Rodrigo Lima | |
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Born |
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
May 9, 1991
Other names | Ratinho |
Nationality | Brazilian |
Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
Weight | 135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st) |
Division |
Bantamweight (135 lb) Featherweight (145 lb) |
Reach | 66.0 in (168 cm) |
Fighting out of | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
Team | Team Nogueira Pochet / VT Jiu-Jitsu |
Rank | Brown belt in BJJ |
Years active | 2008–present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 14 |
Wins | 11 |
By knockout | 3 |
By submission | 5 |
By decision | 3 |
Losses | 3 |
By submission | 2 |
By decision | 1 |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Rodrigo Lima (born May 9, 1991) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in Bellator's bantamweight division.
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 to compete in the bantamweight tournament.
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).
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.
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.