Dhiego Lima | |
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Born | Goiânia, Brazil | January 31, 1989
Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)[1] |
Weight | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb) |
Division | Welterweight Middleweight |
Reach | 75 in (191 cm)[1] |
Fighting out of | Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
Team | American Top Team Gwinnett |
Rank | Brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[2] |
Years active | 2010–2022 |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 24 |
Wins | 15 |
By knockout | 4 |
By submission | 4 |
By decision | 7 |
Losses | 9 |
By knockout | 5 |
By submission | 1 |
By decision | 3 |
Notable relatives | Douglas Lima brother |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Dhiego Lima (born January 31, 1989) is a Brazilian retired mixed martial artist who competed in the welterweight division of the UFC.
Mixed martial arts career
[edit]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 9 - 1, before auditioning for The Ultimate Fighter.[3]
The Ultimate Fighter
[edit]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
[edit]Lima made his official UFC 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 5, 2015, Lima confirmed his release from the UFC.[16]
The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption
[edit]In February 2017, it was revealed that Lima would compete again on the UFC's reality show in the 25th season on The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption.[17] Lima was the fourth pick overall for Team Dillashaw. He faced Hayder Hassan in the opening round and won by unanimous decision. He faced Gilbert Smith in the quarter-finals, winning the bout in a third round sudden death victory. Smith announced his retirement after the loss to Lima. In the semi-finals, Lima faced teammate Tom Gallicchio and won by unanimous decision to be the first fighter in the finals.
UFC return
[edit]Three years after his first stint on the show, Lima faced teammate Jesse Taylor in the finals on July 7, 2017, at The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption Finale.[18] He lost the back-and-forth fight via rear-naked choke submission in the second round.[19]
Lima faced Yushin Okami on April 14, 2018, at UFC on Fox 29.[20] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[21]
Lima faced Chad Laprise on December 8, 2018, at UFC 231.[22] He won the fight by knockout in the first round.[23]
As the last fight of his The Ultimate Fighter contract, Lima faced Court McGee on April 27, 2019, at UFC Fight Night: Jacaré vs. Hermansson.[24][25][26] He won the fight via split decision.[27]
After the McGee fight, Lima signed a new contract with the UFC and faced Luke Jumeau on October 6, 2019, at UFC 243.[28][26] He won the fight via split decision.[29] Despite the win, Lima's manager revealed that they are going to appeal the split decision to be turned to unanimous.[30]
Lima was scheduled to face Alex Morono on February 8, 2020, at UFC 247.[31] However, on January 22, 2020, Lima was forced to withdraw from the bout due to a neck injury.[32]
Lima was scheduled to face Belal Muhammad, replacing Sean Brady on December 19, 2020, at UFC Fight Night 183.[33] However, Muhammed was diagnosed with COVID-19 during the week leading up to the event and the bout was scrapped from the card,[34] and the bout was rescheduled to February 13, 2021, at UFC 258[35] Lima lost the fight via unanimous decision.[36]
Lima faced Matt Brown on June 19, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 25.[37] He lost the fight by knockout in the second round.[38]
In February 2022, Lima announced his retirement from competition in MMA.[39]
Personal life
[edit]Dhiego Lima is the younger brother of the former Bellator Welterweight champion Douglas Lima. He is also owner, along with his brother Douglas Lima, of American Top Team - Team Lima in Lawrenceville, Georgia.[40]
Championships and accomplishments
[edit]Ultimate Fighting Championship
- The Ultimate Fighter 19 - Performance of the Season (Lima was awarded both Performance bonuses)
- Runner up on The Ultimate Fighter 19
- Runner up on The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption
- Titan FC Welterweight Championship (One Time)
Mixed martial arts record
[edit]24 matches | 15 wins | 9 losses |
By knockout | 4 | 5 |
By submission | 4 | 1 |
By decision | 7 | 3 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Loss | 15–9 | Matt Brown | KO (punch) | UFC on ESPN: The Korean Zombie vs. Ige | June 19, 2021 | 2 | 3:02 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Loss | 15–8 | Belal Muhammad | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 258 | February 13, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Win | 15–7 | Luke Jumeau | Decision (split) | UFC 243 | October 6, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Melbourne, Australia | |
Win | 14–7 | Court McGee | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: Jacaré vs. Hermansson | April 27, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Sunrise, Florida, United States | |
Win | 13–7 | Chad Laprise | KO (punch) | UFC 231 | December 8, 2018 | 1 | 1:37 | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | |
Loss | 12–7 | Yushin Okami | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on Fox: Poirier vs. Gaethje | April 14, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Glendale, Arizona, United States | |
Loss | 12–6 | Jesse Taylor | Submission (rear-naked choke) | The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption Finale | July 7, 2017 | 2 | 0:43 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Lost The Ultimate Fighter 25 Welterweight Tournament. |
Loss | 12–5 | Jason Jackson | TKO (punches) | Titan FC 42 | December 2, 2016 | 1 | 2:10 | Coral Gables, Florida, United States | Lost the Titan FC Welterweight Championship. |
Win | 12–4 | David Michaud | Decision (unanimous) | Titan FC 39 | June 10, 2016 | 5 | 5:00 | Coral Gables, Florida, United States | Won the vacant Titan FC Welterweight Championship. |
Win | 11–4 | Antonio Trócoli | Decision (unanimous) | Legacy FC 53 | April 8, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Atlanta, Georgia, United States | |
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. Saint 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 | Lost The Ultimate Fighter 19 Middleweight Tournament. |
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 | Catchweight (175 lb) bout. |
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 |
Mixed martial arts exhibition record
[edit]Exhibition record breakdown | ||
6 matches | 6 wins | 0 losses |
By submission | 2 | 0 |
By decision | 4 | 0 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Win | 6–0 | Tom Gallicchio | Decision (unanimous) | The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption | Jun 27, 2017 (airdate) | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | TUF 25 Semifinal Round |
Win | 5–0 | Gilbert Smith | Decision (unanimous) | Jun 14, 2017 (airdate) | 3 | 5:00 | TUF 25 Quarterfinal Round | ||
Win | 4–0 | Hayder Hassan | Decision (unanimous) | May 17, 2017 (airdate) | 2 | 5:00 | TUF 25 Preliminary Round | ||
Win | 3–0 | Roger Zapata | Submission (armbar) | The Ultimate Fighter 19 | July 2, 2014 (airdate) | 1 | 0:34 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | TUF 19 Semifinal Round |
win | 2–0 | Tim Williams | Submission (rear-naked choke) | May 7, 2014 (airdate) | 2 | 3:36 | TUF 19 Quarterfinal Round | ||
Win | 1–0 | Adam Stroup | Decision (unanimous) | April 16, 2014 (airdate) | 2 | 5:00 | TUF 19 Elimination Round |
See also
[edit]References
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