Douglas Lima

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Douglas Lima
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Roan Carneiro[2]
Years active2006–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total44
Wins33
By knockout16
By submission10
By decision7
Losses11
By knockout1
By submission1
By decision9
Amateur Muay Thai record
Total21
Wins21
By knockout17
Other information
Notable relativesDhiego Lima (brother)
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Douglas Lima (born 5 January 1988) is a Brazilian

Bellator Welterweight Champion. He is also the former MFC Welterweight Champion. Lima and his younger brother, Dhiego, own and operate American Top Team - Team Lima in Duluth, Georgia.[3][4]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Lima was born in Brazil and moved to the state of Georgia in the United States graduating from

Joseph Wheeler High School. He began training with American Top Team Atlanta.[5] Son to Fausto and Cologera Lima. He trains with Roan Carneiro.[6] Lima began his professional mixed martial arts career with decent success, soon compiling a record of 5–0.[5]

In February 2007, Lima faced the future Ultimate Fighter competitor Matt Brown for the ISCF (International Sport Combat Federation) Pro East Coast Welterweight Title. Brown dealt Lima his first professional loss[7] by defeating him via TKO due to punches in the second round.[5]

American Fight League

In May 2008, Lima had his first defense of the title against Brent Weedman. Weedman was reportedly brought in to the fight to showcase Lima's skills, as Weedman was expected to be an easy fight.[8] Weedman threatened early on with a triangle choke which was unsuccessful. Late in the second round, Weedman again caught Lima in a triangle choke, but transitioned to an armbar, which forced Lima to submit, giving Weedman the title.[8] Weedman would later go on to say "They brought me in because Douglas Lima would make a great champ for them. Now, it's my turn to step up. I feel good about the fact that I did a one-fight deal with them. We're going to talk a multi-fight contract now."[8] Following the loss, Lima never appeared for the AFL promotion again.[5]

World Extreme Cagefighting

Following another win via TKO, Lima joined World Extreme Cagefighting. His debut fight was scheduled to take place at WEC 39 against Justin Haskins.[9] However, Lima was forced to withdraw from the card while waiting on papers to arrive from the U.S. Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services.[1] Lima's WEC debut never transpired, as instead, he joined King of the Cage, where he faced another future Ultimate Fighter competitor in Charles Blanchard, losing by unanimous decision.[5]

Maximum Fighting Championship

In September 2010, Douglas Lima joined the Maximum Fighting Championship, facing off against Ryan Ford. In front of Ford's hometown fans, Lima was able to defeat Ford via armbar, early in the second round.[10]

With the win, Lima was given an MFC Welterweight title shot against Jesse Juarez at MFC 27.[11] Lima went on to defeat Juarez via armbar, midway through the final round.[12]

Lima then defended the title against Terry Martin at MFC 29, winning the fight via first-round TKO.

Bellator Fighting Championships

2011

In May 2011, it was announced that Lima had signed to fight for

Bellator Fighting Championships.[13]

Lima entered into the

Bellator 53 and won via KO in the second round. In the finals, he faced Ben Saunders
and won via KO in the second round.

2012

Lima got his title shot against welterweight champion

Bellator 64 on April 6, 2012.[14]
He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Lima defeated Jacob Ortiz via head kick and knee at 4:50 of the third round at

Bellator 79
on November 2, 2012.

2013

Lima faced Russian MMA prospect

Bellator 93. Lima suffered a broken hand.[15]

The rematch with Saunders eventually took place at

Bellator 100
on September 20, 2013. Lima once again won in the second round, this time via a brutal head kick knockout.

2014

Lima faced judo olympian

Bellator 117 on April 18, 2014.[16] After several knockdowns due to leg kicks, Lima won via TKO due to corner stoppage to win the vacant Bellator Welterweight Championship.[17]

2015

Lima was scheduled to make his first title defense against

Bellator 134.[18] However, in January, it was announced that Lima had pulled out of the fight due to injury.[19] Lima was replaced by fellow Brazilian André Santos.[20]

After 15 months away from the sport due to knee injuries, Lima returned to defend his title against

Bellator 140 on July 17, 2015.[21]
He lost the fight and title by unanimous decision.

2016

After nearly a year away from the sport, Lima returned to the Bellator cage to replace

Bellator 158 on July 16, 2016.[22]
He won the fight via unanimous decision.

The win over Daley earned Lima a rematch against Bellator Welterweight Champion Andrey Koreshkov. The two met in the main event at

Bellator 164
on November 10, 2016. Lima regained his title by winning by knockout in the third round.

2017

For the first defense of his second title reign, Lima faced

Bellator NYC on June 24, 2017. He won the fight via a unanimous decision (50–45, 48–47, and 48–47) to retain the Bellator welterweight championship.[23]

On September 6, 2017 Lima announced that he had signed a six-fight, two-year contract with Bellator.[24]

2018

For the second defense of his title, Lima faced

Bellator 192 on January 20, 2018.[25] He lost the back-and-forth fight by unanimous decision.[26]

Lima faced

Bellator 206.[27] He won the fight via a rear-naked choke in the fifth round.[28]

2019

In the tournament semifinals, Lima faced the undefeated

Bellator 221
on May 11, 2019. Lima won the fight via knockout in round two.

