Adriano Soares Martins was born on June 12,1982 and is a Brazilian mixed martial artist currently competing in the Lightweight division of Taura MMA.
22 Facts About Adriano Martins
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Adriano Martins is best known for giving Islam Makhachev his first and only loss of his career.
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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.
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Adriano Martins went on to have an accomplished career in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, winning various titles.
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In 2004, needing to support his newly formed family, Adriano Martins began mixed martial arts.
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Adriano Martins was scheduled to make his Strikeforce debut against Isaac Vallie-Flagg on September 29,2012 at Strikeforce: Melendez vs Healy.
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Adriano Martins faced Jorge Gurgel on January 12,2013 at Strikeforce: Marquardt vs Saffiedine.
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Adriano Martins made his promotional debut against Daron Cruickshank on November 9,2013 at UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs Henderson 2.
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Adriano Martins won via submission due to a straight armbar in the second round.
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Adriano Martins faced Donald Cerrone on January 25,2014 at UFC on Fox 10.
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Adriano Martins lost the fight via knockout in the first round.
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Adriano Martins won the fight via knockout in the first round, after landing a short, counter right hand.
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Adriano Martins faced Rustam Khabilov on February 22,2015 at UFC Fight Night 61.
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Adriano Martins faced future UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 192 on October 3,2015.
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Adriano Martins won the fight via knockout in the first round, which produced a Performance of the Night bonus.
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Adriano Martins next faced Leonardo Santos on October 8,2016 at UFC 204.
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Adriano Martins faced Kajan Johnson on September 9,2017 at UFC 215.
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Adriano Martins lost the fight via knockout in the third round.
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Adriano Martins was released from the UFC on November 15,2017.
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Adriano Martins was scheduled to face Rafael Alves at Titan FC 48 on February 16,2018.
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Adriano Martins was scheduled to face former M-1 Global Lightweight Champion Damir Ismagulov on September 21,2024 at "Alash Pride FC 100".
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However, Adriano Martins withdrew for unknown reasons and was replaced by Oberdan Tenorio.