Last fight
UFC Fight Night
Win
Severino vs Lima
Mar. 23, 2024
Stats & Records
5
Wins by Knockout
4
First Round Finishes
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 91
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 150
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Takedown Accuracy
- Takedowns Landed
- 1
- Takedowns Attempted
- 3
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
Info
Status
Active
Place of Birth
State of Bahia, Brazil
Fighting style
Kickboxer
Age
25
Height
67.00
Weight
126.00
Octagon Debut
Mar. 23, 2024
Reach
67.50
Leg reach
38.00
- Pro since 2022
- Five wins by KO
- Four first-round finishes
- Reported 2-1 amateur MMA record
- Reported 7-0 (3 KOs) kickboxing record
- Origin of nickname: “Because of my size.”
UFC on ESPN (3/23/24) Lima defeated Igor Severino by DQ (biting) at 2:52 of the second round
Dana White's Contender Series, Season 7
Episode 10 (10/10/23) Lima won a three round unanimous decision over Rickson Zenidim
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started in 2009, and my objective was always to become a great fighter to change my family's life.
What ranks and titles have you held? 3x Brazilian Kickboxing Champion, 2x South American Kickboxing Champion, SFT Xtreme Champion, WGP Kickboxing Champion
Do you have any heroes? Jesus
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? A dream come true and a new chapter in my life.
What was your job before you started fighting? Street Vendor
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Five consecutive years as the #1 amateur kickboxer in Brazil
Ranks in any martial arts styles: BJJ brown belt
Favorite grappling technique: Arm triangle and armbar
Favorite Striking technique: Hook, straight and a head kick combo
