Personal Information
Full Name | Adriano Moraes |
Date of Birth | April 21, 1988 |
Age | 34 |
Nationality | Brazilian |
Nickname | Mikinho, Black Diamond |
Adriano Moraes: A Brief Biography
Adriano' Mikinho' Moraes is a 34-year-old Brazilian professional fighter competing in the ONE Championship. He is a former ONE Championship flyweight champion.
Moraes is currently the No.1 ranked contender in the division.
Latest News Update for Adriano Moraes
Adriano Moraes is set to face Demetrious Johnson in a trilogy fight on May 5, 2023, for the ONE Championship flyweight title.
Adriano Moraes Facts
Birth Place | Brasilia, Federal District, Brazil |
Star Sign | Taurus |
Age | 34 |
MMA Debut | 2011 |
MMA Record | 20-4-0 |
Achievements | Former ONE Championship flyweight champion |
Social Media | Instagram, Twitter |
Early Life and Career
Adriano Moraes was an abandoned child born in Brasilia and spent the first three years in an orphanage. His life took turns when his stepmother adopted and raised him as a single mother. Her idea was to send him to judo classes when he was seven.
While growing up, Moraes fell into bad company, and to protect himself from other harm, he started training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and slowly started competing in tournaments.
Adriano Moraes made his professional debut on September 4, 2011, and won the fight via a guillotine choke submission in the first round.
Adriano Moraes's Career in ONE Championship
Adriano Moraes made his ONE Championship debut on November 15, 2013, against Yusup Saadulaev and lost the fight via decision.
For his next two fights, Moraes defeated Yasuhiro Urushitani and Kosuke Suzuki via submission.
On September 12, 2014, Ariano Moraes won the inaugural ONE Championship flyweight title by defeating Geje Eustaquio via a guillotine choke submission. He successfully defended the title for once against Riku Shibuya on March 13, 2015.
Moraes lost the flyweight title to Kairat Akhmetov on November 21, 2015.
Adriano Moraes won the interim ONE flyweight championship on August 13, 2016, by defeating Tilek Batyrov and later unified the title by defeating Kairat Akhmetov on July 5, 2017.
Moraes successfully defended the title against Danny Kingad on November 10, 2017.
On June 23, 2018, Moraes lost the title to Geje Eustaquio via a split decision. Moraes fought back his title from Eustaquio on January 25, 2019.
Adriano Moraes successfully defended the title against Demetrious Johnson and Yuya Walamatsu.
For his last fight, Adriano Moraes faced Demetrious Johnson and lost the bout via a flying knee knockout in the fourth round.
Adriano Moraes Record
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location |
Loss | 20–4 | Demetrious Johnson | KO (flying knee) | ONE on Prime Video 1 | August 27, 2022 | 4 | 3:50 | Kallang, Singapore |
Win | 20–3 | Yuya Wakamatsu | Submission (guillotine choke) | ONE: X | March 26, 2022 | 3 | 3:58 | Kallang, Singapore |
Win | 19–3 | Demetrious Johnson | KO (knee) | ONE on TNT 1 | April 7, 2021 | 2 | 2:24 | Kallang, Singapore |
Win | 18–3 | Geje Eustaquio | Decision (unanimous) | ONE: Hero's Ascent | January 25, 2019 | 5 | 5:00 | Manila, Philippines |
Loss | 17–3 | Geje Eustaquio | Decision (split) | ONE: Pinnacle of Power | June 23, 2018 | 5 | 5:00 | Macau, China |
Win | 17–2 | Danny Kingad | Submission (rear naked choke) | ONE: Legends of the World | November 10, 2017 | 1 | 4:45 | Pasay, Philippines |
Win | 16–2 | Kairat Akhmetov | Decision (unanimous) | ONE: Kings & Conquerors | July 5, 2017 | 5 | 5:00 | Macau, China |
Win | 15–2 | Tilek Batyrov | Submission (rear naked choke) | ONE: Heroes of the World | August 13, 2016 | 2 | 4:49 | Macau, China |
Win | 14–2 | Eugene Toquero | Submission (brabo choke) | ONE: Union of Warriors | March 18, 2016 | 1 | 4:53 | Yangon, Myanmar |
Loss | 13–2 | Kairat Akhmetov | Decision (split) | ONE: Dynasty of Champions 4 | November 21, 2015 | 5 | 5:00 | Beijing, China |
Win | 13–1 | Riku Shibuya | Decision (unanimous) | ONE: Age of Champions | March 13, 2015 | 5 | 5:00 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
Win | 12–1 | Geje Eustaquio | Submission (guillotine choke) | ONE FC: Rise of the Kingdom | September 12, 2014 | 2 | 3:45 | Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
Win | 11–1 | Kosuke Suzuki | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | ONE FC: Era of Champions | June 14, 2014 | 3 | 1:35 | Jakarta, Indonesia |
Win | 10–1 | Yasuhiro Urushitani | Submission (rear-naked choke) | ONE FC: War of Nations | March 14, 2014 | 2 | 3:48 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
Loss | 9–1 | Yusup Saadulaev | Decision (split) | ONE FC: Warrior Spirit | November 15, 2013 | 5 | 5:00 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
Win | 9–0 | Dileno Lopes | TKO (kick to the body) | Shooto Brazil 40 | June 23, 2013 | 3 | 1:00 | Manaus, Brazil |
Win | 8–0 | José Marcos Júnior | Decision (unanimous) | Shooto Brazil 39 | May 17, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Brasilia, Brazil |
Win | 7–0 | Carlos Sousa Almeida | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Octagon Rounds Fight 2 | April 13, 2013 | 2 | 2:20 | Palmas, Brazil |
Win | 6–0 | Aldo Ariel Villalba | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | Pro Mix Fight 7 | March 9, 2013 | 1 | 1:30 | Campo Grande, Brazil |
Win | 5–0 | Michael William Costa | Decision (unanimous) | Shooto Brazil 34 | September 21, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Brasilia, Brazil |
Win | 4–0 | Leonardo Moura | Decision (unanimous) | Encontro Fight 2 | July 27, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Sao Paulo, Brazil |
win | 3–0 | Jhon Leno | KO (knee) | Rockstrike MMA | May 26, 2012 | 1 | N/A | Brasilia, Brazil |
Win | 2–0 | James Carvalho | TKO (elbows) | Precol Combat 7 | May 5, 2012 | 1 | 1:55 | Unaí, Brazil |
Win | 1–0 | Ismael Bonfim | Submission (guillotine choke) | Precol Combat 5 | September 4, 2011 | 1 | 2:55 | Unaí, Brazil |
Adriano Moraes's Most Popular Fights
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FAQs on Adriano Moraes
Q1. When is Adriano Moraes fighting next?
Adriano Moraes is set to face Demetrious Johnson on May 5, 2023, for the ONE Championship flyweight title.
Q2. How many fights has Adriano Moraes had in the ONE Championship?
Adriano Moraes has had fifteen fights in the ONE Championship so far.
*Last updated on March 31, 2023.