Adriano Martins faces undefeated Russian at UFC 192

A. Martins (photo) is looking for his third consecutive victory in the octagon. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC

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The Ultimate organization announced the duel that will close the UFC 192 schedule, scheduled for the month of October, and has a Brazilian scheduled for the confrontation. Manaus Adriano Martins will face the undefeated Russian Islam makhachev, in a duel valid for the lightweight category.

At 32 years old, Adriano Martins has a professional record of 27 wins and seven losses. The athlete, who divides his training between “Top Life Amazonas” and “American Top Team”, comes from two consecutive victories, the most recent of which was over a compatriot of his next rival, fellow Russian Rustam Khabilov.

Yes, Islam makhachev He has an MMA record of 12 wins in 12 fights. In his last fight, in May this year at UFC 187, the Russian from Dagestan debuted in the octagon with a second-round submission victory over Leo Kuntz.

UFC 192 takes place on October 3rd, at the Toyota Center, in Houston (USA). In the main fight of the night, the Swede Alexander Gustafson challenges Daniel Cormier for the light heavyweight category belt.