Douglas Lima

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Douglas Lima
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BornDouglas Lima
(1988-01-05) 5 January 1988 (age 37)
Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil [1]
Other namesThe Phenom
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight185 lb (84 kg; 13.2 st)
Division Welterweight (2006–present)
Middleweight (2020, 2023–present)
Reach74+1⁄2 in (189 cm)
Style Muay Thai
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Team American Top Team Atlanta (until 2020) [2]
American Top Team Gwinnett (2020–present) [2]
RankBlack belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Roan Carneiro [3]
Years active2006–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total45
Wins33
By knockout16
By submission10
By decision7
Losses12
By knockout1
By submission1
By decision10
Amateur Muay Thai record
Total21
Wins21
By knockout17
Other information
Notable relatives Dhiego Lima (brother)
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Douglas Lima (born 5 January 1988) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in the Welterweight and Middleweight divisions. He formely competed for Bellator MMA, where he is a former three-time 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. [2] [4]

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Background

Lima was born and grew up initially in Aparecida de Goiânia, Brazil. [5] Douglas took interest in martial arts from Bruce Lee and Jean-Claude Van Damme movies, and started training capoeira. [5] In 2000, Lima moved to Atlanta, Georgia with his family, and eventually started training Muay Thai and Brazilian jiu-jitsu at the age of 14. [6] He graduated from Joseph Wheeler High School.[ citation needed ] He trained at American Top Team Atlanta with Roan Carneiro. [7] [8]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Lima began his professional mixed martial arts career with decent success, soon compiling a record of 5–0. [7]

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 [9] by defeating him via TKO due to punches in the second round. [7]

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. [10] 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. [10] 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." [10] Following the loss, Lima never appeared for the AFL promotion again. [7]

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. [11] 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. [7]

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. [12]

With the win, Lima was given an MFC Welterweight title shot against Jesse Juarez at MFC 27. [13] Lima went on to defeat Juarez via armbar, midway through the final round. [14]

Lima then defended the title against Terry Martin at MFC 29, winning the fight via first-round TKO. [15]

Bellator Fighting Championships

In May 2011, it was announced that Lima had signed to fight for Bellator Fighting Championships. [16]

Lima entered into the Bellator Season 5 Welterweight Tournament. [17] He fought Steve Carl in the opening round held at Bellator 49 and won the fight via unanimous decision. [18] Lima fought Chris Lozano in the semifinals at Bellator 53 and won via KO in the second round. [19] In the finals held at Bellator 57, he claimed the tournament victory and earned a shot at the title by knocking out Ben Saunders in the second round. [20]

First title shot

Lima got his title shot against welterweight champion Ben Askren at Bellator 64 on April 6, 2012. [21] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. [22]

Lima defeated Jacob Ortiz via head kick and knee at 4:50 of the third round at Bellator 79 on November 2, 2012. [23]

Bellator Season Eight tournament

Lima faced Russian MMA prospect Michail Tsarev in Season Eight Welterweight Tournament on January 24, 2013 at Bellator 86. [24] He won the fight via TKO due to leg strikes in round 2. [25] In the semi-finals, he was scheduled to face Brent Weedman, but ultimately Weedman suffered an injury and was replaced by Bryan Baker at Bellator 90 on February 21, 2013. [26] He won the fight via knock out in the first round. [27] He was expected to face Ben Saunders in a rematch in the tournament final at Bellator 93. However, Lima suffered a broken hand and the rematch was postponed, finally taking place at Bellator 100 on September 20, 2013. [28] [29] Lima once again won in the second round, this time via a brutal head kick knockout. [30]

First Bellator Welterweight Championship reign

Lima faced judo olympian Rick Hawn at Bellator 117 on April 18, 2014, for the vacant Bellator Welterweight Championship. [31] After several knockdowns due to leg kicks, Lima won via TKO due to corner stoppage to win the vacant Bellator Welterweight Championship. [32]

Lima was scheduled to make his first title defense against Paul Daley on February 27, 2015 at Bellator 134. [33] However, in January, it was announced that Lima had pulled out of the fight due to injury. [34] Lima was replaced by fellow Brazilian André Santos. [35]

After 15 months away from the sport due to knee injuries, Lima returned to defend his title against Bellator Season Ten Welterweight tournament winner Andrey Koreshkov at Bellator 140 on July 17, 2015. [36] He lost the fight and title by unanimous decision. [37]

Return to title contention and second reign

After nearly a year away from the sport, Lima returned to the Bellator cage to replace Josh Koscheck against Paul Daley at Bellator 158 on July 16, 2016. [38] He won the fight via unanimous decision. [39]

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. [40]

For the first defense of his second title reign, Lima faced Lorenz Larkin at Bellator NYC on June 24, 2017. [41] He won the fight via a unanimous decision (50–45, 48–47, and 48–47) to retain the Bellator welterweight championship. [42]

On September 6, 2017 Lima announced that he had signed a six-fight, two-year contract with Bellator. [43]

