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Fighter

Paulo Rodrigues de Sousa

"Python"
17-20-0BrazilBrazilLast 5
Muay Thai 0-1
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CAREER SUMMARY

Paulo Rodrigues de Sousa holds a professional MMA record of 17-20-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 39 bouts on record. Paulo Rodrigues de Sousa has won 17 fights: 1 by KO/TKO, 10 by submission, 6 by decision. Of 20 career losses, 7 came by KO/TKO and 3 by submission. Paulo Rodrigues de Sousa also has 1 recorded Muay Thai bout. Most recent fight: January 21, 2017. Tracked organizations: ACA.

Profile

Height
5'7"170 cm
Weight
139 lbs63 kg
DOB
1989-05-19
Age
37
Nationality
Brazil
Birthplace
Belem, Para, Brazil

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Pedro Henrique
    UF SAGA 2026· Jul 10, 2026· Featherweight· 17-19 vs 5-5
    TKO
    R2 · 4:14
  2. LOSS
    vs Nelson Ferreira
    Palmas Fight Championship 4· Jun 20, 2026· Featherweight· 17-18 vs 9-18-1
    SD
  3. NC
    vs Magno Santos
    UF SAGA 2025· Jul 12, 2025· Featherweight· 17-18 vs 13-8
    NC
  4. LOSS
    vs Hudson Silva
    Lajeado Fight MMA 2· Jun 3, 2023· Bantamweight· 17-17 vs 14-12
    TKO
    R3 · 3:15
  5. WIN
    vs Nelson Ferreira
    Fire Fight 2· Mar 26, 2022· Featherweight· 16-17 vs 7-16-1
    UD
  6. WIN
    vs Marcos dos Santos
    Veneno Fight Club 4· Oct 9, 2021· Featherweight· 15-17 vs 0-0
    UD
  7. LOSS
    vs Hilário Gomes
    UFCA Combat 1· Nov 9, 2019· Bantamweight· 15-16 vs 2-1
    TKO
    R3 · 2:46
  8. WIN
    vs Leno Rodrigo
    Extreme Kombat 23· Sep 21, 2019· Bantamweight· 14-16 vs 1-2
    UD
  9. LOSS
    vs Henrique Barbosa
    Veneno Fight Club 3· May 17, 2019· Featherweight· 14-15 vs 2-0
    UD
  10. LOSS
    vs Elismar Lima da Silva
    NP Fight 10· Nov 10, 2018· Featherweight· 14-14 vs 15-6
    TKO
    R1 · 1:57
  11. LOSS
    vs Ederson Cardoso
    Extreme Kombat 21· Aug 18, 2018· 14-13 vs 2-0
    SD
  12. WIN
    vs Cleilson Santos
    Extreme Kombat MMA· May 26, 2018· 13-13 vs 3-4
    DEC
  13. LOSS
    vs Webson Reis
    Extreme Kombat MMA· Nov 25, 2017· 13-12 vs 5-0
    DEC
  14. LOSS
    vs Niko Gjoka
    ACAACA 52: ACB 52 - Vienna· Jan 21, 2017· Featherweight· 13-11 vs 11-11
    DEC
  15. LOSS
    vs Leonardo Pereira
    Para Regional· Aug 6, 2016· 13-10 vs 6-3
    DEC
  16. LOSS
    vs Diego Davella
    Rei da Selva Combat· Dec 5, 2015· 13-9 vs 15-4
    SUB
  17. LOSS
    vs Carlos Soares
    Jungle Fight 81· Sep 12, 2015· Bantamweight· 13-8 vs 4-0
    TKO
    R2 · 4:41
  18. LOSS
    vs Heliton dos Santos
    Mr. Cage· Mar 12, 2015· 13-7 vs 11-3
    TKO
  19. LOSS
    vs Ermek Tlauov
    Alash Pride FC· Nov 23, 2014· Featherweight· 13-6 vs 4-2
    SUB
    R2 · 3:10
  20. WIN
    vs Hudson Silva
    Sport Nocaut MMA· Aug 23, 2014· 12-6 vs 6-2
    SUB
  21. LOSS
    vs Josinaldo Silva
    Mr. Cage· Jun 7, 2014· 12-5 vs 16-4
    TKO
  22. LOSS
    vs Irmeson Cavalcante de oliveira
    Golden Fighters 8· Dec 12, 2013· Flyweight· 12-4 vs 9-2
    UD
  23. NC
    vs Carlos Marques
    Nakamura FC 8· Oct 5, 2013· Flyweight· 12-4 vs 3-0
    NC
  24. LOSS
    vs Marcos Almeida
    Tocantins Regional· Sep 14, 2013· 12-3 vs 1-0
    DEC
  25. LOSS
    vs Thiago Grilo
    Bitetti Combat 17· Sep 6, 2013· Flyweight· 12-2 vs 8-2
    UD
  26. LOSS
    vs Francivaldo Trinaldo
    Shooto Brasil 41· Jul 12, 2013· Featherweight· 12-1 vs 3-0
    SUB
    R1 · 2:55
  27. WIN
    vs Francihelhyson Sales
    Tocantins Regional· May 10, 2013· 11-1 vs 1-0
    SUB
  28. WIN
    vs TBA
    Maranhao Regional· Feb 2, 2013· 10-1
    SUB
  29. LOSS
    vs Francihelhyson Sales
    Tocantins Regional· Dec 8, 2012· 10-0 vs 0-0
    DEC
  30. WIN
    vs Nelson Ferreira
    Tocantins Regional· Sep 29, 2012· 9-0 vs 1-1
    DEC
  31. WIN
    vs TBA
    Maranhao Regional· Aug 18, 2012· 8-0
    TKO
  32. WIN
    vs TBA
    Para Regional· Jul 22, 2012· 7-0
    SUB
  33. WIN
    vs Nelson Ferreira
    Tocantins Regional· Jun 16, 2012· 6-0 vs 1-0
    SUB
  34. WIN
    vs TBA
    Tocantins Regional· May 5, 2012· 5-0
    SUB
  35. WIN
    vs TBA
    Maranhao Regional· Apr 14, 2012· 4-0
    SUB
  36. WIN
    vs TBA
    Maranhao Regional· Dec 17, 2011· 3-0
    DEC
  37. WIN
    vs TBA
    Tocantins Regional· Oct 22, 2011· 2-0
    SUB
  38. WIN
    vs TBA
    Para Regional· Jul 17, 2010· 1-0
    SUB
  39. WIN
    vs TBA
    Para Regional· May 29, 2010· 0-0
    SUB

