Dhiego Lima

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Dhiego Lima
Born (1989-01-31) January 31, 1989 (age 35)
Goiânia, Brazil
Nationality Brazilian
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
Division Welterweight
Reach 75.0 in (191 cm)[1]
Fighting out of Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Team American Top Team Atlanta
Rank Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[2]
Years active 2010-present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 14
Wins 10
By knockout 3
By submission 4
By decision 3
Losses 4
By knockout 3
By decision 1
Notable relatives Douglas Lima brother
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Dhiego Lima (born January 31, 1989) is an Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in the Welterweight division.

Mixed martial arts career

Lima was born and spent his early childhood in the Brazilian city of Goiânia and began training in mixed martial arts as a teenager. He moved to the United States with his brother, settling in Atlanta, Georgia. Lima made his professional debut in 2010 competing for regional promotions across North America, including a five fight stint with Maximum Fighting Championship. He compiled a record of 10 - 1, before auditioning for The Ultimate Fighter.[3]

The Ultimate Fighter

In December 2013, it was announced that Lima would a cast member on The Ultimate Fighter 19, representing Team Edgar at middleweight.[3] Over the course of the show, Lima first defeated Tim Williams in the quarterfinals via submission (rear-naked choke).[4] In the semifinals, Lima went on to defeat Roger Zapata via submission (armbar) to reach the finals.[5]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Lima made his official debut facing fellow castmate, and Team Edgar teammate Eddie Gordon in the middleweight finals on July 6, 2014 The Ultimate Fighter 19 Finale.[6] Lima lost the fight via knockout in the first round.[7] Subsequently, Lima was awarded both Performance of the Season bonuses for his submission finishes during the season.[8]

Lima was expected to face Pawel Pawlak in a welterweight bout on November 8, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 56.[9] However, Pawlak was forced to pull out of the fight due to injury and replaced by Jorge de Oliveira.[10] Lima won the fight via unanimous decision.[11]

Lima faced Tim Means on February 28, 2015 at UFC 184.[12] Means won the fight via first round TKO.[13]

Lima filled in as a short notice replacement against Li Jingliang on May 16, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 66, replacing Roger Zapata.[14] He lost the fight by knockout in the first round.[15]

On July 5th 2015, Lima confirmed his release from the UFC.[16]

Championships and accomplishments

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 10–4 Li Jingliang KO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. Faber May 16, 2015 1 1:25 Pasay, Philippines
Loss 10–3 Tim Means TKO (punches) UFC 184 February 28, 2015 1 2:17 Los Angeles, California, United States
Win 10–2 Jorge de Oliveira Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. St. Preux November 8, 2014 3 5:00 Uberlândia, Brazil Return to Welterweight
Loss 9–2 Eddie Gordon KO (punches) The Ultimate Fighter: Team Edgar vs. Team Penn Finale July 6, 2014 1 1:11 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States The Ultimate Fighter 19 Middleweight Final.
Win 9–1 Ricky Rainey Decision (split) XFC 25: Boiling Point September 6, 2013 3 5:00 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Win 8–1 Roger Carroll TKO (punches) Wild Bill's Fight Night 53 March 16, 2013 3 3:06 Duluth, Georgia, United States
Win 7–1 Nick Hinchliffe Decision (unanimous) MFC 34 August 10, 2012 3 5:00 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Loss 6–1 Nathan Coy Decision (unanimous) MFC 32 January 27, 2012 3 5:00 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Win 6–0 Jamie Toney KO (punches) MFC 30: Up Close & Personal June 10, 2011 1 2:47 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Win 5–0 Josh Taveirne Submission (rear-naked choke) MFC 29: Conquer April 8, 2011 3 3:35 Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Win 4–0 Bill Fraser KO (punch) MFC 27 November 12, 2010 2 2:36 Enoch, Alberta, Canada
Win 3–0 Keon Caldwell Submission (armbar) Sportfight X - 3 July 10, 2010 1 4:44 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Win 2–0 Kenny Moss Submission (triangle choke) Sportfight X - 1 March 26, 2010 1 4:28 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Win 1–0 Steve Montgomery Submission (triangle choke) Fight Party February 5, 2010 3 4:41 Greenville, South Carolina, United States

See also

References

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External links

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