Paulo Thiago
Record: 13 - 3
Height: 5'11" (181cm)
Weight: 170 lbs

Paulo Thiago is a Brazilian mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter. He is also a Brazilian Police Officer. Thiago entered the Ultimate Fighting Championship with an undefeated record acquired exclusively in his native country of Brazil, where the submission specialist has spent much of his career in the Jungle Fight promotion.

He made his UFC debut on February 21, 2009, scoring an upset victory over top contender Josh Koscheck at UFC 95. Thiago won the fight by a TKO, with a uppercut and a left hook.

Thiago would suffer his first career loss at UFC 100, to Jon Fitch.  After coming back strong and winning back to back fights, Thiago has now lost two in a row for the first time in his career.

Career Statistics:
Knockout Wins:  0   (0%) Knockout Losses:  0   (0%)
TKO Wins:  2   (13%) TKO Losses:  0   (0%)
Submission Wins:  8   (50%) Submission Losses:  0   (0%)
Decision Wins:  3   (19%) Decision Losses:  3   (19%)
Draws: 0 No Contests: 0
Career Fights:
Opponent Method Event Date Rnd
Loss Diego Sanchez Unanimous Decision UFC 121: Lesnar vs. Velasquez Oct. 23, 2010 3
Loss Martin Kampmann Unanimous Decision UFC 115: Liddell vs. Franklin Jun. 12, 2010 3
Win Mike Swick Technical Submission UFC 109: Relentless Feb. 06, 2010 2
Win Jacob Volkmann Unanimous Decision UFC 106: Ortiz vs. Griffin 2 Nov. 21, 2009 3
Loss Jon Fitch Unanimous Decision UFC 100: Lesnar vs. Mir 2 Jul. 11, 2009 3
Win Josh Koscheck Technical Knockout UFC 95: Sanchez vs. Stevenson Feb. 21, 2009 1
Win Luis Dutra Jr. Technical Knockout JF 11: Jungle Fight 11 Sep. 13, 2008 1
Win Ferrid Kheder Unanimous Decision JF 10: Jungle Fight 10 Jul. 12, 2008 3
Win Paulo Cavera Submission JF 9: Warriors May. 31, 2008 1
Win Leonardo Pecanha Unanimous Decision JF 8: Jungle Fight 8 Apr. 06, 2008 3
Win Fernando Bettega Submission CF: Capital Fight 1 Dec. 14, 2007 1
Win Franklin Careli Submission CF 3: Conquista Fight 3 May. 12, 2007 2
Win Igor Maux Submission GPP: Grand Prix Planaltina Oct. 13, 2006 1
Win Diogo Almeida Submission GPP: Grand Prix Planaltina Oct. 13, 2006 3
Win Marcone Bezerra Submission GPP: Grand Prix Planaltina Oct. 13, 2006 3
Win Ricardo Petrucio Submission SS 8: Storm Samurai 8 Jul. 02, 2005 3
Total Fights: 16   |   Record: 13 - 3
WHO WINS THE MAIN EVENT AT UFC 162 BETWEEN ANDERSON SILVA AND CHRIS WEIDMAN?
Silva via Decision
Silva via TKO/KO
Silva via Submission
Weidman via Decision
Weidman via TKO/KO
Weidman via Submission
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