For the second defense of his title, Lima faced Rory MacDonald at Bellator 192 on January 20, 2018. [44] He lost the back-and-forth fight by unanimous decision. [45]

2019 Bellator Welterweight GP and third reign

Lima faced Andrey Koreshkov in a third match as part of the opening round of the Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix on September 29, 2018 at Bellator 206. [46] He won the fight via a rear-naked choke in the fifth round. [47]

In the tournament semifinals, Lima faced the undefeated Michael Page in the co-main event at Bellator 221 on May 11, 2019. Lima won the fight via knockout in round two. [48]

In the Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix final, Lima challenged Rory MacDonald in a rematch for the welterweight title at Bellator 232 on October 26, 2019. [49] 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. [50]

Attempt at middleweight championship

As the first fight of his new, multi-year contract, Lima was scheduled to face Gegard Mousasi for the vacant Bellator Middleweight World Championship at Bellator 242 on May 9, 2020. [51] [52] However, it was later announced that Bellator 242 and Lima's fight against Mousasi were being postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [53] Instead, Lima faced Mousasi on October 29 at Bellator 250. [54] Lima lost the fight via unanimous decision. [55]

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. [56] He lost the bout by unanimous decision. [57]

Losing streak

Lima faced Michael Page in a rematch on October 1, 2021 at Bellator 267. [58] He lost the bout via split decision. [59] 6 out of 7 media outlets scored the bout as a win for Lima. [60]

Lima was scheduled to face Jason Jackson on May 13, 2022 at Bellator 281. [61] However, due to unknown reasons, the bout was pulled from the event and was rescheduled for July 22, 2022 at Bellator 283. [62] [63] After the main event was scrapped and the reshuffling of the bouts, Lima vs. Jackson was upgraded to the main event and 5 rounds. [64] 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. [65] Lima lost the bout via unanimous decision, getting controlled on the ground for 5 rounds. [66]

Return to middleweight

Moving up to Middleweight once again, Lima faced Costello van Steenis on May 12, 2023 at Bellator 296. [67] He won the bout via unanimous decision. [68]

With one fight remaining on his prevailing contract, Lima signed a new multi-year contract with PFL after publicly scolding the organization for keeping him benched for over a year for allegedly too high purse. [69] As the first bout of his new contract, Lima faced Aaron Jeffery at Bellator Champions Series 4 on September 7, 2024. [70] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. [71]

On January 16, 2025, it was announced that he had left the promotion and signed with the Global Fight League. [72]

Professional grappling career

Lima competed against Rinat Fakhretdinov at ADXC 2 on January 19, 2024. [73] He lost the match by unanimous decision. [74]

