Paulo Thiago
BrazilLast 5Last fight: Loss vs Sam Liera · TKO · Dec 19, 2019
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CAREER SUMMARY
Paulo Thiago holds a professional MMA record of 19-11-0. Thiago has won 19 fights: 2 by KO/TKO, 10 by submission, 7 by decision. Of 11 career losses, 4 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Thiago lands 1.71 significant strikes per minute with 39% accuracy and averages 1.42 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: October 22, 2017. Tracked organizations: KSW, UFC.
Profile
- Height
- 5'11"180 cm
- Weight
- 170 lbs77 kg
- Reach
- 74"188 cm
- Stance
- Orthodox
- DOB
- Jan 25, 1981
- Age
- 45
- Nationality
- Brazil
- Birthplace
- Brasilia, Federal District, Brazil
Career history
- LOSSvs Sam LieraSMASH Global 9· Dec 19, 2019· Middleweight· 19-11 vs 14-11TKOR1 · 4:58
- WINvs Ailton BarbosaGlobal Legion FC 13· Dec 13, 2019· Catchweight· 19-10 vs 13-5UD
- LOSSKSW 40 - Dublin· Oct 22, 2017· Middleweight· 18-10 vs 25-5TKOR2 · 0:50
- WINvs Faycal HucinFight2Night 2· Apr 28, 2017· Middleweight· 18-9 vs 11-4SUBR1 · 3:11
- WINvs Cheick KoneFight2Night 1· Nov 4, 2016· Middleweight· 17-9 vs 17-5SUBR3 · 4:16
- WINvs Paulistenio RochaThe Warriors Combat 3· Aug 13, 2016· Welterweight· 16-9 vs 10-4-1UD
- LOSSvs Markus PerezThunder Fight 7· Jun 25, 2016· Middleweight· 15-9 vs 8-0SD
- LOSSvs Sean SpencerUFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs Arlovski· Sep 13, 2014· Welterweight· 15-8 vs 12-3UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFC Fight Night: Munoz vs Mousasi· May 31, 2014· Welterweight· 15-7 vs 15-3-1UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFC Fight Night: Belfort vs Henderson· Nov 9, 2013· Welterweight· 15-6 vs 11-1TKOR1 · 2:10
- WINUFC on FX: Belfort vs Rockhold· May 18, 2013· Welterweight· 15-5 vs 16-1UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFC Macao: Franklin vs Le· Nov 11, 2012· Welterweight· 14-5 vs 16-2-1UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFC on FUEL TV: Gustafsson vs Silva· Apr 15, 2012· Welterweight· 14-4 vs 21-4-2TKOR1 · 0:42
- WINUFC 134: Silva vs Okami· Aug 27, 2011· Welterweight· 14-3 vs 11-2UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFC 121: Lesnar vs Velasquez· Oct 23, 2010· Welterweight· 13-3 vs 22-4FOTNUDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFC 115: Liddell vs Franklin· Jun 12, 2010· Welterweight· 13-2 vs 18-3UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Mike SwickUFC 109: RELENTLESS· Feb 6, 2010· Welterweight· 13-1 vs 14-4SOTNSUBR2 · 1:54
- WINUFC 106: Ortiz vs Griffin 2· Nov 21, 2009· Welterweight· 12-1 vs 9-1UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Jon FitchUFC 100: Lesnar vs Mir II· Jul 11, 2009· Welterweight· 11-1 vs 21-3UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFC 95: Sanchez vs Stevenson· Feb 21, 2009· Welterweight· 11-0 vs 12-4KOTNTKOR1 · 3:29
- WINvs Luiz DutraJungle Fight· Sep 13, 2008· 10-0 vs 7-2-1TKO
- WINvs Ferrid KhederJungle Fight· Jul 12, 2008· 9-0 vs 8-3DEC
- WINvs Paulo CaveraJungle Fight· May 31, 2008· 8-0 vs 0-1SUB
- WINvs Leonardo PecanhaJungle Fight· Apr 6, 2008· 7-0 vs 6-3DEC
- WINvs Fernando BettegaCapital Fight· Dec 14, 2007· 6-0 vs 3-2SUB
- WINvs Unknown opponentBrazil Regional· May 12, 2007· 5-0SUB
- WINvs Marcone MarconeBrazil Regional· Oct 13, 2006· 2-0 vs 0-1SUB
- WINvs Unknown opponentBrazil Regional· Oct 13, 2006· 2-0SUB
- WINvs Igor MauxBrazil Regional· Oct 13, 2006· 2-0 vs 1-1SUB
- WINvs Ricardo PetrucioStorm Samurai· Jul 2, 2005· 1-0 vs 1-2SUB
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
Camp
- X-Gym
Fight DNA
Complete FighterUFCalendar's style model · Middleweight roster (285 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Paulo Thiago sits in the top 25.
Bonus résumé
Paulo Thiago has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses.
- ★ FOTNvs Diego Sanchez · UFC 121: Lesnar vs VelasquezOct 23, 2010
- ★ SOTNvs Mike Swick · UFC 109: RELENTLESSFeb 6, 2010
- ★ KOTNvs Josh Koscheck · UFC 95: Sanchez vs StevensonFeb 21, 2009
Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives. 3 pre-2012 awards are not priced · amounts varied per event.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Paulo Thiago earns per fight.
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1608▼13
- Peak
- 1814Feb 6, 2010
- Rated fights
- 28
Frequently asked questions
When does Paulo Thiago fight next?
Paulo Thiago has no confirmed upcoming fight.
What is Paulo Thiago's record?
Paulo Thiago's professional MMA record is 19-11-0.
Who is Paulo Thiago fighting next?
Paulo Thiago's next opponent has not been announced.
Who did Paulo Thiago fight last?
Paulo Thiago most recently fought Michal Materla at KSW 40 - Dublin on Sunday, October 22, 2017, LOSS (TKO).
What weight class does Paulo Thiago fight in?
Paulo Thiago fights at Middleweight.
How many knockouts does Paulo Thiago have?
Paulo Thiago has 2 wins by KO/TKO and 10 wins by submission.
How many UFC bonuses has Paulo Thiago won?
Paulo Thiago has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses: 1× Fight of the Night, 1× KO of the Night, 1× Submission of the Night.
How tall is Paulo Thiago?
Paulo Thiago is 5'11" (180 cm) tall.
How much does Paulo Thiago weigh?
Paulo Thiago weighs 170 lbs (77 kg).
What is Paulo Thiago's reach?
Paulo Thiago has a reach of 74" (188 cm).
How old is Paulo Thiago?
Paulo Thiago is 45 years old (born Jan 25, 1981).
Where is Paulo Thiago from?
Paulo Thiago is from Brazil.
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