Dhiego Lima's Professional MMA debut
Lima made his professional debut against Steve Montgomery on February 5, 2010, fighting on the co-main event of the regional circuit.
He made a winning start to his career, defeating Steve Montgomery who carried a 0-0-0 professional MMA record into the fight.
Dhiego Lima beat Steve Montgomery by Submission at 4:41 of Round 3.
Dhiego Lima's Ultimate Fighting Championship Career
Lima made his debut in the UFC against Eddie Gordon on July 6, 2014, fighting on the main card of The Ultimate Fighter 19 Finale having compiled a 9-1-0 professional MMA record.
Dhiego Lima lost to Eddie Gordon by KO/TKO at 1:11 of Round 1.
Since his debut, Lima has gone on to fight a total of 11 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 4-7-0.
Failed UFC title challenge: Tournament Championship loss to Eddie Gordon
Lima lost his 1st middleweight title challenge, losing to Eddie Gordon on July 6, 2014 at The Ultimate Fighter 19 Finale.
Dhiego Lima lost to Eddie Gordon by KO/TKO at 1:11 of Round 1.
Outside the UFC
After his UFC stint, Lima took his next fight at LFC on April 8, 2016, fighting against Antonio Trócoli on the main event of Legacy FC 53: Lima vs. Trocoli.
Dhiego Lima beat Antonio Trócoli by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Return to Ultimate Fighting Championship
After 6 fights outside of the promotion, Lima returned to the UFC on July 7, 2017, fighting against Jesse Taylor on the co-main event of The Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale.
At the time of his UFC return, his professional MMA record stood at 12-5-0
Dhiego Lima lost to Jesse Taylor by Submission at 0:43 of Round 2.
Failed UFC title challenge: Tournament Championship loss to Jesse Taylor
Lima lost his 2nd welterweight title challenge, losing to Jesse Taylor on July 7, 2017 at The Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale.
Dhiego Lima lost to Jesse Taylor by Submission at 0:43 of Round 2.
When was Dhiego Lima's last win?
Lima's last win came against Luke Jumeau at UFC 243 on Saturday October 5, 2019. Dhiego Lima beat Luke Jumeau by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.