Personal life

Lima and his wife have two daughters and a son. [6] [75]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
45 matches33 wins12 losses
By knockout161
By submission101
By decision710
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss33–12Aaron JefferyDecision (unanimous) Bellator Champions Series 4 September 7, 202435:00 San Diego, California, United States
Win33–11Costello van SteenisDecision (unanimous) Bellator 296 May 12, 202335:00 Paris, FranceReturn to Middleweight.
Loss32–11 Jason Jackson Decision (unanimous) Bellator 283 July 22, 202255:00 Tacoma, Washington, United StatesCatchweight (172.8 lb) bout; Lima missed weight.
Loss32–10 Michael Page Decision (split) Bellator 267 October 1, 202135:00 London, England
Loss32–9 Yaroslav Amosov Decision (unanimous) Bellator 260 June 11, 202155:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United StatesLost the Bellator Welterweight World Championship.
Loss32–8 Gegard Mousasi Decision (unanimous) Bellator 250 October 29, 202055:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United StatesMiddleweight debut. For the vacant Bellator Middleweight World Championship.
Win32–7 Rory MacDonald Decision (unanimous) Bellator 232 October 26, 201955:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United StatesWon the Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix and the Bellator Welterweight World Championship.
Win31–7 Michael Page KO (punches) Bellator 221 May 11, 201920:35 Rosemont, Illinois, United States Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix Semifinal.
Win30–7 Andrey Koreshkov Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 206 September 29, 201853:04 San Jose, California, United States Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix Quarterfinal.
Loss29–7 Rory MacDonald Decision (unanimous) Bellator 192 January 20, 201855:00 Inglewood, California, United StatesLost the Bellator Welterweight World Championship.
Win29–6 Lorenz Larkin Decision (unanimous) Bellator NYC June 24, 201755:00 New York City, New York, United StatesDefended the Bellator Welterweight World Championship.
Win28–6 Andrey Koreshkov KO (punches) Bellator 164 November 10, 201631:21 Tel Aviv, IsraelWon the Bellator Welterweight World Championship.
Win27–6 Paul Daley Decision (unanimous) Bellator 158 July 16, 201635:00 London, England, United Kingdom
Loss26–6 Andrey Koreshkov Decision (unanimous) Bellator 140 July 17, 201555:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United StatesLost the Bellator Welterweight World Championship.
Win26–5 Rick Hawn TKO (corner stoppage) Bellator 117 April 18, 201423:19 Council Bluffs, Iowa, United StatesWon the vacant Bellator Welterweight World Championship.
Win25–5 Ben Saunders KO (head kick) Bellator 100 September 20, 201324:33 Phoenix, Arizona, United StatesWon the Bellator Season 8 Welterweight Tournament.
Win24–5 Bryan Baker KO (punch) Bellator 90 February 21, 201312:34 West Valley City, Utah, United States Bellator Season 8 Welterweight Tournament Semifinal.
Win23–5 Michail Tsarev TKO (leg kicks) Bellator 86 January 24, 201321:44 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States Bellator Season 8 Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
Win22–5Jacob OrtizTKO (head kick and knee) Bellator 79 November 2, 201234:50 Rama, Ontario, Canada180 lb Catchweight bout.
Loss21–5 Ben Askren Decision (unanimous) Bellator 64 April 6, 201255:00 Windsor, Ontario, CanadaFor the Bellator Welterweight World Championship.
Win21–4 Ben Saunders KO (punches) Bellator 57 November 12, 201121:21 Rama, Ontario, CanadaWon the Bellator Season 5 Welterweight Tournament.
Win20–4 Chris Lozano KO (punch) Bellator 53 October 8, 201123:14 Miami, Oklahoma, United States Bellator Season 5 Welterweight Tournament Semifinal.
Win19–4 Steve Carl Decision (unanimous) Bellator 49 September 10, 201135:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey United States Bellator Season 5 Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
Win18–4 Terry Martin TKO (punches) MFC 29: Conquer April 8, 201111:14 Windsor, Ontario, CanadaDefended the MFC Welterweight Championship. Knockout of the Night.
Win17–4 Jesse Juarez Submission (triangle armbar) MFC 27 November 12, 201032:37 Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaWon the vacant MFC Welterweight Championship. Submission of the Night.
Win16–4 Ryan Ford Submission (armbar) MFC 26 September 10, 201020:48 Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaSubmission of the Night.
Win15–4Cortez ColemanDecision (split)SportFight X-1: BeatdownMarch 26, 201035:00 Atlanta, Georgia, United StatesWon the 2010 REDLINE Middleweight Grand Prix.
Win14–4 Clint Hester Decision (unanimous)Sin City Fight Club: Redline Grand Prix Round 2November 13, 200935:00 Atlanta, Georgia, United States2010 REDLINE Middleweight Grand Prix Semifinal.
Win13–4Eddie HernandezSubmission (triangle choke)Sin City Fight Club: Redline Grand Prix Opening RoundOctober 10, 200912:34 Atlanta, Georgia, United States2010 REDLINE Middleweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal.
Loss12–4Eric DahlbergDecision (unanimous)Best of the BestJune 12, 200935:00 Columbus, Georgia, United States
Loss12–3Charles BlanchardDecision (unanimous) KOTC: Invincible March 27, 200935:00 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Win12–2Joseph BaizeTKO (punches)Southern Kentucky: Combat LeagueAugust 23, 200812:30 Owensboro, Kentucky, United States
Loss11–2 Brent Weedman Submission (armbar)AFL: BulletproofMay 30, 200824:39 Atlanta, Georgia, United StatesFor the vacant AFL Welterweight Championship.
Win11–1Cody SenseneyTKO (punches)AFL: EruptionMarch 7, 200812:45 Lexington, Kentucky, United States
Win10–1Eric DavilaSubmission (armbar)ROF 31: UndisputedDecember 1, 200723:52 Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Win9–1Daniel DouglasSubmission (rear-naked choke)RMBB & PCF 1: HellRazorOctober 16, 200710:28 Denver, Colorado, United States
Win8–1Kyle BakerSubmission (triangle armbar)Reign in the CageAugust 11, 200714:45 Alabama, United States
Win7–1Ed NunoTKO (injury)XFS 6: Bad BloodJuly 14, 200710:28 Boise, Idaho, United States
Win6–1Joshua HancockTKOEvolution: Mayhem in AlbanyMarch 10, 20071N/A Albany, Georgia, United States
Loss5–1 Matt Brown TKO (punches)ISCF: InvasionFebruary 9, 200722:50 Kennesaw, Georgia, United StatesFor the vacant ISCF Eastern U.S. Welterweight Championship.
Win5–0Ray PeralesTKO (submission to punches)Xtreme Fight Series 3December 15, 200613:07 Boise, Idaho, United States
Win4–0John NellermoeSubmission (triangle choke)ISCF: Southside SlugfestOctober 21, 200611:07 Peachtree City, Georgia, United States
Win3–0Nathan OsterkampSubmission (rear-naked choke)Border WarzOctober 14, 200611:57 Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
Win2–0Steve LintonSubmission (verbal)ISCF: Fever Fight NightSeptember 22, 20061N/A Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Win1–0Carlos Julio MolestinaKO (punches)Wild Bill's: Fight Night 3July 14, 200611:08 Duluth, Georgia, United States

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