Rodrigo Lima (fighter)

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Rodrigo Lima
Born (1991-05-09) May 9, 1991 (age 32)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Other namesRatinho
Nationality Brazilian
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Weight135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st)
Division Bantamweight (135 lb)
Featherweight (145 lb)
Reach66.0 in (168 cm)
Fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
TeamTeam Nogueira
Pochet / VT Jiu-Jitsu
Rank  Black belt in BJJ [1]
Years active2008–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total16
Wins12
By knockout3
By submission6
By decision3
Losses4
By submission2
By decision2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Rodrigo Lima (born May 9, 1991) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competed in Bellator's bantamweight division, as well as in smaller promotions.

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Mixed martial arts career

Early career: Watch Out Combat Show

Lima started his professional career in 2008. He fought mainly for Brazilian promotion Watch Out Combat Show. There he compiled a record of ten victories and no losses.

In 2011, Lima signed with Bellator [2] to compete in the bantamweight tournament. [3]

Bellator MMA

Lima made his debut on April 6, 2012 at Bellator 64 in the quarterfinal match of Bellator season six bantamweight tournament against Hiroshi Nakamura. Lima lost for the first time via unanimous decision (29-27, 29–27, 29-27). [4]

Lima faced Ronnie Mann on March 28, 2013 at Bellator 94. Lima defeated Mann via unanimous decision (30-27, 30–27, 30-27) and earned a spot in Bellator 2013 summer series bantamweight tournament. [5]

In the semifinal, Lima faced Rafael Silva on July 31, 2013 at Bellator 97. He lost via submission due to a rear-naked choke in the third round. [6]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
17 matches13 wins4 losses
By knockout30
By submission62
By decision42
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win13–4Rolando VelascoSubmission (guillotine choke)Tachi Palace Fights 33November 2, 201723:47 Lemoore, California, United States
Loss12–4 Shawn Bunch Decision (unanimous)Conquer FC 4June 24, 201735:00 Richmond, California, United States
Win12–3Matt BetzoldDecision (unanimous)Legacy FC 40March 20, 201535:00 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Loss11–3Keith RichardsonSubmission (arm-triangle choke)Fight Lab 43January 24, 20153N/A North Carolina, United States
Loss11–2 Rafael Silva Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 97 July 31, 201332:03 Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United StatesBellator 2013 summer series bantamweight tournament semifinal.
Win11–1 Ronnie Mann Decision (unanimous) Bellator 94 March 28, 201335:00 Tampa, Florida, United States
Loss10–1 Hiroshi Nakamura Decision (unanimous) Bellator 64 April 6, 201235:00 Windsor, Ontario, CanadaBellator season 6 bantamweight tournament quarterfinal.
Win10–0Denison SilvaTKO (punches)Watch Out Combat Show 15December 17, 201112:39 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win9–0Jeferson HallSubmission (guillotine choke)Watch Out Combat Show 15August 26, 201110:27 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win8–0Heliovanio da SilvaSubmission (rear-naked choke)Watch Out Combat Show 13May 13, 201112:22 Brasília, Brazil
Win7–0D'Angelo de Souza VieiraSubmission (bulldog choke)Watch Out Combat Show 10December 10, 201013:44 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win6–0Mauricio dos Santos Jr.Decision (unanimous)Brasil Fight 2: Minas Gerais vs. Rio de JaneiroAugust 14, 201035:00 Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Win5–0Bruno EmílioKO (punch)Watch Out Combat Show 8June 19, 20101N/A Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win4–0Luiz Carlos GomesTKO (retirement)Watch Out Combat Show 7April 8, 20101N/A Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win3–0Leandro FeijãoSubmission (armbar)Watch Out Combat Show 6December 12, 200910:24 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win2–0Eduardo FelicianoSubmission (arm-triangle choke)Watch Out Combat Show 3March 19, 200913:06 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win1–0Richard MedeirosDecision (unanimous)Watch Out Combat Show 1May 10, 200825:00 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Mixed martial arts amateur record

Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win4–0Jamilson SilvaDecision (unanimous)Watch Out Combat Show 4June 25, 200935:00 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win3–0Bruno AntunesSubmission (rear-naked choke)Rio FC 2June 20, 20091N/A Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win2–0Antonio RobertoDecision (unanimous)Rio FC 2June 20, 20092N/A Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win1–0Caio ConceiçãoDecision (unanimous)Watch Out Combat Show 2September 25, 200835:00 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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