Adriano Martins
MMA Page, The Art of War pointed out an interesting observation about former UFC lightweight fighter Adriano Martins’ career since his fight against Islam Makhachev
Adriano Soares Martins is a Brazilian mixed martial artist currently competing in the Lightweight division of Taura MMA. A professional competitor since 2004, he has previously competed for the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Strikeforce and DREAM and Fight Nights Global. But his biggest claim to fame came when he became the only fighter to knockout Islam Makhachev.
Martins made his UFC 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. He would go on to lose his fight against Donald Cerrone, and went on a two fight win streak before he fought Dagestani contender, Islam Makhachev.
Prior to the fight, Makhachev was on a 12-fight unbeaten run and had just submitted Leo Kuntz in his UFC debut. The fighters clashed at UFC 192, in a thrilling contest between upcoming warriors of the division.
Makhachev was the aggressor for pretty much the entire fight while it lasted. The usually composed fighter, threw all caution to wind, as he chased Martins for a quick finish. During one of these exchanges, Martins caught him with a hard overhand right hand, that floored Makhachev. The referee quickly jumped in and stopped the fight in the very first hand. Adriano Martins remains the only fighter to have defeated Islam Makhachev in his Pro-MMA carreer.
MMA page. The Art Of War, posted an observation, that interestingly points out that Adriano Martins hasn’t won a single fight since that spectacular victory. Post that fight, he was released from the UFC after two consecutive losses. He lost four fights, and one was turned into no contest, since his bout against Makhachev.
The question that has been rattling grappling die-hards for the longest time is ‘Sambo vs Jiu-jitsu – which form is most efficient?’ The opportunity to settle this question once and for all lies in a fight that UFC commentator Joe Rogan is pushing hard for Dana White to set up- Charles Oliveira vs Islam Makhachev.
Islam Makhachev is the dark horse of the lightweight division with a nine-fight win streak. Although he does not possess the finish rate that Charles does, he still remains dominant in his fights, and maintains composure of the highest degree, something which will come in handy if he faces the Brazilian.
UFC president Dana White was miffed that Makhachev refused to step in as a last-minute replacement to face Rafael Dos Anjos, and wants to book his originally scheduled fight against Beneil Dariush again. Oliveira on the other hand has been calling out for a fight against Conor Macgregor or Nate Diaz, completely snubbing Makhachev claiming that he hasn’t fought the best in the division.
Makhachev sat down with ESPN correspondent Brett Okamoto, and discussed about his future plans, Oliveira’s streak, and how he has had a hard time finding fights with guys ducking him. Okamoto brought up an interesting question asking Makhachev how many times would Charles submit him if they fought a hundred times. Makhachev replied by saying, ‘Hey brother, honestly I’ve grappled with many black belts, very high level jiu-jitsu guys, but I can’t remember the last time when somebody give me submission. I’ve grappled with ADCC champions, I don’t wanna name them, but they know my grappling skills. And this people know Oliveira can never submit me’
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