Elismar Lima Brazil’s Leading Welterweight Contender

Elismar Lima, 36, is the #1 ranked MMA fighter in Central and South America at welterweight. Born in Goiania, Goias, Brazil, Lima stands 5'7" (170 cm) and owns a 32-14-0 professional record. His top billing in the broader Central and South America region extends into the subregions of Brazil and Brazil Southeast. Lima earned those placements by fighting at least twice in each area over his last six bouts and by competing as a welterweight in his two most recent fights.

At an age when many peers reassess their approach to fight camps, Lima remains a constant presence in the 170-pound ranks. His dedication to regional circuits has kept him in title conversations even as promotions widen their talent searches across Brazil. With 32 wins to his name, Lima’s career trajectory underscores how sustained performance at the regional level can translate into real leverage on the global MMA map.