Adriano Martins

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. 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.

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. 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.

Martins faced Rustam Khabilov on February 22, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 61. 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 and Welterweight Champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 192 on October 3, 2015. He won the fight via knockout in the first round, which produced a Performance of the Night bonus. As of 2026, Martins is the only fighter to defeat Makhachev in his career.

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

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

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

Post-UFC career Martins was scheduled to face Rafael Alves at Titan FC 48 on February 16, 2018. 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". However, Martins withdrew for unknown reasons and was replaced by Oberdan Tenorio.

Personal life Adriano and his wife Andrezza have a daughter and a son.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts Ultimate Fighting Championship Submission of the Night (One time) vs. Daron Cruickshank One successful title defense Win Fight & Entertainment WFE Lightweight Championship (one time)

Grappling Brazilian jiu-jitsu World Bronze Medallist (2006 black) Two-time World Champion (2003 blue, 2004 open weight – purple) CBJJO World Cup Silver Medallist (2005 light weight's absolute – brown) Dumau Cup Champion (2008) Dumau Cup Bronze Medallist (2008 open weight)

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Alexander Sarnavskiy Decision (unanimous) BetCity Fight Nights 126

Sochi, Russia Win

Donovan Desmae Decision (split) Kongs FC 2

Niort, France Loss

Carlos Silva Decision (unanimous) Copa Norte de MMA 2021 Finals

Manaus, Brazil Loss

Kaynan Kruschewsky Decision (unanimous) Future FC 10

São Paulo, Brazil NC

Adriano Rodrigues NC (accidental eye poke) Shooto Brasil 90

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Loss

Alexandr Shabliy Decision (unanimous) Fight Nights Global 87

Rostov-on-Don, Russia Loss

Kajan Johnson KO (punch) UFC 215

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Loss

Leonardo Santos Decision (split) UFC 204

Manchester, England Win

Islam Makhachev KO (punch) UFC 192

Houston, Texas, United States Win

Rustam Khabilov Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs. Mir

Porto Alegre, Brazil Win

Juan Manuel Puig KO (punch) The Ultimate Fighter: Team Edgar vs. Team Penn Finale

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Donald Cerrone KO (head kick) UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Thomson

Chicago, Illinois, United States Win

Daron Cruickshank Submission (straight armbar) UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Henderson 2

Goiânia, Brazil Win

Jorge Gurgel Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce: Marquardt vs. Saffiedine

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States Win

Jimmy Donahue TKO (punches) Jungle Fight 37

São Paulo, Brazil Win

Neilson Gomes TKO (punches) Jungle Fight 34

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Marcio Castanheira Submission (guillotine choke) Mr. Cage 6

Manaus, Brazil Win

Diego Braga Alves Decision (unanimous) WFE 10: Platinum

Salvador, Brazil Loss

Francisco Trinaldo Decision (majority) Jungle Fight 30

Belém, Brazil Win

Jamil Silveira TKO (punches) Mr. Cage 5

Manaus, Brazil Win

Ronildo Augusto TKO (punches) Jungle Fight 27

Brasília, Brazil Win

Nilson Assunção TKO (corner stoppage) Jungle Fight 26

São Paulo, Brazil Win

Ronys Torres Decision (unanimous) Amazon Show Combat

Manaus, Brazil Win

Pedro Irie Decision (split) MF 7: Rally Brazil

Itatiba, Brazil Win

Dylan Clay Decision (unanimous) VTC: Brazil vs. USA

Manaus, Brazil Loss

Jamil Silveira Decision (split) Vision Fight

Boa Vista, Brazil Win

Daniel Trindade Decision (unanimous) Roraima Show Fight 5

Boa Vista, Brazil Win

Luis Santos Decision (split) Hero's The Jungle 3

Manaus, Brazil Loss

Keita Nakamura Decision (split) Dream 6

Saitama, Japan Loss

Ronys Torres TKO (doctor stoppage) Hero's the Jungle 2

Manaus, Brazil Win

Diego Braga Alves Decision (unanimous) Amazon Challenge 2

Manaus, Brazil Win

Michel Addario Bastos TKO (punches) Hero's the Jungle

Manaus, Brazil Win

Julian Fabrin TKO (punches) Cassino Fight 4

Manaus, Brazil Win

Luciano Azevedo Decision (split) Cassino Fight 3

Manaus, Brazil Win

Steve Reyna Submission (rear-naked choke) Jungle Fight 6

Manaus, Brazil Win

Daniel Trindade KO (knee) Roraima Kombat

Boa Vista, Brazil Win

Jorge Clay TKO (punches) Amazon Ultimate Fight

Manaus, Brazil Win

Daniel Trindade KO (punches) Roraima Combat 1

Boa Vista, Brazil Loss

Gleison Tibau Decision (unanimous) Amazônia Fight 1

Manaus, Brazil Loss

Boris Jonstomp Decision Jungle Fight 2

Manaus, Brazil Win

Erick Cardoso Decision (unanimous) Gladiator of the Jungle 1

Manaus, Brazil Win

Robert Fonseca KO (punches) Gladiator of the Jungle 1

Manaus, Brazil Win

Lucas Lopes Decision (unanimous) Gladiator of the Jungle 1

Manaus, Brazil