Middleweight3 rounds scheduled
Paulo Filho
RESULT
Chael Sonnen def. Paulo Filho (Unanimous Decision)
Unanimous Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, United States
Chael Sonnen defeated Paulo Filho by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Middleweight bout of WEC 36: Faber vs. Brown, held Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Paulo Filho vs Chael Sonnen?
Chael Sonnen defeated Paulo Filho by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Middleweight bout of WEC 36: Faber vs. Brown, held Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood.
Referee
Jorge Ortiz
Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾
Win probability
Paulo Filho 77%23% 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
1912
Power Index rating
1705
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
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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
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Distance
30%
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Clinch
18%
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Ground
52%