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Welisson Paiva
Fighter

Welisson Paiva

"Mao de Pedra"
12-5-2KSW #10LightweightBrazilBrazilLast 5
NEXT FIGHT
vs Igor Wlodarczyk
KSWKSW 122 - Bartosinski vs. Masaev·

CAREER SUMMARY

Welisson Paiva holds a professional MMA record of 12-5-2. Their full professional MMA career spans 19 bouts on record. Welisson Paiva has won 12 fights: 9 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission, 3 by decision. Of 5 career losses, 4 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. Most recent fight: April 18, 2026. Tracked organizations: KSW.

Profile

Height
5'10"178 cm
Weight
155 lbs70 kg
Reach
68"173 cm
DOB
2002-08-22
Age
24
Nationality
Brazil
Birthplace
Sao Benedito, Ceara, Brazil

Upcoming

  1. KSWKSW 122 - Bartosinski vs. Masaev
    vs Igor WlodarczykLightweight

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Hugo Deux
    KSWKSW 117 - Pawlak vs. Khalidov· Apr 18, 2026· Lightweight· 12-4-2 vs 6-1
    TKO
    R2 · 4:59
  2. LOSS
    vs Mateusz Makarowski
    KSWKSW 110 - Grzebyk vs. Tulshaev· Sep 20, 2025· Lightweight· 12-3-2 vs 13-7-1
    TKO
    R2 · 3:07
  3. WIN
    vs Dawid Smielowski
    KSWKSW 103: Brichta vs. Charzewski· Feb 21, 2025· Welterweight· 11-3-2 vs 11-2
    DEC
    R3 · 5:00
  4. WIN
    vs Maciej Kazieczko
    KSWKSW 96 - Pawlak vs. Janikowski· Jul 20, 2024· 159 lb Catchweight· 10-3-2 vs 9-3
    TKO
    R3 · 3:43
  5. WIN
    vs Magomed Kadimagomedov
    Hexagone MMA 17· Jun 2, 2024· Lightweight· 9-3-2 vs 6-0
    TKO
    R1 · 2:35
  6. DRAW
    vs Nurzhan Akishev
    Octagon 52: Shutova vs. Tursyn· Nov 18, 2023· Featherweight· 9-3-1 vs 15-4
    DEC
  7. WIN
    vs Franco Aranda
    MFT 4· Jul 7, 2023· Lightweight· 8-3-1 vs 7-7-1
    TKO
    R2 · 1:30
  8. WIN
    vs Walisson Dias
    The Champion MMA 1· Jan 21, 2023· Lightweight· 7-3-1 vs 0-5
    TKO
    R1 · 0:19
  9. LOSS
    vs Lom-Ali Eskiev
    EMC 10· Sep 24, 2022· Lightweight· 7-2-1 vs 19-5
    TKO
    R1 · 2:28
  10. DRAW
    vs Mateo Pereira
    CFU: La Purga· Apr 9, 2022· Lightweight· 7-2 vs 4-3
    DEC
  11. WIN
    vs Antonio Domingos
    Number 1 MMA 2· Nov 6, 2021· Lightweight· 6-2 vs 5-5
    UD
  12. WIN
    vs Elysson Machado
    Centro Oeste Fight 12· Jun 26, 2021· Featherweight· 5-2 vs 6-1
    UD
  13. LOSS
    vs Samuel Paiva
    Action Fight 16· Oct 31, 2020· Featherweight· 5-1 vs 5-3-1
    TKO
    R1 · 2:24
  14. WIN
    vs Jardel Evangelista
    Maktub Fight Combat· Dec 7, 2019· 4-1 vs 13-4
    TKO
    R1 · 4:45
  15. WIN
    vs Cláudio Nardo
    Tubarão Fight 3· Aug 10, 2019· 3-1 vs 4-0
    TKO
    R1 · 2:59
  16. WIN
    vs Rafael Pereira
    Ceara Regional· Jul 6, 2019· 2-1 vs 2-2
    TKO
  17. LOSS
    vs James Silveira
    Action Fight 12· Apr 6, 2019· 2-0 vs 14-15
    SUB
    R1 · 3:10
  18. WIN
    vs Luiz Paulo Assis
    Action Fight 11· Dec 28, 2018· 1-0 vs 3-1
    TKO
    R1 · 5:00
  19. WIN
    vs TBA
    Ceara Regional· Jul 22, 2018· 0-0
    TKO

Career history data via Tapology.

Official KSW Ranking

Welisson Paiva's standing in the official KSW rankings.

Current
#10 Lightweight
Peak
#10 Lightweight
First ranked
Aug 1, 2026
Times ranked
2

Lightweight

#1#5#10#15Aug 1, 2026 · #10Aug 20, 2026 · #10#10

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1638▼36
Peak
1714Feb 21, 2025
Rated fights
16
1500160017002019202120232025Dec 28, 2018 · 1543Apr 6, 2019 · 1493Jul 6, 2019 · 1531Aug 10, 2019 · 1581Dec 7, 2019 · 1631Oct 31, 2020 · 1578Jun 26, 2021 · 1590Nov 6, 2021 · 1603Sep 24, 2022 · 1586Jan 21, 2023 · 1597Jul 7, 2023 · 1615Jun 2, 2024 · 1653Jul 20, 2024 · 1690Feb 21, 2025 · 1714Sep 20, 2025 · 1674Apr 18, 2026 · 16381638

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Frequently asked questions

When does Welisson Paiva fight next?

Welisson Paiva fights Igor Wlodarczyk on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at KSW 122 - Bartosinski vs. Masaev.

What is Welisson Paiva's record?

Welisson Paiva's professional MMA record is 12-5-2.

Who is Welisson Paiva fighting next?

Welisson Paiva's next opponent is Igor Wlodarczyk at KSW 122 - Bartosinski vs. Masaev.

Who did Welisson Paiva fight last?

Welisson Paiva most recently fought Hugo Deux at KSW 117 - Pawlak vs. Khalidov on Saturday, April 18, 2026, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Welisson Paiva fight in?

Welisson Paiva fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Welisson Paiva have?

Welisson Paiva has 9 wins by KO/TKO and 0 wins by submission.

How tall is Welisson Paiva?

Welisson Paiva is 5'10" (178 cm) tall.

How much does Welisson Paiva weigh?

Welisson Paiva weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).

What is Welisson Paiva's reach?

Welisson Paiva has a reach of 68" (173 cm).

How old is Welisson Paiva?

Welisson Paiva is 24 years old (born Aug 22, 2002).

Where is Welisson Paiva from?

Welisson Paiva is from Brazil.