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Rodrigo Lima (fighter)

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Rodrigo Lima
Born (1991-05-09) May 9, 1991 (age 33)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Other namesRatinho
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Weight135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st)
DivisionBantamweight (135 lb)
Featherweight (145 lb)
Reach66.0 in (168 cm)
Fighting out ofRio 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.

Mixed martial arts career

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Early career: Watch Out Combat Show

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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

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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

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Professional record breakdown
17 matches 13 wins 4 losses
By knockout 3 0
By submission 6 2
By decision 4 2
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 13–4 Rolando Velasco Submission (guillotine choke) Tachi Palace Fights 33 November 2, 2017 2 3:47 Lemoore, California, United States
Loss 12–4 Shawn Bunch Decision (unanimous) Conquer FC 4 June 24, 2017 3 5:00 Richmond, California, United States
Win 12–3 Matt Betzold Decision (unanimous) Legacy FC 40 March 20, 2015 3 5:00 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Loss 11–3 Keith Richardson Submission (arm-triangle choke) Fight Lab 43 January 24, 2015 3 N/A North Carolina, United States
Loss 11–2 Rafael Silva Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 97 July 31, 2013 3 2:03 Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States Bellator 2013 summer series bantamweight tournament semifinal.
Win 11–1 Ronnie Mann Decision (unanimous) Bellator 94 March 28, 2013 3 5:00 Tampa, Florida, United States
Loss 10–1 Hiroshi Nakamura Decision (unanimous) Bellator 64 April 6, 2012 3 5:00 Windsor, Ontario, Canada Bellator season 6 bantamweight tournament quarterfinal.
Win 10–0 Denison Silva TKO (punches) Watch Out Combat Show 15 December 17, 2011 1 2:39 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win 9–0 Jeferson Hall Submission (guillotine choke) Watch Out Combat Show 15 August 26, 2011 1 0:27 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win 8–0 Heliovanio da Silva Submission (rear-naked choke) Watch Out Combat Show 13 May 13, 2011 1 2:22 Brasília, Brazil
Win 7–0 D'Angelo de Souza Vieira Submission (bulldog choke) Watch Out Combat Show 10 December 10, 2010 1 3:44 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win 6–0 Mauricio dos Santos Jr. Decision (unanimous) Brasil Fight 2: Minas Gerais vs. Rio de Janeiro August 14, 2010 3 5:00 Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Win 5–0 Bruno Emílio KO (punch) Watch Out Combat Show 8 June 19, 2010 1 N/A Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win 4–0 Luiz Carlos Gomes TKO (retirement) Watch Out Combat Show 7 April 8, 2010 1 N/A Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win 3–0 Leandro Feijão Submission (armbar) Watch Out Combat Show 6 December 12, 2009 1 0:24 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win 2–0 Eduardo Feliciano Submission (arm-triangle choke) Watch Out Combat Show 3 March 19, 2009 1 3:06 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win 1–0 Richard Medeiros Decision (unanimous) Watch Out Combat Show 1 May 10, 2008 2 5:00 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Mixed martial arts amateur record

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Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 4–0 Jamilson Silva Decision (unanimous) Watch Out Combat Show 4 June 25, 2009 3 5:00 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win 3–0 Bruno Antunes Submission (rear-naked choke) Rio FC 2 June 20, 2009 1 N/A Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win 2–0 Antonio Roberto Decision (unanimous) Rio FC 2 June 20, 2009 2 N/A Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win 1–0 Caio Conceição Decision (unanimous) Watch Out Combat Show 2 September 25, 2008 3 5:00 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

References

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  1. ^ Carlos Eduardo Ozório (December 11, 2010). "Rodolfo, Gogó e Ratinho se destacaram no WOCS 10". Graciemag.com (Portuguese language). Retrieved August 1, 2013.
  2. ^ Mike Whitman (September 13, 2011). "Bellator inks international prospects Billstein, 'Ratinho'". Sherdog.com. Retrieved August 1, 2013.
  3. ^ Dan Stupp (December 14, 2011). "Bellator season-six bantamweight tourney includes Galvao, Nogueira, Lima, West, Ueda". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved August 1, 2013.
  4. ^ Steven Marrocco (April 6, 2012). "Bellator 64 results: Askren keeps belt; Sandro, Marx, Nakamura advance". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved August 1, 2013.
  5. ^ Brian Knapp (March 29, 2013). "Light heavyweight Emanuel Newton, lightweight David Rickels finish tournament runs at Bellator 94". Sherdog.com. Retrieved August 1, 2013.
  6. ^ Mike Whitman (July 31, 2013). "Lightweight king Michael Chandler puts 'Caveman' Rickels on ice in Bellator 97 headliner". Sherdog.com. Retrieved August 1, 2013.
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