Paulo Thiago

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from all fights.

Total Fights:	8
Record:	14-4-0
Summary:	Very focused, strong chin

Fighter Info

From:	Brasilia Brazil
Fights Out Of:	Brasilia Brazil
Age:	31
Height:	5' 11" ( 180 cm )
Weight:	170 lb ( 77 kg )

Media

UFC® on Fuel TV: Gustafsson vs Silva live at the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden on Saturday, April 14, 2012

Apr 14, 2012
Siyar Bahadurzada makes an emphatic UFC® debut, knocking Paulo Thiago out cold early in the first round. He breaks down the fight, and promises similar perforamnces in the future.

Apr 14, 2012 1:00
UFC on Fuel TV weigh in event at Ericsson Globe on April 13, 2012 in Stockholm, Sweden. (Photos by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Apr 13, 2012
"For Paulo, fighting in the cage is just fun. In the streets, he fights for life." Paulo Thiago uses the training he received from Brazil's elite special forces unit to stay calm and poised inside the Octagon™.

Mar 22, 2012 2:00

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Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

313

39% Successful

123

Types of Successful Strikes

123

57% Standing

25%

18%

Striking Defense

The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns

42% Successful

Grappling Totals by Type

Subm.

Passes

Sweeps

Takedown Defense

The percentage of total takedowns avoided

Result	Fighters	Event	Str	TD	Sub	Pass	Method	Replay
Loss	Paulo Thiago	UFC: Sweden Apr 14, 2012	0	0	0	0	R1 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Loss	Siyar Bahadurzada	UFC: Sweden Apr 14, 2012	3	0	0	0	R1 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

Win	Paulo Thiago	UFC® 134: Silva vs. Okami Aug 27, 2011	19	6	1	5	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Win	David Mitchell	UFC® 134: Silva vs. Okami Aug 27, 2011	23	0	0	0	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Loss	Diego Sanchez	UFC® 121: LESNAR vs VELASQUEZ Oct 23, 2010	48	2	0	7	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Loss	Paulo Thiago	UFC® 121: LESNAR vs VELASQUEZ Oct 23, 2010	36	1	4	1	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Loss	Paulo Thiago	UFC® 115 : LIDDELL vs. FRANKLIN Jun 12, 2010	13	1	1	1	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Loss	Martin Kampmann	UFC® 115 : LIDDELL vs. FRANKLIN Jun 12, 2010	24	1	3	4	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Win	Paulo Thiago	UFC® 109: RELENTLESS Feb 6, 2010	9	0	1	1	R2 Submission	Ways To Watch
Win	Mike Swick	UFC® 109: RELENTLESS Feb 6, 2010	7	1	0	0	R2 Submission	Ways To Watch

Win	Paulo Thiago	UFC® 106: ORTIZ vs GRIFFIN 2 Nov 21, 2009	34	2	0	7	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Win	Jacob Volkmann	UFC® 106: ORTIZ vs GRIFFIN 2 Nov 21, 2009	16	1	1	2	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Loss	Jon Fitch	UFC® 100: _ Jul 11, 2009	15	4	1	4	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Loss	Paulo Thiago	UFC® 100: _ Jul 11, 2009	5	0	5	0	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Win	Paulo Thiago	UFC 95: Sanchez vs. Stevenson Feb 21, 2009	7	0	0	0	R1 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Win	Josh Koscheck	UFC 95: Sanchez vs. Stevenson Feb 21, 2009	8	0	0	0	R1 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
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Biography

Training: It didn’t change much from the last fight; the difference is focusing on the new opponent. I’ve been improving my game every single training session. I do MMA every morning from Monday through Saturday; in the afternoon I do physical conditioning and three times a week, at night time, I practice Muay Thai.

When and why did you start training for fighting? Judo at age of 5. I was inspired by my older brother.

What ranks and titles have you held? Storm, 4 Time Jungle Fight Champion, Conquista Fight, Capital Fight And Brasilia Gp. 6 Time Brasilia Jiu-Jitsu Champion; 5 Time Jiu-Jitsu State Champion; jiu-jitsu black belt under Ataide Jr.

Do you have any heroes? No

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? A dream come true

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No

What was your job before you started fighting? I`m still a police officer (special operations)

Favorite grappling technique: Leglock

Favorite Striking technique: High kick