MiddleweightTITLE FIGHT5 rounds scheduled
RESULT
Paulo Filho def. Chael Sonnen (Submission)
Submission · Round 2 · 4:55
Chael Sonnen
29-15-1
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (Las Vegas), Las Vegas, United States
Paulo Filho defeated Chael Sonnen by Submission in round 2 (4:55) in the Middleweight bout of WEC 31: Faber vs. Curran, held Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (Las Vegas), Las Vegas.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Paulo Filho vs Chael Sonnen?
Paulo Filho defeated Chael Sonnen by Submission in round 2 (4:55) in the Middleweight bout of WEC 31: Faber vs. Curran, held Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (Las Vegas), Las Vegas.
Referee
Josh Rosenthal
Time format
5 Rnd (5-5-5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾
Win probability
Paulo Filho 75%25% Chael Sonnen
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
24-6-3
Record
29-15-1
1892
Power Index rating
1704
0
Win Streak
0
48
Age
49
5'8"
173 cm
Height
6'1"
185 cm
0"
0 cm
Reach
73"
185 cm
Southpaw
Stance
Southpaw
Middleweight
Weight Class
Middleweight
Brazil
Nationality
United States
Style Matchup
-
vs-
Paulo Filho
No background on record
Camp Brazilian Top Team
Chael Sonnen
No background on record
Camp Gracie Barra Portland
Striking Profile
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SLpM
3.08
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Str. Acc.
43%
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SApM
1.10
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Str. Def.
62%
Grappling Profile
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TD Avg.
3.81
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TD Acc.
59%
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TD Def.
66%
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Sub. Avg.
0.40
Recent form (last 5 fights)
Paulo Filho · 1-3-1
- L
- W
- L
- D
- L
Chael Sonnen · 0-4-1
Head-to-Head History
Career Averages
Based on 0 fights · 14 fights
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Avg sig. strikes
29.3
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Avg takedowns
2.64
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Avg control time
7:04
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Career high strikes
91
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Career high TDs
7
Strike Distribution
Paulo Filho
Strike target
Chael Sonnen
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Head
63%
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Body
17%
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Leg
20%
Paulo Filho
Strike position
Chael Sonnen
-
Distance
30%
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Clinch
18%
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Ground
52%