Higor Lima is a jiu-jitsu black belt from Belém do Pará, Brazil, a rank he earned from his instructor, Eduardo Kahwage. Higor Lima first made waves in the sport of grappling while competing in the IBJJF (International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation) and AJP (Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Pro) circuits, where he earned important medals such as the Brazilian Nationals, South American Championships, and Rio de Janeiro Pro.