In the

Bellator 232 on October 26, 2019.[29] He won the fight by unanimous decision to become a three-time Bellator welterweight champion and the 2019 Welterweight Grand Prix winner, receiving the $1,000,000 prize.[30]

2020

As the first fight of his new, multi-year contract, Lima was scheduled to face

Bellator 250.[34] Lima lost the fight via unanimous decision.[35]

2021

In the first defense of his title in his third reign as

Bellator Welterweight World Champion, Lima faced undefeated Yaroslav Amosov at Bellator 260 on June 11, 2021.[36] He lost the bout by unanimous decision.[37]

Lima faced Michael Page in a rematch on October 1, 2021 at Bellator 267.[38] He lost the bout via split decision.[39] 6 out of 7 media outlets scored the bout as a win for Lima.[40]

2022

Lima was scheduled to face Jason Jackson on May 13, 2022 at Bellator 281.[41] However, due to unknown reasons, the bout was pulled from the event and was rescheduled for July 22, 2022 at Bellator 283.[42][43] After the main event was scrapped and the reshuffling of the bouts, Lima vs. Jackson was upgraded to the main event and 5 rounds.[44] At the weigh-ins, Douglas Lima, came in at 172.8 lbs, 1.8 pounds heavy for his headlining welterweight bout. The bout proceeded at a catchweight and Lima was fined a percentage of his individual purse, which went to Jackson.[45] Lima lost the bout via unanimous decision, getting controlled on the ground for 5 rounds.[46]

Moving up to Middleweight once again, Lima faced Costello van Steenis on May 12, 2023 at Bellator 296.[47] He won the bout via unanimous decision.[48]

