Welisson Paiva

"Mao de Pedra"

12-6-2

BrazilLast 5

Last fight: Loss vs Igor Wlodarczyk · Unanimous Decision · Oct 10, 2026

12-6-2 · 9 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Igor WlodarczykUD · R3 05:00

KSWKSW 122: Yakymenko vs Morelli·October 10, 2026

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Welisson Paiva holds a professional MMA record of 12-6-2. Paiva has won 12 fights: 9 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission, 3 by decision. Of 6 career losses, 4 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. Most recent fight: October 10, 2026. Tracked organizations: KSW.

Profile

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

Career stats

Pro MMARecord: 12-6-2 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed2.25per min

Strikes absorbed4.56per min

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.49per 15 min

40% success

Takedowns stuffed52%

Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Welisson Paiva sits in the top 25.

KSW

Recent & upcoming opponents

Career history

LOSS
vs Igor Wlodarczyk
KSW 122: Yakymenko vs Morelli· Oct 10, 2026· Lightweight· 12-6-2 vs 4-0
UD
R3 · 05:00
LOSS
vs Hugo Deux
KSW 117: Pawlak vs Khalidov· Apr 18, 2026· Lightweight· 12-5-2 vs 7-1
TKO
R2 · 4:59
LOSS
vs Mateusz Makarowski
KSW 110: Grzebyk vs Tulshaev· Sep 20, 2025· Lightweight· 12-4-2 vs 14-7-1
TKO
R2 · 3:07
WIN
vs Dawid Smielowski
KSW 103: Brichta vs Charzewski· Feb 21, 2025· 159 lb Catchweight· 12-3-2 vs 11-3
DEC
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Maciej Kazieczko
KSW 96 - Pawlak vs Janikowski· Jul 20, 2024· 159 lb Catchweight· 11-3-2 vs 9-4
TKO
R3 · 3:43
WIN
vs Magomed Kadimagomedov
Hexagone MMA 17· Jun 2, 2024· Lightweight· 10-3-2 vs 6-1
TKO
R1 · 2:35
DRAW
vs Nurzhan Akishev
Octagon 52: Shutova vs. Tursyn· Nov 18, 2023· Featherweight· 9-3-2 vs 15-4-1
DEC
WIN
vs Franco Aranda
MFT 4· Jul 7, 2023· Lightweight· 9-3-1 vs 7-8-1
TKO
R2 · 1:30
WIN
vs Walisson Dias
The Champion MMA 1· Jan 21, 2023· Lightweight· 8-3-1 vs 0-6
TKO
R1 · 0:19
LOSS
vs Lom-Ali Eskiev
EMC 10· Sep 24, 2022· Lightweight· 7-3-1 vs 20-5
TKO
R1 · 2:28
DRAW
vs Mateo Pereira
CFU: La Purga· Apr 9, 2022· Lightweight· 7-2-1 vs 4-3-1
DEC
WIN
vs Antonio Domingos
Number 1 MMA 2· Nov 6, 2021· Lightweight· 7-2 vs 5-6
UD
WIN
vs Elysson Machado
Centro Oeste Fight 12· Jun 26, 2021· Featherweight· 6-2 vs 6-2
UD
LOSS
vs Samuel Paiva
Action Fight 16· Oct 31, 2020· Featherweight· 5-2 vs 6-3-1
TKO
R1 · 2:24
WIN
vs Jardel Evangelista
Maktub Fight Combat· Dec 7, 2019· 5-1 vs 13-5
TKO
R1 · 4:45
WIN
vs Cláudio Nardo
Tubarão Fight 3· Aug 10, 2019· 4-1 vs 4-1
TKO
R1 · 2:59
WIN
vs Rafael Pereira
Ceara Regional· Jul 6, 2019· 3-1 vs 2-3
TKO
LOSS
vs James Silveira
Action Fight 12· Apr 6, 2019· 2-1 vs 15-15
SUB
R1 · 3:10
WIN
vs Luiz Paulo Assis
Action Fight 11· Dec 28, 2018· 2-0 vs 3-2
TKO
R1 · 5:00
WIN
vs Unknown opponent
Ceara Regional· Jul 22, 2018· 1-0
TKO

Official KSW Ranking

Welisson Paiva's standing in the official KSW rankings.

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

Lightweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1620▼24
Peak: 1721Feb 21, 2025
Rated fights: 17

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Frequently asked questions

When does Welisson Paiva fight next?

Welisson Paiva has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Welisson Paiva's record?

Welisson Paiva's professional MMA record is 12-6-2.

Who is Welisson Paiva fighting next?

Welisson Paiva's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Welisson Paiva fight last?

Welisson Paiva most recently fought Igor Wlodarczyk at KSW 122: Yakymenko vs Morelli on Saturday, October 10, 2026, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

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.

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CAREER SUMMARY