Andre Lima • Stats, Record and Fight History

BIO

FIGHTS

STATS

UFC HISTORY & CAREER

• UFC Fight Night(3/15/25) Lima submitted Daniel Barez via rear-naked choke at 3:05 of the third round
• UFC Fight Night(9/7/24) Lima won a three round unanimous decision over Felipe dos Santos
• UFC 302(6/1/24) Lima won a three round split decision over Mitch Raposo
• UFC on ESPN(3/23/24) Lima defeated Igor da Silva via disqualification (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

IMPORTANT FACTS

Pro since 2022

Five wins by KO, one by submission (RNC)

Four first-round finishes

Reported 2-1 amateur MMA record

Reported 7-0 (3 KOs) kickboxing record

Origin of nickname: “Because of my size.”

Q & A

Q: When and why did you start training for fighting?

ANSWER: I started in 2009, and my objective was always to become a great fighter to change my family's life.

Q: What ranks and titles have you held?

ANSWER: 3x Brazilian Kickboxing Champion, 2x South American Kickboxing Champion, SFT Xtreme Champion, WGP Kickboxing Champion

Q: Do you have any heroes?

ANSWER: Jesus

Q: What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC?

ANSWER: A dream come true and a new chapter in my life.

Q: What was your job before you started fighting?

ANSWER: Street Vendor

Q: Specific accomplishments in amateur competition?

ANSWER: Five consecutive years as the #1 amateur kickboxer in BrazilRanks in any martial arts styles:BJJ brown beltFavorite grappling technique:Arm triangle and armbarFavorite Striking technique:Hook, straight and a head kick combo

LOSS

Lima

Borjas

Decision - Unanimous (Sal D'amato27 - 30.Adalaide Byrd28 - 29.Mike Bell28 - 29.)

SUB Rear Naked Choke

Prelims

March 15, 2025