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David Mitchell vs Paulo Thiago

David Mitchell is 22-7-0; Paulo Thiago is 18-9-0. David Mitchell is 1 year older than Paulo Thiago. David Mitchell has a 1" · 3 cm reach advantage over Paulo Thiago. David Mitchell is 1" · 3 cm taller than Paulo Thiago. They have met once: David Mitchell 0, Paulo Thiago 1.

David Mitchell
United States
David Mitchell
“Daudi” · 22-7-0
TKOSUBSUB
Met once
Paulo Thiago
Brazil
Paulo Thiago
“Caveira” · 18-9-0
TKOUDTKO
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Style & credentials

David Mitchell

No background on record

Camp · Team Alpha Male · United States
Paulo Thiago

No background on record

Camp · X-Gym · Brazil

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

67%
Head
61%
24%
Body
26%
9%
Leg
13%

Time in position

Where their significant strikes are thrown

David Mitchelllast 5 fights
58%24%18%
Paulo Thiagolast 13 fights
59%29%12%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

David Mitchell Paulo Thiago
Strikes landed / min
1.741.71
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
David Mitchell · Poor · better than 6% of UFC fightersPaulo Thiago · Poor · better than 6% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
2.061.99
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
David Mitchell · Elite · better than 90% of UFC fightersPaulo Thiago · Elite · better than 91% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
0.661.42
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
David Mitchell · Below avg · better than 28% of UFC fightersPaulo Thiago · Average · better than 56% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
50%31%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
David Mitchell · Good · better than 75% of UFC fightersPaulo Thiago · Below avg · better than 34% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
29%63%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
David Mitchell · Poor · better than 7% of UFC fightersPaulo Thiago · Average · better than 49% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
2.001.20
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
David Mitchell · Elite · better than 95% of UFC fightersPaulo Thiago · Elite · better than 86% of UFC fighters

Ranked against 1499 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

1.74
Strikes landed / min
1.71
2.06
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
1.99
0.66 / 1.3
Takedowns landed / 15 min
1.42 / 4.6
50%
Takedown accuracy
31%
29%
Takedown defence
63%
1:32
Control time / fight
1:44
2.00
Submission attempts / 15 min
1.20

Bars in a row share one scale. The stronger side is solid; the pale tail behind takedowns is attempts.

Where the strikes land

Range × target

David Mitchell5 UFC fights · 118 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
47%56/254
3%4/9
8%9/18
Clinch
6%7/23
17%20/24
1%1/1
Ground
14%16/25
3%4/6
1%1/3
Paulo Thiago13 UFC fights · 254 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
43%108/433
8%20/38
9%23/24
Clinch
11%28/48
14%35/37
4%10/10
Ground
8%20/49
4%10/10
0%0/0

Share of significant strikes landed by range and target · landed / attempted in each cell.

Head-to-Head History

Frequently asked questions

Have David Mitchell and Paulo Thiago ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at UFC 134: Silva vs Okami (Sat, Aug 27, 2011), where Paulo Thiago won by Unanimous Decision.

What are the records of David Mitchell and Paulo Thiago?

David Mitchell is 22-7-0 and Paulo Thiago is 18-9-0.

Who has the longer reach, David Mitchell or Paulo Thiago?

David Mitchell has the longer reach: 75" · 191 cm against 74" · 188 cm for Paulo Thiago, a 1" · 3 cm advantage.

Who is taller, David Mitchell or Paulo Thiago?

David Mitchell is taller at 6'0" · 183 cm; Paulo Thiago stands 5'11" · 180 cm.

Who is older, David Mitchell or Paulo Thiago?

David Mitchell is 46 and Paulo Thiago is 45.

Who has more finishes, David Mitchell or Paulo Thiago?

David Mitchell has 19 wins inside the distance (2 by KO/TKO, 17 by submission); Paulo Thiago has 12 wins (2 by KO/TKO, 10 by submission).