Professional grappling career

Lima is competed against Rinat Fakhretdinov at ADXC 2 on January 19, 2024.[49] He lost the match by unanimous decision.[50]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
44 matches 33 wins 11 losses
By knockout 16 1
By submission 10 1
By decision 7 9
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 33–11 Costello Van Steenis Decision (unanimous) Bellator 296 May 12, 2023 3 5:00 Paris, France Return to Middleweight.
Loss 32–11 Jason Jackson Decision (unanimous) Bellator 283 July 22, 2022 5 5:00 Tacoma, Washington, United States Catchweight (172.8 lb) bout; Lima missed weight.
Loss 32–10 Michael Page Decision (split) Bellator 267 October 1, 2021 3 5:00 London, England
Loss 32–9 Yaroslav Amosov Decision (unanimous) Bellator 260 June 11, 2021 5 5:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Lost the
Bellator Welterweight World Championship
.
Loss 32–8 Gegard Mousasi Decision (unanimous)
Bellator 250
 October 29, 2020 5 5:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Middleweight debut. For the vacant Bellator Middleweight World Championship.
Win 32–7 Rory MacDonald Decision (unanimous)
Bellator 232
 October 26, 2019 5 5:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Won the
Bellator Welterweight World Championship
.
Win 31–7 Michael Page KO (punches)
Bellator 221
 May 11, 2019 2 0:35 Rosemont, Illinois, United States
Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix
Semifinal.
Win 30–7 Andrey Koreshkov Technical Submission (rear-naked choke)
Bellator 206
 September 29, 2018 5 3:04 San Jose, California, United States
Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix
Quarterfinal.
Loss 29–7 Rory MacDonald Decision (unanimous)
Bellator 192
 January 20, 2018 5 5:00 Inglewood, California, United States Lost the
Bellator Welterweight World Championship
.
Win 29–6 Lorenz Larkin Decision (unanimous)
Bellator NYC
 June 24, 2017 5 5:00
New York City, New York
, United States 		Defended the
Bellator Welterweight World Championship
.
Win 28–6 Andrey Koreshkov KO (punches)
Bellator 164
 November 10, 2016 3 1:21 Tel Aviv, Israel Won the
Bellator Welterweight World Championship
.
Win 27–6 Paul Daley Decision (unanimous)
Bellator 158
 July 16, 2016 3 5:00
London, England
, United Kingdom
Loss 26–6 Andrey Koreshkov Decision (unanimous)
Bellator 140
 July 17, 2015 5 5:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Lost the
Bellator Welterweight World Championship
.
Win 26–5 Rick Hawn TKO (corner stoppage)
Bellator 117
 April 18, 2014 2 3:19 Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States Won the vacant
Bellator Welterweight World Championship
.
Win 25–5 Ben Saunders KO (head kick)
Bellator 100
 September 20, 2013 2 4:33 Phoenix, Arizona, United States Won the
Bellator Season 8 Welterweight Tournament
.
Win 24–5 Bryan Baker KO (punch)
Bellator 90
 February 21, 2013 1 2:34 West Valley City, Utah, United States
Bellator Season 8 Welterweight Tournament
Semifinal.
Win 23–5 Michail Tsarev TKO (leg kicks)
Bellator 86
 January 24, 2013 2 1:44 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
Bellator Season 8 Welterweight Tournament
Quarterfinal.
Win 22–5 Jacob Ortiz TKO (head kick and knee)
Bellator 79
 November 2, 2012 3 4:50 Rama, Ontario, Canada 180 lb Catchweight bout.
Loss 21–5 Ben Askren Decision (unanimous)
Bellator 64
 April 6, 2012 5 5:00 Windsor, Ontario, Canada For the
Bellator Welterweight World Championship
.
Win 21–4 Ben Saunders KO (punches)
Bellator 57
 November 12, 2011 2 1:21 Rama, Ontario, Canada Won the
Bellator Season 5 Welterweight Tournament
.
Win 20–4 Chris Lozano KO (punch)
Bellator 53
 October 8, 2011 2 3:14 Miami, Oklahoma, United States
Bellator Season 5 Welterweight Tournament
Semifinal.
Win 19–4 Steve Carl Decision (unanimous)
Bellator 49
 September 10, 2011 3 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey United States
Bellator Season 5 Welterweight Tournament
Quarterfinal.
Win 18–4 Terry Martin TKO (punches) MFC 29: Conquer April 8, 2011 1 1:14 Windsor, Ontario, Canada Defended the MFC Welterweight Championship. Knockout of the Night.
Win 17–4 Jesse Juarez Submission (triangle armbar) MFC 27 November 12, 2010 3 2:37
Edmonton, Alberta
, Canada 		Won the vacant MFC Welterweight Championship. Submission of the Night.
Win 16–4 Ryan Ford Submission (armbar) MFC 26 September 10, 2010 2 0:48
Edmonton, Alberta
, Canada 		Submission of the Night.
Win 15–4 Cortez Coleman Decision (split) SportFight X-1: Beatdown March 26, 2010 3 5:00
Atlanta, Georgia
, United States 		Won the 2010 REDLINE Middleweight Grand Prix.
Win 14–4 Clint Hester Decision (unanimous) Sin City Fight Club: Redline Grand Prix Round 2 November 13, 2009 3 5:00
Atlanta, Georgia
, United States 		2010 REDLINE Middleweight Grand Prix Semifinal.
Win 13–4 Eddie Hernandez Submission (triangle choke) Sin City Fight Club: Redline Grand Prix Opening Round October 10, 2009 1 2:34
Atlanta, Georgia
, United States 		2010 REDLINE Middleweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal.
Loss 12–4 Eric Dahlberg Decision (unanimous) Best of the Best June 12, 2009 3 5:00 Columbus, Georgia, United States
Loss 12–3 Charles Blanchard Decision (unanimous) KOTC: Invincible March 27, 2009 3 5:00
Atlanta, Georgia
, United States
Win 12–2 Joseph Baize TKO (punches) Southern Kentucky: Combat League August 23, 2008 1 2:30 Owensboro, Kentucky, United States
Loss 11–2 Brent Weedman Submission (armbar) AFL: Bulletproof May 30, 2008 2 4:39
Atlanta, Georgia
, United States 		For the vacant AFL Welterweight Championship.
Win 11–1 Cody Senseney TKO (punches) AFL: Eruption March 7, 2008 1 2:45 Lexington, Kentucky, United States
Win 10–1 Eric Davila Submission (armbar) ROF 31: Undisputed December 1, 2007 2 3:52 Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Win 9–1 Daniel Douglas Submission (rear-naked choke) RMBB & PCF 1: HellRazor October 16, 2007 1 0:28
Denver, Colorado
, United States
Win 8–1 Kyle Baker Submission (triangle armbar) Reign in the Cage August 11, 2007 1 4:45 Alabama, United States
Win 7–1 Ed Nuno TKO (injury) XFS 6: Bad Blood July 14, 2007 1 0:28 Boise, Idaho, United States
Win 6–1 Joshua Hancock TKO Evolution: Mayhem in Albany March 10, 2007 1 N/A Albany, Georgia, United States
Loss 5–1 Matt Brown TKO (punches) ISCF: Invasion February 9, 2007 2 2:50 Kennesaw, Georgia, United States For the vacant ISCF Eastern U.S. Welterweight Championship.
Win 5–0 Ray Perales TKO (submission to punches) Xtreme Fight Series 3 December 15, 2006 1 3:07 Boise, Idaho, United States
Win 4–0 John Nellermoe Submission (triangle choke) ISCF: Southside Slugfest October 21, 2006 1 1:07
Peachtree City, Georgia
, United States
Win 3–0 Nathan Osterkamp Submission (rear-naked choke) Border Warz October 14, 2006 1 1:57 Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
Win 2–0 Steve Linton Submission (verbal) ISCF: Fever Fight Night September 22, 2006 1 N/A
Atlanta, Georgia
, United States
Win 1–0 Carlos Julio Molestina KO (punches) Wild Bill's: Fight Night 3 July 14, 2006 1 1:08 Duluth, Georgia, United States

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See also

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