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Fighter

Paulo Filho

"Ely"
24-6-3BrazilBrazilLast 5
Grappling 1-4
NEXT FIGHT

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CAREER SUMMARY

Paulo Filho holds a professional MMA record of 24-6-3. Paulo Filho has won 24 fights: 3 by KO/TKO, 11 by submission, 10 by decision. Paulo 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
Reach
0"0 cm
Stance
Southpaw
DOB
1978-05-24
Age
48
Nationality
Brazil
Birthplace
Brazil

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

  • Brazilian Top Team

Related fighters

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
    vs Andre Muniz
    Bitetti Combat 19· Feb 6, 2014· Middleweight· 23-6-3 vs 7-3
    UD
  3. DRAW
    vs Rodney Wallace
    Acre Regional· Aug 4, 2013· 23-5-3 vs 19-6-1
    DRAW
  4. LOSS
    vs David Branch
    WSOF 2: Arlovski vs. Johnson· Mar 23, 2013· Middleweight· 23-5-2 vs 12-3
    UD
  5. WIN
    vs Murilo Rua
    Best of the Best 1· Sep 6, 2012· Middleweight· 23-4-2 vs 20-13-1
    TKO
    R1 · 0:47
  6. DRAW
    vs Satoshi Ishii
    Amazon Forest Combat 1· Sep 14, 2011· 22-4-2 vs 5-2-1
    DEC
  7. LOSS
    vs Norman Paraisy
    Rio de Janeiro Regional· May 19, 2011· 22-4-1 vs 9-1-1
    DEC
  8. LOSS
    vs Ronny Markes
    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
    vs Marcos Rogerio de Lima
    Sao Paulo Regional· Oct 23, 2010· 20-2-1 vs 8-0
    DEC
  12. DRAW
    vs Denis Kang
    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
    vs Melvin Manhoef
    Dream 10· Jul 20, 2009· Middleweight· 17-1 vs 23-6-1
    SUB
    R1 · 2:36
  17. LOSS
    vs Chael Sonnen
    WECWEC 36: Faber vs. Brown· Nov 5, 2008· Middleweight· 16-1 vs 22-9-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  18. WIN
    vs Chael Sonnen×2Title bout · Title win #2
    WECWEC 31: Faber vs. Curran· Dec 11, 2007· Middleweight· 16-0 vs 20-9-1
    SUB
    R2 · 4:55
  19. WIN
    vs Joe Doerksen×1Title bout · Title win #1
    WECWEC 29: Condit vs. Larson· Aug 4, 2007· Middleweight· 15-0 vs 39-10
    TKO
    R1 · 4:07
  20. WIN
    vs Kazuo Misaki
    PRIDE FCPRIDE: Bushido 13· Nov 5, 2006· Welterweight· 14-0 vs 17-7-2
    SUB
    R1 · 9:43
  21. WIN
    vs Ryo Chonan
    PRIDE FCPRIDE Bushido 12· Aug 26, 2006· Middleweight· 13-0 vs 12-7
    SUB
    R1 · 2:30
  22. WIN
    vs Gregory Bouchelaghem
    PRIDE FCPRIDE: Bushido 11· Jun 4, 2006· Welterweight· 12-0 vs 5-3
    UD
    R2 · 5:00
  23. WIN
    vs Murilo Rua
    PRIDE FCPRIDE: Bushido 10· Apr 2, 2006· Welterweight· 11-0 vs 11-6-1
    UD
    R2 · 5:00
  24. WIN
    vs Ryuta Sakurai
    PRIDE FCPRIDE: Bushido 9· Sep 25, 2005· Welterweight· 10-0 vs 12-10-4
    SUB
    R1 · 3:49
  25. WIN
    vs Amar Suloev
    PRIDE FCPRIDE: Bushido 6· Apr 3, 2005· Middleweight· 9-0 vs 19-6
    SUB
    R1 · 4:22
  26. WIN
    vs Akira Shoji
    PRIDE FCPRIDE: Bushido 4· Jul 19, 2004· Middleweight· 8-0 vs 12-11-5
    SD
    R2 · 5:00
  27. WIN
    vs Daijiro Matsui
    Gladiator FC· Jun 27, 2004· 7-0 vs 6-12-2
    UD
  28. WIN
    vs Silmar Rodrigo
    Bitetti Combat· Apr 1, 2004· 6-0 vs 7-3
    DEC
  29. WIN
    vs Akira Shoji
    PRIDE FCPRIDE 22: Beasts From The East 2· Sep 29, 2002· Middleweight· 5-0 vs 9-8-5
    SUB
    R1 · 2:48
  30. WIN
    vs Yuki Kondo
    Deep 2 Impact· Aug 18, 2001· 4-0 vs 31-11-3
    UD
  31. WIN
    vs Ikuhisa Minowa
    Pancrase 93· Mar 31, 2001· Light Heavyweight· 3-0 vs 17-13-7
    UD
  32. WIN
    vs Keiichiro Yamamiya
    Deep 1 Impact· Jan 8, 2001· 2-0 vs 23-14-5
    TKO
    R2 · 0:29
  33. WIN
    vs Luiz Claudio Das Dores
    Rio de Janeiro Regional· Jul 24, 2000· 1-0 vs 4-2
    SUB

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1665▲7
Peak
1912Dec 12, 2007
Rated fights
31
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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).

What is Paulo Filho's reach?

Paulo Filho has a reach of 0" (0 cm).

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.