Douglas Lima

Douglas Lima (born 5 January 1988) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in the welterweight division of Bellator MMA, where he is a three-time and current Bellator Welterweight World Champion. He is also the former MFC Welterweight Champion. He is currently ranked the #6 Welterweight fighter in the world by MMA ranking site Fight Matrix.[3] He holds notable victories over Rory MacDonald, Andrey Koreshkov (2x), Michael Page, Paul Daley, and Lorenz Larkin.

For the Brazilian water polo player, see Douglas Lima (water polo).
Douglas Lima
BornDouglas Lima
(1988-01-05) 5 January 1988
Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil[1]
Other namesThe Phenom
NationalityBrazilian
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)
DivisionWelterweight (2006–present)
Middleweight (2020)
Reach74 1⁄2 in (189 cm)
StyleMuay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofAtlanta, Georgia, United States
TeamAmerican Top Team Gwinnett
RankBlack belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Roan Carneiro[2]
Years active2006–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total39
Wins32
By knockout14
By submission12
By decision6
Losses7
By knockout1
By submission1
By decision5
Amateur Muay Thai record
Total21
Wins21
By knockout17
Other information
Notable relativesDhiego Lima (younger brother)
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

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.[4] Son to Fausto and Cologera Lima. He trains with Roan Carneiro.[5] Lima began his professional mixed martial arts career with decent success, soon compiling a record of 5–0.[4]

In February 2007, Lima faced the future Ultimate Fighter competitor Matt Brown. Brown dealt Lima his first professional loss[6] by defeating him via TKO due to punches in the second round.[4]

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.[7] 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.[7] 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."[7] Following the loss, Lima never appeared for the AFL promotion again.[4]

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.[8] 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.[4]

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.[9]

With the win, Lima was given an MFC Welterweight title shot against Jesse Juarez at MFC 27.[10] Lima went on to defeat Juarez via armbar, midway through the final round.[11]

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.[12]

Lima entered into the Bellator Season 5 Welterweight Tournament. He fought Steve Carl in the opening round held at Bellator 49 and won the fight via unanimous decision. Lima fought Chris Lozano in the semifinals at 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 Ben Askren at Bellator 64 on April 6, 2012.[13] 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 Michail Tsarev in Season Eight Welterweight Tournament on January 24, 2013 at Bellator 86. He won the fight via TKO due to leg strikes in round 2. In the semi-finals, he was scheduled to face Brent Weedman. Weedman suffered an injury and was replaced by Bryan Baker at Bellator 90 on February 21, 2013. He won the fight via knock out in the first round. He was expected to face Ben Saunders in a rematch in the tournament final at Bellator 93. Lima suffered a broken hand.[14]

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 Rick Hawn at Bellator 117 on April 18, 2014.[15] After several knockdowns due to leg kicks, Lima won via TKO due to corner stoppage to win the vacant Bellator Welterweight Championship.[16]

2015

Lima was scheduled to make his first title defense against Paul Daley on February 27, 2015 at Bellator 134.[17] However, in January, it was announced that Lima had pulled out of the fight due to injury.[18] Lima was replaced by fellow Brazilian André Santos.[19]

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.[20] 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 Josh Koscheck against Paul Daley at Bellator 158 on July 16, 2016.[21] 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 Lorenz Larkin at 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.[22]

On September 6, 2017 Lima announced that he had signed a six-fight, two-year contract with Bellator.[23]

2018

For the second defense of his title, Lima faced Rory MacDonald at Bellator 192 on January 20, 2018.[24] He lost the back-and-forth fight by unanimous decision.[25]

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

2019

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

In the Bellator Welterweight Grand Prix final, Lima challenged Rory MacDonald in a rematch for the welterweight title at Bellator 232 on October 26, 2019.[28] 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.[29]

2020

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.[30][31] However, it was later announced that Bellator 242 and Lima's fight against Mousasi is being postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[32]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
39 matches 32 wins 7 losses
By knockout 14 1
By submission 12 1
By decision 6 5
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 32–7 Rory MacDonald Decision (unanimous) Bellator 232 October 26, 2019 5 5:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Won the Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix and the Bellator Welterweight World Championship.
Win 31–7 Michael Page KO (punch) 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 Submission (injury) XFS 6: Bad Blood July 14, 2007 1 0:28 Boise, Idaho, United States
Win 6–1 Joshua Hancock TKO (strikes) 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 Submission (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 (strikes) 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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