André Lima (fighter)

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André Lima
BornAndré Luis Lima Cardoso
(1999-02-04) February 4, 1999
Feira de Santana, Bahia, Brazil
Other namesMascote
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight56 kg (123 lb; 8 st 11 lb)
DivisionFlyweight
Reach67 in (170 cm)[1]
Fighting out ofGuarulhos, Brazil
TeamTeam Lucas Mineiro
Mascote Team
Years active2022–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total12
Wins11
By knockout5
By submission1
By decision4
By disqualification1
Losses1
By decision1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

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 seventh 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 neck.[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]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
12 matches 11 wins 1 loss
By knockout 5 0
By submission 1 0
By decision 4 1
By disqualification 1 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
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.

See also

References

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  2. "André Lima vs. Igor Taylon, LFA 162 | MMA Bout". Tapology. Retrieved 2026-04-23.
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