Ultimate Fighting Calendar
PFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL Challenger Series 2023 Week 4: Lightweights
Lightweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Manoel Sousa
BrazilManoel Sousa
“Manumito”
15-1-0
RESULT

Manoel Sousa def. Paulo Henrique Laia (Decision)

Split Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
Paulo Henrique Laia
BrazilPaulo 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.

Betting Odds

Manoel Sousa
-450
82% implied win probability
Open: -372Best: -350
Paulo Henrique Laia
+322
24% implied win probability
Open: +272Best: +375

Average moneyline across 8 sportsbooks.

SportsbookManoel SousaPaulo Henrique Laia
BetAnything-450+285
BetOnline-500+375
BetUS-420+320
Betway-350+260
Bovada-450+300
Cloudbet-529+375
Pinnacle-529+375
sports-interaction-435+290

Odds are for information only. · Odds data: fightodds.io

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 60%40% Paulo Henrique Laia

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

15-1-0
Record
18-11-0
1776
Power Index rating
1705
4
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

4.27
SLpM
-
48%
Str. Acc.
-
3.48
SApM
-
55%
Str. Def.
-

Grappling Profile

0.36
TD Avg.
-
20%
TD Acc.
-
73%
TD Def.
-
1.10
Sub. Avg.
-

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Manoel Sousa · 4-1
  • W
    Richie Miranda
    UFC Fight Night: Gamrot vs Salkilld · Aug 8, 2026
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • W
    Bolaji Oki
    UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs Vallejos · Mar 14, 2026
    TKO · R3 · 4:12 · Lightweight
  • W
    Cristian Pérez
    DWCS 9.3 · Aug 26, 2025
    TKO · R3 · 3:00 · Lightweight
  • W
    Lucas Barros
    LFA 205: Pires vs Abojer · Mar 28, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · Lightweight
  • L
    Archie Colgan
    Bellator Champions Series · Sep 14, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · Lightweight
Paulo Henrique Laia · 1-3
  • L
    Willian Lima
    CFC 28: Progredior · Apr 8, 2026
    TKO · R3 · 2:11 · Welterweight
  • L
    Valery Gritsutin
    Yuzhniy Rubezh 6 · May 9, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · Lightweight
  • NC
    Vladimir Kanunnikov
    LFA 201: Conceição vs. Silva · Feb 7, 2025
    No Contest · R1 · 2:57 · Lightweight
  • L
    Raul Tutarauli
    GFC 29 · Dec 14, 2024
    Submission · R1 · 3:06 · Lightweight
  • W
    Anderson Ferreira
    CFC 23: Copacabana · Oct 12, 2024
    Submission · R1 · 3:28

Career Averages

Based on 3 fights · 0 fights
60.0
Avg sig. strikes
-
0.33
Avg takedowns
-
1:36
Avg control time
-
71
Career high strikes
-
1
Career high TDs
-

Strike Distribution

Manoel Sousa
Strike target
Paulo Henrique Laia
67%
Head
-
17%
Body
-
16%
Leg
-
Manoel Sousa
Strike position
Paulo Henrique Laia
76%
Distance
-
14%
Clinch
-
11%
Ground
-