Dhiego Lima (born January 31, 1989) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in the Welterweight division.
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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.
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. Over the course of the show, Lima first defeated Tim Williams in the quarterfinals via submission (rear-naked choke). In the semifinals, Lima went on to defeat Roger Zapata via submission (armbar) to reach the finals.
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. Lima lost the fight via knockout in the first round. Subsequently, Lima was awarded both Performance of the Season bonuses for his submission finishes during the season.
Lima was expected to face Pawel Pawlak in a welterweight bout on November 8, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 56. However, Pawlak was forced to pull out of the fight due to injury and replaced by Jorge de Oliveira. Lima won the fight via unanimous decision.
Lima faced Tim Means on February 28, 2015 at UFC 184. Means won the fight via first round TKO.
Lima filled in as a short notice replacement against Li Jingliang on May 16, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 66, replacing Roger Zapata. He lost the fight by knockout in the first round.
On July 5, 2015, Lima confirmed his release from the UFC.
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. 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 fellow 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 fellow team mate Jesse Taylor in the finals on July 7, 2017 at The Ulimate Fighter: Redemption Finale. He lost the back-and-forth fight via rear-naked choke submission in the second round.
Lima is expected to face Yushin Okami on April 14, 2018 at UFC on Fox 29.
Personal life
Lima is the brother of former Bellator welterweight champion Douglas Lima.
Championships and accomplishments
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 Fighting Championship
- Titan FC Welterweight Championship (One Time)
Mixed martial arts record
Mixed martial arts exhibition record
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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