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Matheus Lima, commonly known by the nickname, Japa, is a jiu-jitsu black belt under coach Carlos Holanda, and a representative of the city of Manaus, Brazil, in the sport’s international circuit. Lima has competed for different teams throughout his grappling career and is well-known for his submission-hunting style of fighting. A style he has used to win several important events in the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF), Confederação Brasileira de Jiu-Jitsu (CBJJ), and Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Pro (AJP) circuits.

Matheus Lima Jiu-Jitsu

Full Name: Matheus Rodrigues de Lima

Nickname: Lima is often called “Japa” which is a Brazilian colloquialism for Japanese. The name dates back to when Matheus first joined Carlos “Esquisito” Holanda’s gym after the coach mistook him for a person of Niponic heritage. After Matheus rectified the misunderstanding, the name stuck as friendly banter between colleagues.

Lineage: Carlos Gracie Reyson Gracie > Osvaldo Alves >  Faustino Neto (Pina) > Carlos Holanda > Matheus Lima

Main Achievements:

  • 1st Place IBJJF South American Championship (2022)
  • 2nd Place AJP Grand Slam, RJN (2022)
  • 3rd Place IBJJF World Championship (2024)

Main Achievements (Colored Belts):

  • 1st Place IBJJF South American Championship (2018** blue, 2020 purple)
  • 1st Place CBJJ Brazil Team Nationals (2018 blue)
  • 2nd Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals (2021 brown)
  • 3rd Place AJP Abu Dhabi World Pro (2021 brown)
  • 3rd Place IBJJF South American Championship (2021 brown)

Favorite Position/Technique: Armbar

Weight Division: Peso Pena (70,00 kg / 154.5 lbs)

Team/Association: White House Jiu-Jitsu School

Matheus Lima Biography

Matheus Lima was born on December 28, 2001, in Manaus, the capital city of the Brazilian state of Amazonas.

Growing up in one of the biggest grappling hubs in the world (Manaus), it didn’t take long for Lima to find his way to jiu-jitsu. That first experience came through a social project in his neighborhood, which catered to the young generations of the area, helping them stay off the streets and into a healthy way of living by way of martial arts.

Lima’s first instructor was Elton Roberto, but the young talent would go through a variety of instructors during his development as an athlete, including Márcio Soares and Alcenor Alves, before finally joining Carlos Holanda’s workgroup as a purple belt.

During his time under Holanda’s wing, Matheus also spent time in Qatar – his first experience as a professional jiu-jitsu player – where he competed for Team Vision. The prospect of making grappling a full-time career greatly incentivized Lima to push further, according to an interview given by the young Manauara to BJJ Heroes on December 2022.

Matheus Lima was promoted to black belt on December 2021 by coach Carlos Holanda, in Manaus.

Matheus Lima Grappling Record

21 WINS
  • BY POINTS
    6 (29%)
  • BY ADVANTAGES
    2 (10%)
  • BY SUBMISSION
    11 (52%)
  • BY DECISION
    1 (5%)
  • BY PENALTIES
    0 (0%)
  • BY DQ
    1 (5%)

11 SUBMISSIONS WINS

#214eb8
Armbar
73
8
#86e620
Triangle armlock
9
1
#5AD3D1
Choke from back
9
1
#d1212a
Canto choke
9
1
11
(100%) SUBMISSIONS
8 LOSSES
  • BY POINTS
    3 (38%)
  • BY ADVANTAGES
    1 (13%)
  • BY SUBMISSION
    4 (50%)
  • BY DECISION
    0 (0%)
  • BY PENALTIES
    0 (0%)
  • BY DQ
    0 (0%)

4 SUBMISSIONS LOSSES

#214eb8
Triangle kimura
25
1
#86e620
Botinha
25
1
#5AD3D1
RNC
25
1
#d1212a
Choke from back
25
1
4
(100%) SUBMISSIONS

Matheus Lima Fight History

ID Opponent W/L Method Competition Weight Stage Year
34047Leonardo MarioLeonardo MarioLTriangle kimuraADGS RJ62KGF2022
37386Alex SodreAlex SodreLPts: 2x0European Open70KG4F2023
38798Artur LanesLPts: 4x4, AdvRio Fall Open70KGSF2023
39748Julio ArantesLBotinhaBrasileiro70KGR12023
50439Diego OliveiraDiego OliveiraLRNCWorld Champ.64KGSF2024
57913Marco MendesMarco MendesLChoke from backPan Champ.70KG8F2025
58699Joao MendesJoao MendesLPts: 3x0Houston Open76KGSF2025
58715Matheus GabrielMatheus GabrielLN/AHouston OpenABSSF2025
32938Allan TeixeiraWArmbarBelem Pro62KG4F2022
32939Matheus SilvaWPts: 5x2Belem Pro62KGSF2022
32940Jose NetoWPts: 6x4Belem Pro62KGF2022
34035Jorge NakamuraWTriangle armlockADGS RJ62KGR12022
34041Jean GomesWChoke from backADGS RJ62KG4F2022
34045Jhonathan Ang.WPts: 6x3ADGS RJ62KGSF2022
35838Gabriel MachadoWArmbarSouth American70KGR12022
35842Bernardo OliveiraWArmbarSouth American70KG4F2022
35844Joao OliveiraWArmbarSouth American70KGSF2022
35846Artur OliveiraWArmbarSouth American70KGF2022
36779Carlos GeovaniWArmbarBrasilia Open70KGSF2022
36781Marcos FroedeWArmbarBrasilia Open70KGF2022
38797Julio ArantesWArmbarRio Fall Open70KG4F2023
40784Fahad AlhammadiWDQPresident Cup69KGSF2023
40785Mo. AlsuwaidiWPts: 2x2President Cup69KGF2023
42494Carlos PereiraWPts: 0x0, AdvManaus Open76KGSF2023
42496Luiz AndreWPts: 0x0, AdvManaus Open76KGF2023
50427Anderson DuarteWPts: 4x2World Champ.64KG8F2024
50438Jefferson FagundesJefferson FagundesWReferee DecisionWorld Champ.64KG4F2024
55802Lukete SilvaLukete SilvaWCanto chokeWaco Open76KGRR2024
55810Jonathan YeppieWPts: 10x2Waco OpenABS4F2024
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