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1459▼8
Peak
1570May 10, 2013
Rated fights
28
1400150020132016201920222025Jun 16, 2012 · 1541Sep 29, 2012 · 1562Dec 8, 2012 · 1529May 10, 2013 · 1570Jul 12, 2013 · 1522Sep 6, 2013 · 1498Sep 14, 2013 · 1481Dec 12, 2013 · 1471Jun 7, 2014 · 1458Aug 23, 2014 · 1492Nov 23, 2014 · 1476Mar 12, 2015 · 1458Sep 12, 2015 · 1439Dec 5, 2015 · 1431Aug 6, 2016 · 1421Jan 21, 2017 · 1406Nov 25, 2017 · 1394May 26, 2018 · 1414Aug 18, 2018 · 1411Nov 10, 2018 · 1406May 17, 2019 · 1401Sep 21, 2019 · 1410Nov 9, 2019 · 1402Oct 9, 2021 · 1438Mar 26, 2022 · 1446Jun 3, 2023 · 1441Jun 20, 2026 · 1467Jul 10, 2026 · 14591459

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Frequently asked questions

When does Paulo Rodrigues de Sousa fight next?

Paulo Rodrigues de Sousa has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Paulo Rodrigues de Sousa's record?

Paulo Rodrigues de Sousa's professional MMA record is 17-20-0.

Who is Paulo Rodrigues de Sousa fighting next?

Paulo Rodrigues de Sousa's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Paulo Rodrigues de Sousa fight last?

Paulo Rodrigues de Sousa most recently fought Niko Gjoka at ACA 52: ACB 52 - Vienna on Saturday, January 21, 2017, LOSS (Decision).

What weight class does Paulo Rodrigues de Sousa fight in?

Paulo Rodrigues de Sousa fights at Featherweight.

How many knockouts does Paulo Rodrigues de Sousa have?

Paulo Rodrigues de Sousa has 1 win by KO/TKO and 10 wins by submission.

How tall is Paulo Rodrigues de Sousa?

Paulo Rodrigues de Sousa is 5'7" (170 cm) tall.

How much does Paulo Rodrigues de Sousa weigh?

Paulo Rodrigues de Sousa weighs 139 lbs (63 kg).

How old is Paulo Rodrigues de Sousa?

Paulo Rodrigues de Sousa is 37 years old (born May 19, 1989).

Where is Paulo Rodrigues de Sousa from?

Paulo Rodrigues de Sousa is from Brazil.