Rodrigo Lima

Rodrigo Lima (May 9, 1991 - April 21, 2019) was a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competed in Bellator's bantamweight division, as well as in smaller promotions.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career: Watch Out Combat Show 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 to compete in the bantamweight tournament.

Bellator MMA 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).

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.

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.

Death On April 21, 2019, Lima was killed after an altercation with an Uber driver, identified as Jefferson Roger Maciel in Belem, Brazil. Lima was riding with four people when Maciel became annoyed with one of the passenger's tone and asked for silence. Lima punched Maciel, after which all of the passengers left Maciel's vehicle and went toward a gas station. Maciel drove away momentarily before speeding up and striking Lima with his car, who was killed instantly. The news of Lima's death was confirmed by longtime friend and teammate Michel Prazeres.

Mixed martial arts record Win

Rolando Velasco Submission (guillotine choke) Tachi Palace Fights 33

Lemoore, California, United States Loss

Shawn Bunch Decision (unanimous) Conquer FC 4

Richmond, California, United States Win

Matt Betzold Decision (unanimous) Legacy FC 40

Atlanta, Georgia, United States Loss

Keith Richardson Submission (arm-triangle choke) Fight Lab 43

North Carolina, United States Loss

Rafael Silva Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 97

Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States Bellator 2013 summer series bantamweight tournament semifinal. Win

Ronnie Mann Decision (unanimous) Bellator 94

Tampa, Florida, United States Loss

Hiroshi Nakamura Decision (unanimous) Bellator 64

Windsor, Ontario, Canada Bellator season 6 bantamweight tournament quarterfinal. Win

Denison Silva TKO (punches) Watch Out Combat Show 15

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Jeferson Hall Submission (guillotine choke) Watch Out Combat Show 15

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Heliovanio da Silva Submission (rear-naked choke) Watch Out Combat Show 13

Brasília, Brazil Win

D'Angelo de Souza Vieira Submission (bulldog choke) Watch Out Combat Show 10

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Mauricio dos Santos Jr. Decision (unanimous) Brasil Fight 2: Minas Gerais vs. Rio de Janeiro

Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil Win

Bruno Emílio KO (punch) Watch Out Combat Show 8

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Luiz Carlos Gomes TKO (retirement) Watch Out Combat Show 7

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Leandro Feijão Submission (armbar) Watch Out Combat Show 6

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Eduardo Feliciano Submission (arm-triangle choke) Watch Out Combat Show 3

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Richard Medeiros Decision (unanimous) Watch Out Combat Show 1

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Mixed martial arts amateur record Win

Jamilson Silva Decision (unanimous) Watch Out Combat Show 4

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Bruno Antunes Submission (rear-naked choke) Rio FC 2

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Antonio Roberto Decision (unanimous) Rio FC 2

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Caio Conceição Decision (unanimous) Watch Out Combat Show 2

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil