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Paulo Filho

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24-6-3BrazilBrazilLast 5
Grappling 1-4

Last fight: Win vs Mohamed Ashraf · Submission · May 11, 2018

LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Chael SonnenUD · R3 5:00
WECWEC 36: Faber vs Brown·November 5, 2008

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CAREER SUMMARY

Paulo Filho holds a professional MMA record of 24-6-3. Filho has won 24 fights: 3 by KO/TKO, 11 by submission, 10 by decision. Filho also has 5 recorded Grappling bouts. Most recent fight: November 5, 2008. Tracked organizations: WEC, PRIDE FC.

Profile

Height
5'8"173 cm
Weight
185 lbs84 kg
Stance
Southpaw
DOB
May 24, 1978
Age
48
Nationality
Brazil
Birthplace
Brazil

Career history

  1. WIN
    vs Mohamed Ashraf
    WAWAN MMA Fight Night· May 11, 2018· Middleweight· 24-6-3 vs 1-2
    SUB
    R1 · 1:55
  2. LOSS
    Bitetti Combat 19· Feb 6, 2014· Middleweight· 23-6-3 vs 7-3
    UD
  3. DRAW
    Acre Regional· Aug 4, 2013· 23-5-3 vs 19-6-1
    DRAW
  4. LOSS
    WSOF 2: Arlovski vs. Johnson· Mar 23, 2013· Middleweight· 23-5-2 vs 12-3
    UD
  5. WIN
    Best of the Best 1· Sep 6, 2012· Middleweight· 23-4-2 vs 20-13-1
    TKO
    R1 · 0:47
  6. DRAW
    Amazon Forest Combat 1· Sep 14, 2011· 22-4-2 vs 5-2-1
    DEC
  7. LOSS
    Rio de Janeiro Regional· May 19, 2011· 22-4-1 vs 9-1-1
    DEC
  8. LOSS
    Pernambuco Regional· Apr 28, 2011· 22-3-1 vs 11-1
    DEC
  9. WIN
    vs Jackson Mora Rodriguez
    Rio de Janeiro Regional· Mar 19, 2011· 22-2-1 vs 5-11-1
    DEC
  10. WIN
    vs Yuki Sasaki
    Bitetti Combat· Dec 4, 2010· 21-2-1 vs 22-18-1
    DEC
  11. LOSS
    Sao Paulo Regional· Oct 23, 2010· 20-2-1 vs 8-0
    DEC
  12. DRAW
    Impact FC 2· Jul 17, 2010· Middleweight· 20-1-1 vs 33-12-2
    DEC
  13. WIN
    vs Daniel Villegas
    Sao Paulo Regional· Jun 4, 2010· 20-1 vs 1-3
    SUB
  14. WIN
    vs Tatsuhiko Nishizaka
    Bitetti Combat· Dec 12, 2009· 19-1 vs 6-3-4
    SUB
  15. WIN
    vs Alex Schoenauer
    Bitetti Combat· Sep 12, 2009· 18-1 vs 14-10
    DEC
  16. WIN
    Dream 10· Jul 20, 2009· Middleweight· 17-1 vs 23-6-1
    SUB
    R1 · 2:36
  17. WIN
    Gladiator FC· Jun 27, 2004· 7-0 vs 6-12-2
    UD
  18. WIN
    vs Silmar Rodrigo
    Bitetti Combat· Apr 1, 2004· 6-0 vs 7-3
    DEC
  19. WIN
    Deep 2 Impact· Aug 18, 2001· 4-0 vs 31-11-3
    UD
  20. WIN
    Pancrase 93· Mar 31, 2001· Light Heavyweight· 3-0 vs 17-13-7
    UD
  21. WIN
    vs Keiichiro Yamamiya
    Deep 1 Impact· Jan 8, 2001· 2-0 vs 23-14-5
    TKO
    R2 · 0:29
  22. WIN
    vs Luiz Claudio Das Dores
    Rio de Janeiro Regional· Jul 24, 2000· 1-0 vs 4-2
    SUB

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

  • Brazilian Top Team

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1664▲7
Peak
1910Dec 12, 2007
Rated fights
31
150016501800200120042007201020132016Jul 24, 2000 · 1549Jan 8, 2001 · 1608Mar 31, 2001 · 1640Aug 18, 2001 · 1682Sep 29, 2002 · 1723Apr 1, 2004 · 1707Jun 27, 2004 · 1715Jul 19, 2004 · 1723Apr 3, 2005 · 1754Sep 25, 2005 · 1776Apr 2, 2006 · 1792Jun 4, 2006 · 1807Aug 26, 2006 · 1829Nov 5, 2006 · 1854Aug 5, 2007 · 1889Dec 12, 2007 · 1910Nov 5, 2008 · 1876Jul 20, 2009 · 1897Sep 12, 2009 · 1899Dec 12, 2009 · 1902Jun 4, 2010 · 1903Oct 23, 2010 · 1892Dec 4, 2010 · 1894Mar 19, 2011 · 1895Apr 28, 2011 · 1882May 19, 2011 · 1869Sep 6, 2012 · 1842Mar 23, 2013 · 1829Aug 4, 2013 · 1827Feb 6, 2014 · 1814May 11, 2018 · 16641664

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Frequently asked questions

When does Paulo Filho fight next?

Paulo Filho has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Paulo Filho's record?

Paulo Filho's professional MMA record is 24-6-3.

Who is Paulo Filho fighting next?

Paulo Filho's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Paulo Filho fight last?

Paulo Filho most recently fought Chael Sonnen at WEC 36: Faber vs Brown on Wednesday, November 5, 2008, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Paulo Filho fight in?

Paulo Filho fights at Middleweight.

How many knockouts does Paulo Filho have?

Paulo Filho has 3 wins by KO/TKO and 11 wins by submission.

How tall is Paulo Filho?

Paulo Filho is 5'8" (173 cm) tall.

How much does Paulo Filho weigh?

Paulo Filho weighs 185 lbs (84 kg).

How old is Paulo Filho?

Paulo Filho is 48 years old (born May 24, 1978).

Where is Paulo Filho from?

Paulo Filho is from Brazil.

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