# Matheus Lima ("Japa")

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## Overview

**Name:** Matheus Lima

**Nickname:** Japa

**Date of Birth:** December 28, 2001 (age 24)


## Bio

Born in Manaus, the Amazonian grappling hub, Matheus Lima started jiu-jitsu through a neighborhood social project under Elton Roberto, later training with Márcio Soares and Alcenor Alves before joining Carlos Holanda’s workgroup as a purple belt. Promoted to black belt by Holanda in December 2021, Lima’s early professional stint with Team Vision in Qatar sharpened his drive to make grappling a full-time career, a trajectory rooted in Manaus’s competitive pipeline. His game reflects the relentless, pressure-heavy style typical of the Holanda lineage.

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**Last Updated:** September 24, 2026

**Data Source:** bjj.space (https://bjj.space/people/matheus-lima)