Dhiego Lima
Born (1989-01-31) January 31, 1989 (age 35)
Goiânia, Brazil
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)[1]
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
DivisionWelterweight
Middleweight
Reach75 in (191 cm)[1]
Fighting out ofAtlanta, Georgia, United States
TeamAmerican Top Team Gwinnett
RankBrown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[2]
Years active2010–2022
Mixed martial arts record
Total24
Wins15
By knockout4
By submission4
By decision7
Losses9
By knockout5
By submission1
By decision3
Notable relativesDouglas 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

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

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 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

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

Three years after his first stint on the show, Lima faced teammate Jesse Taylor in the finals on July 7, 2017, at The Ulimate 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

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

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Titan Fighting Championship

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
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
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

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
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

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See also

References

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