiano Carioca Brown belt in Judo |
| Years active | 2004–present (MMA) |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 37 |
| Wins | 28 |
| By knockout | 13 |
| By submission | 3 |
| By decision | 12 |
| Losses | 9 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| By decision | 6 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Adriano Soares Martins (born June 12, 1982) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist competing in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional competitor since 2004, he has also formerly competed for Strikeforce and DREAM.
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.
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.
Martins was scheduled to make his Strikeforce debut against Isaac Vallie-Flagg on September 29, 2012 at Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Healy. However, the event was cancelled due to an injury to headliner Gilbert Melendez.
Martins faced Jorge Gurgel on January 12, 2013 at Strikeforce: Marquardt vs. Saffiedine. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
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. The win also earned him his first Submission of the Night bonus award.
Martins faced Donald Cerrone on January 25, 2014 at UFC on Fox 10. He lost the fight via knockout in the first round.
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