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Paulo Thiago vs Sean Spencer

Paulo Thiago is 18-9-0; Sean Spencer is 12-6-0. Paulo Thiago is 6 years older than Sean Spencer. Paulo Thiago is 1" · 3 cm taller than Sean Spencer. They have met once: Paulo Thiago 0, Sean Spencer 1.

Paulo Thiago
Brazil
Paulo Thiago
“Caveira” · 18-9-0
TKOUDTKO
Met once
Sean Spencer
United States
Sean Spencer
“Black Magic” · 12-6-0
TKOSUBTKO
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Style & credentials

Paulo Thiago

No background on record

Camp · X-Gym · Brazil
Sean Spencer

No background on record

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

61%
Head
76%
26%
Body
17%
13%
Leg
7%

Time in position

Where their significant strikes are thrown

Paulo Thiagolast 13 fights
59%29%12%
Sean Spencerlast 8 fights
86%11%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Paulo Thiago· from fights outside the UFC Sean Spencer· from fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
1.714.24
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Paulo Thiago · Poor · better than 6% of UFC fightersSean Spencer · Good · better than 73% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
1.994.02
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Paulo Thiago · Elite · better than 91% of UFC fightersSean Spencer · Below avg · better than 31% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
1.420.14
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Paulo Thiago · Average · better than 57% of UFC fightersSean Spencer · Poor · better than 9% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
32%33%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Paulo Thiago · Below avg · better than 34% of UFC fightersSean Spencer · Below avg · better than 35% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
64%69%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Paulo Thiago · Average · better than 49% of UFC fightersSean Spencer · Good · better than 62% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
1.200.00
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Paulo Thiago · Elite · better than 86% of UFC fightersSean Spencer · Poor · better than 0% of UFC fighters

Ranked against 1483 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

1.71
Strikes landed / min
4.24
1.99
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
4.02
1.42 / 4.4
Takedowns landed / 15 min
0.14 / 0.4
32%
Takedown accuracy
33%
64%
Takedown defence
69%
1:44
Control time / fight
0:53
1.20
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.00

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

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
Sean Spencer8 UFC fights · 456 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
65%296/1140
14%65/121
7%30/41
Clinch
8%35/68
2%11/13
1%3/3
Ground
3%14/17
0%1/2
0%1/1

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

Head-to-Head History

Frequently asked questions

Have Paulo Thiago and Sean Spencer ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at UFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs Arlovski (Sat, Sep 13, 2014), where Sean Spencer won by Unanimous Decision.

What are the records of Paulo Thiago and Sean Spencer?

Paulo Thiago is 18-9-0 and Sean Spencer is 12-6-0.

Who has the longer reach, Paulo Thiago or Sean Spencer?

Neither. Both have a 74" · 188 cm reach.

Who is taller, Paulo Thiago or Sean Spencer?

Paulo Thiago is taller at 5'11" · 180 cm; Sean Spencer stands 5'10" · 178 cm.

Who is older, Paulo Thiago or Sean Spencer?

Paulo Thiago is 45 and Sean Spencer is 39.

Who has more finishes, Paulo Thiago or Sean Spencer?

Paulo Thiago has 12 wins inside the distance (2 by KO/TKO, 10 by submission); Sean Spencer has 4 wins (2 by KO/TKO, 2 by submission).