André Lima (fighter)
Brazilian mixed martial artist (born 1999)
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André Luis Lima Cardoso (born 4 February 1999) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist who currently competes in the Flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
February 4, 1999
Feira de Santana, Bahia, Brazil
| André Lima | |
|---|---|
| Born | André Luis Lima Cardoso February 4, 1999 Feira de Santana, Bahia, Brazil |
| Other names | Mascote |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Weight | 56 kg (123 lb; 8 st 11 lb) |
| Division | Flyweight |
| Reach | 67 in (170 cm)[1] |
| Fighting out of | Guarulhos, Brazil |
| Team | Team Lucas Mineiro Mascote Team |
| Years active | 2022–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 13 |
| Wins | 12 |
| By knockout | 5 |
| By submission | 2 |
| By decision | 4 |
| By disqualification | 1 |
| Losses | 1 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Lima began his MMA career competing with five consecutive victories (four by knockout) on the Brazilian regional scene. His sixth win was against Igor Taylon at a LFA 162 event held in his home country. The fight was originally announced as a flyweight bout, but Lima was unable to make the required weight, so it was announced as a catchweight fight.[2]
Dana White's Contender Series
On October 10, 2023, as part of the seventh season of Dana White's Contender Series, Lima was scheduled for the co-main event against Rickson Thai Zenidim Bueno. Lima not only defeated his opponent by unanimous decision and a favorable judges' scorecard, but he was also one of four fighters who earned a UFC contract.[3]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Lima made his promotional debut on March 23, 2024, facing Igor Severino at UFC on ESPN 53. He won the fight by disqualification after Severino bit him on the arm.[4] As a result, Lima was awarded the Bite of the Night honor.[5][6] The biting incident also resulted in Severino being released from his contract with the promoter.[7]
Lima was expected to face Park Hyun-sung on June 1, 2024, at UFC 302.[8] However, Hyun-sung was pulled from the event due to injury; Nyamjargal Tumendemberel had taken his place,[9] but later withdrew due to visa issues, and his spot was filled by Mitch Raposo.[10] At the event, Lima won the fight by split decision.[11]
Lima faced Felipe Dos Santos on September 7, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 242. He won the fight by unanimous decision.[12]
Lima faced Daniel Barez on March 15, 2025, at UFC Fight Night 254.[13] He won the fight by submission in the third round.[14] This victory earned him the Performance of the Night award.[15]
Lima was scheduled to face Felipe Bunes on August 2, 2025, at UFC on ESPN 71.[16] However, Lima withdrew from the fight due to an undisclosed injury and was replaced by Rafael Estevam.[17][18]
Lima was scheduled to face Choi Dong-hun on April 11, 2026, at UFC 327.[19] However, the bout was moved to UFC Fight Night 273 on April 18, 2026, for undisclosed reasons.[20] In turn, Choi withdrew due to an injury, so the bout was scrapped.[21]
Lima faced Kevin Borjas on June 20, 2026 at UFC Fight Night 279.[22] At the weigh-ins, Borjas weighed in at 129 pounds, three pounds over the flyweight non-title fight limit. The bout proceeded at catchweight and he was fined 30 percent of his purse, which went to Lima.[23] Lima lost the fight by unanimous decision.[24]
Lima faced promotional newcomer Namsrai Batbayar on August 29, 2026 at UFC Fight Night 286.[25] He won the fight via a guillotine choke submission in the third round.[26]
Championships and accomplishments
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Performance of the Night (One time) vs. Daniel Barez[15]
- Bite of the Night (One time) vs. Igor Severino[5]
Mixed martial arts record
| 13 matches | 12 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 5 | 0 |
| By submission | 2 | 0 |
| By decision | 4 | 1 |
| By disqualification | 1 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 12–1 | Namsrai Batbayar | Submission (guillotine choke) | UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs. Song | August 29, 2026 | 3 | 3:03 | Shanghai, China | Catchweight (127 lb) bout; Lima missed weight. |
| Loss | 11–1 | Kevin Borjas | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Kape vs. Horiguchi | June 20, 2026 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Catchweight (129 lb) bout; Borjas missed weight. |
| Win | 11–0 | Daniel Barez | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Dolidze 2 | March 15, 2025 | 3 | 3:03 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 10–0 | Felipe dos Santos | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Brady | September 7, 2024 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 9–0 | Mitch Raposo | Decision (split) | UFC 302 | June 1, 2024 | 3 | 5:00 | Newark, New Jersey, United States | Catchweight (130 lb) bout; Lima missed weight. |
| Win | 8–0 | Igor Severino | DQ (biting) | UFC on ESPN: Ribas vs. Namajunas | March 23, 2024 | 2 | 2:52 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 7–0 | Rickson Thai Zenidim | Decision (unanimous) | Dana White's Contender Series 66 | October 10, 2023 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 6–0 | Igor Taylon | TKO (elbows) | LFA 162 | July 7, 2023 | 2 | 4:59 | Cajamar, Brazil | Catchweight (127 lb) bout; Lima missed weight. |
| Win | 5–0 | Alexandre Rodrigues | KO (punch) | R1 Fighting Series 2 | May 28, 2023 | 1 | 2:11 | Caraguatatuba, Brazil | Flyweight debut. |
| Win | 4–0 | Natan Ziele | TKO (punches) | Spartacus MMA 29 | February 11, 2023 | 1 | 3:45 | São Paulo, Brazil | |
| Win | 3–0 | Victor Santos | Decision (unanimous) | Spartacus MMA 25 | December 17, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | São Paulo, Brazil | |
| Win | 2–0 | Luiz Henrique Martin | TKO (punches) | Spartacus MMA 20 | November 12, 2022 | 1 | 1:01 | São Paulo, Brazil | |
| Win | 1–0 | João Vitor Oliveira | KO (punch to the body) | Spartacus MMA 16 | October 8, 2022 | 1 | 1:55 | São Paulo, Brazil | Bantamweight debut. |