Andre Lima

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).

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.

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.

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. As a result, Lima was awarded the Bite of the Night honor. The biting incident also resulted in Severino being released from his contract with the promoter.

Lima was expected to face Park Hyun-sung on June 1, 2024, at UFC 302. However, Hyun-sung was pulled from the event due to injury; Nyamjargal Tumendemberel had taken his place, but later withdrew due to visa issues, and his spot was filled by Mitch Raposo. At the event, Lima won the fight by split decision.

Lima faced Felipe Dos Santos on September 7, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 242. He won the fight by unanimous decision.

Lima faced Daniel Barez on March 15, 2025, at UFC Fight Night 254. He won the fight by submission in the third round. This victory earned him the Performance of the Night award.

Lima was scheduled to face Felipe Bunes on August 2, 2025, at UFC on ESPN 71. However, Lima withdrew from the fight due to an undisclosed injury and was replaced by Rafael Estevam.

Lima was scheduled to face Choi Dong-hun on April 11, 2026, at UFC 327. However, the bout was moved to UFC Fight Night 273 on April 18, 2026, for undisclosed reasons. In turn, Choi withdrew due to an injury, so the bout was scrapped.

Lima faced Kevin Borjas on June 20, 2026 at UFC Fight Night 279. 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. Lima lost the fight by unanimous decision.

Lima faced promotional newcomer Namsrai Batbayar on August 29, 2026 at UFC Fight Night 286. He won the fight via a guillotine choke submission in the third round.

Championships and accomplishments Ultimate Fighting Championship Performance of the Night (One time) Bite of the Night (One time)

Mixed martial arts record Win

Namsrai Batbayar Submission (guillotine choke) UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs. Song

Shanghai, China Loss

Kevin Borjas |Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Kape vs. Horiguchi

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Daniel Barez Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Dolidze 2

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Felipe dos Santos Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Brady

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Mitch Raposo Decision (split) UFC 302

Newark, New Jersey, United States Win

Igor Severino DQ (biting) UFC on ESPN: Ribas vs. Namajunas

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Rickson Thai Zenidim Decision (unanimous) Dana White's Contender Series 66

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Igor Taylon TKO (elbows) LFA 162

Cajamar, Brazil Win

Alexandre Rodrigues KO (punch) R1 Fighting Series 2

Caraguatatuba, Brazil Win

Natan Ziele TKO (punches) Spartacus MMA 29

São Paulo, Brazil Win

Victor Santos Decision (unanimous) Spartacus MMA 25

São Paulo, Brazil Win

Luiz Henrique Martin TKO (punches) Spartacus MMA 20

São Paulo, Brazil Win

João Vitor Oliveira KO (punch to the body) Spartacus MMA 16

São Paulo, Brazil