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Lightweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Manoel Sousa
Manumito
14-1-0
RESULT

Manoel Sousa def. Paulo Henrique Laia (Decision)

Split Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
Paulo Henrique Laia
PH
18-11-0
Friday, February 17, 2023
Universal Studios, Orlando, United States

Manoel Sousa defeated Paulo Henrique Laia by Split Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Lightweight bout of Professional Fighters League - PFL Challenger Series 2023 Week 4: Lightweights, held Friday, February 17, 2023 at Universal Studios, Orlando.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Manoel Sousa vs Paulo Henrique Laia?

Manoel Sousa defeated Paulo Henrique Laia by Split Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Lightweight bout of Professional Fighters League - PFL Challenger Series 2023 Week 4: Lightweights, held Friday, February 17, 2023 at Universal Studios, Orlando.

Referee
Josh Rutgers
Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

Manoel Sousa 50%50% Paulo Henrique Laia

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings

Tale of the Tape

14-1-0
Record
18-11-0
1500
Elo rating
1500
2
Win Streak
0
29
Age
34
5'9"
175 cm
Height
6'0"
183 cm
70"
178 cm
Reach
Orthodox
Stance
Lightweight
Weight Class
Lightweight
Brazil
Nationality
Brazil

Striking Profile

4.15
SLpM
45%
Str. Acc.
3.71
SApM
51%
Str. Def.

Grappling Profile

0.00
TD Avg.
0%
TD Acc.
60%
TD Def.
1.60
Sub. Avg.

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Manoel Sousa · 2-0
  • W
    UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs VallejosSat, Mar 14, 2026
    TKO · R3 · 4:12 · Lightweight
  • W
    Professional Fighters League - PFL Challenger Series 2023 Week 4: LightweightsFri, Feb 17, 2023
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
Paulo Henrique Laia · 0-2
  • L
    Professional Fighters League - PFL Challenger Series 2023 Week 8: 2nd Chance FightsFri, Mar 17, 2023
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · 157 lb Catchweight
  • L
    Professional Fighters League - PFL Challenger Series 2023 Week 4: LightweightsFri, Feb 17, 2023
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight

Career Averages

Based on 1 fight · 0 fights
71.0
Avg sig. strikes
0.00
Avg takedowns
1:09
Avg control time
71
Career high strikes
0
Career high TDs

Strike Distribution

Manoel Sousa
Strike target
Paulo Henrique Laia
68%
Head
23%
Body
10%
Leg
Manoel Sousa
Strike position
Paulo Henrique Laia
87%
Distance
11%
Clinch
1%
Ground