Learn more about Marcos Rogerio de Lima's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.
Fighter Facts
- Team Sonnen on TUF Brazil 3
- Pro since 2009
- 13 wins by knockout, two by submission (2 arm triangle)
- 13 first round finishes
- 7-5 in last 12 bouts
- Has 2010 decision win over former WEC champion Paulo Filho
UFC History
UFC Fight Night (5/8/21) de Lima won a three round unanimous decision over Maurice Greene
UFC on ESPN (11/7/20) de Lima was submitted by Alexandr Romanov via forearm choke at 4:48 of the first round
UFC Fight Night (2/23/20) de Lima stopped Ben Sosoli via strikes at 1:28 of the first round
UFC Fight Night (2/23/19) de Lima was submitted by Stefan Struve via arm triangle choke at 2:21 of the second round
UFC 230 (11/3/18) de Lima won a three round unanimous decision over Adam Wieczorek
UFC Fight Night (4/22/17) de Lima was submitted by Ovince Saint Preux via Von Flue choke at 2:11 of the second round
UFC on FOX (1/28/17) de Lima stopped Jeremy Kimball via strikes at 2:27 of the first round
UFC Fight Night (11/19/16) de Lima was submitted by Gadzhimurad Antigulov via guillotine choke at 1:07 of the first round
UFC 197 (4/23/16) de Lima submitted Clint Hester via arm triangle at 4:35 of the first round
UFC Fight Night (8/23/15) de Lima was submitted by Nikita Krylov via rear naked choke at 2:29 of the first round
UFC Fight Night (12/20/14) de Lima stopped Igor Pokrajac via strikes at 1:59 of the first round
TUF Brazil 3 Finale (5/31/14) de Lima knocked out Richardson Moreira at :20 of the first round
STRIKEFORCE HISTORY
Barnett vs. Kharitonov (9/10/11) de Lima lost a three round unanimous decision to Mike Kyle
Q&A
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training in 2002. I used to stay on the street doing nothing the whole day. I knew I needed to do something to change my life. That is when I started training
What ranks and titles have you held? Kickboxing - amateur Sao Paulo State Champion, Brazil National Champion, South American champion and Pan American Champion.
Do you have any heroes? Ayrton Senna
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? A dream coming true
What was your job before you started fighting? Security
Favorite grappling technique: Chokes
Favorite Striking technique: Kicks
