Lucas Martins

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Not to be confused with Luca Martin or Lucas Martin.
Lucas Martins
Born (1988-11-11) November 11, 1988
Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Other names Mineiro
Nationality Brazilian
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)[1]
Weight 136 lb (62 kg; 9.7 st)
Division Bantamweight (135 lb)
Featherweight (145 lb)
Lightweight (155 lb)
Reach 71.0 in (180 cm)
Style Muay Thai
Fighting out of Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Team Chute Boxe Academy
Macaco Gold Team
Years active 2011–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 15
Wins 14
By knockout 9
By submission 4
By decision 1
Losses 1
By submission 1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Lucas Martins (born November 11, 1988) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in Ultimate Fighting Championship's bantamweight division.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Martins started his career in 2011. He fought only for Brazilian-based promotions as Jungle Fight and MMA Rocks. With a record of twelve wins and no losses, Martins signed with the UFC.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Martins made his promotional debut on short notice, replacing an injured Justin Salas against Edson Barboza on January 19, 2013 at UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Bisping.[2] Martins had his first defeat via submission due to punches in the first round.[3]

Martins faced Jeremy Larsen, a contestant of The Ultimate Fighter: Live, on May 18, 2013 at UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold. Despite taking a significant amount of damage in the first two rounds, Martins knocked Larsen out early in the third round.[4] The performance earned both participants Fight of the Night honors.[5]

Martins next dropped from lightweight to bantamweight and faced promotional newcomer Junior Hernandez on September 4, 2013 at UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs. Bader. He won the fight via technical submission in the first round.[6]

Martins was expected to face Johnny Eduardo on November 9, 2013 at UFC Fight Night 32. However, both fighters were removed from the card due to injury.[7]

Martins was expected to face Bryan Caraway on February 22, 2014 at UFC 170.[8] However, Caraway pulled out of the bout citing and injury and was replaced by UFC newcomer Aljamain Sterling.[9]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 14–1 Junior Hernandez Technical submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs. Bader September 4, 2013 1 1:10 Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil Bantamweight debut
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 13–1 Jeremy Larsen KO (punch) UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold May 18, 2013 3 0:13 Jaraguá do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil Fight of the Night
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 12–1 Edson Barboza Submission (punches) UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Bisping January 19, 2013 1 2:38 São Paulo, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 12–0 Oberdan Vieira Tenório KO (head kick) Jungle Fight 46 December 13, 2012 2 3:03 São Paulo, Brazil Return to lightweight[10]
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 11–0 Thiago Sampaio Submission (rear-naked choke) MMA Rocks December 8, 2012 1 0:43 São Paulo, Brazil Featherweight bout.[11]
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 10–0 Jonatas Bernardo TKO (punches) Valiant Fighters Championship 11 November 24, 2012 3 1:16 Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 9–0 Carlos Eugênio TKO (punches) Warriors Fighting Championship 1 November 14, 2012 1 1:17 Taubaté, São Paulo, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 8–0 João Paulo Melo TKO (punches to the body) Romani Fight Brasil 2: Night Fight Aldeia X October 25, 2012 2 N/A São Paulo, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 7–0 Francisco Pinheiro dos Santos TKO (punches) Romani Fight Brasil 2: Night Fight Aldeia X October 25, 2012 1 N/A São Paulo, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 6–0 Renê Alves Decision (unanimous) Jaula Fight 2 August 18, 2012 3 5:00 Arcos, Minas Gerais, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 5–0 Dilson Júnior TKO (punches) Supremacia Fight: Duelo de Titãs July 14, 2012 1 2:06 Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 4–0 Washington Rodrigues Submission (punches) Fight Night Enjoy Drinking 3 April 21, 2012 3 3:14 São Paulo, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 3–0 Luiz Felipe TKO (punches) OctoFight 5 March 31, 2012 1 2:28 Divinópolis, Minas Gerais, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 2–0 Leonir Irineu de Castro TKO (doctor stoppage) OctoFight 4: Duelo de Titãs October 22, 2011 2 5:00 Itaúna, Minas Gerais, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 1–0 Alex Hermogenes Submission (armbar) Qualifight September 11, 2011 1 4:48 Mogi das Cruzes, São Paulo, Brazil

References

  1. ↑ ufc.com. "Lucas Martis - Official UFC Fighter Profile" (in English). ufc.com. Retrieved September 4, 2013. 
  2. ↑ Mookie Alexander (January 2, 2013). "Edson Barboza fights newcomer Lucas Martins at UFC on FX 7 following Justin Salas injury". Bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved September 3, 2013. 
  3. ↑ Dann Stupp (January 19, 2013). "UFC on FX 7 results: Edson Barboza drops Lucas Martins with jab, gets win". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved September 3, 2013. 
  4. ↑ Steven Marrocco (May 18, 2013). "UFC on FX 8 results/photos: Lucas Martins KOs Jeremy Larsen in opening slugfest". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved September 3, 2013. 
  5. ↑ Matt Erickson (May 19, 2013). "After 'Fight of Night' win, UFC on FX 8's Lucas Martins credits Brazil fans". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved September 3, 2013. 
  6. ↑ Combate.com staff (September 4, 2013). "Lucas Mineiro cumpre promessa e apaga Junior Hernandez no UFC BH" (in Portuguese). Sportv.Globo.com. Retrieved September 5, 2013. 
  7. ↑ MMAjunkie.com staff (October 30, 2013). "Johnny Eduardo vs. Lucas Martins scratched from UFC Fight Night 32". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved November 2, 2013. 
  8. ↑ Dann Stupp (2013-12-31). "Bantamweights Bryan Caraway vs. Lucas Martins added to UFC 170 in Vegas". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-12-31. 
  9. ↑ Staff. "UFC Newcomer Aljamain Sterling Replaces Bryan Caraway, Faces Lucas Martins at UFC 170". MMAweekly.com. Retrieved 2014-01-29. 
  10. ↑ Alan Oliveira (December 12, 2012). "Pesagem Jungle Fight 46" (in Portuguese). Portaldovt.com.br. Retrieved September 3, 2013. 
  11. ↑ Lucas Lutkus (December 7, 2012). "MMA Rocks realiza coletiva e pesagem; veja as fotos" (in Portuguese). Esportes.br.msn.com. Retrieved September 3, 2013. 
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