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Paulo Thiago

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Brazil, Brasilia, Federal District
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Age: 45
18
Wins
9
Losses
0
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Last fight

Loss

Paulo ThiagoPaulo Thiago
vs
Sean SpencerSean Spencer

Unanimous decisionUFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs Arlovski

  • Pro record 18-9-0
  • UFC record 5-8-0
  • Outside the UFC 13-1-0
  • 3 UFC losses in a row
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Fighter Details

Height:
5'11" (180 cm)
Weight:
170 lbs (77 kg)
Reach:
74" (188 cm)
Stance:
Orthodox
DOB:
25th Jan. 1981
Age:
45
AI Rank:
Unranked

UFC statistics

UFC round data: 13 bouts · through 2014-09-13

1.71
Significant Strikes Landed per Min
39%
Significant Striking Accuracy
1.99
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Min
1.4
Average Takedowns per 15 Min
32%
Takedown Accuracy
1.2
Submission Average per 15 Min
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UFC Record Breakdown

5-8UFC Record
KO/TKO (8%)
Sub (8%)
Decision (23%)
Losses (62%)

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy39%
Takedown Accuracy32%
Takedown Defense64%

Heuristic ratings

Heuristic scores · 0–100

Fight IQ44/100

13 UFC bouts · 80 division peers

Data through 2014-09-13

Cardio100/100

9 bouts reaching round 3

Data through 2014-09-13

How these scores are calculated

Fight IQ = 40% striking-accuracy percentile + 30% striking-defense percentile + 30% takedown-defense percentile within the division.

Requires 3 UFC bouts, 15 measured minutes, at least 10 division peers, 100 strike attempts, 100 opponent strike attempts and 10 opponent takedown attempts.

Cardio = 100 × the median late/early significant-strike attempt rate ratio, capped at 100. Compare rounds 3+ with rounds 1–2 within each bout. Requires 3 eligible bouts with at least 60 late-round seconds each. 100 means maintained or higher late pace.

Fight IQ summarizes accuracy and defense; cardio summarizes retained pace. Style, opponents and grappling affect both. These scores do not measure intelligence, physical fitness or win probability.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Paulo Thiago's professional MMA record?

Paulo Thiago has a professional MMA record of 18-9-0 (wins-losses-draws).

What is Paulo Thiago's UFC record?

Paulo Thiago's UFC record is 5-8-0 (wins-losses-draws), and 13-1-0 in professional fights outside the UFC.

Who does Paulo Thiago fight next?

Paulo Thiago does not have a fight currently scheduled.

How old is Paulo Thiago?

Paulo Thiago is 45 years old, born January 25, 1981.

How tall is Paulo Thiago?

Paulo Thiago stands 180 cm (5'11") tall, with a 188 cm (74") reach.

Where is Paulo Thiago from?

Paulo Thiago is from Brazil.

When was Paulo Thiago's last fight?

Paulo Thiago last fought on September 13, 2014 at UFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs Arlovski, losing to Sean Spencer by unanimous decision.

What were the scorecards for Paulo Thiago vs Sean Spencer?

Paulo Thiago lost to Sean Spencer by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs Arlovski on September 13, 2014. All three judges (Marco Borges, Guilherme Bravo, Brian Puccillo) scored the fight 30-27 in Sean Spencer's favor.

What were the scorecards for Paulo Thiago vs Gasan Umalatov?

Paulo Thiago lost to Gasan Umalatov by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night: Miocic vs Maldonado on May 31, 2014. The official scorecards were Marco Borges 30-27, Guilherme Bravo 30-27, Chris Lee 29-28 (winner's score first).

Paulo Thiago scouting report

Paulo Thiago (Brazil), a welterweight, went 18-9 as a pro and 5-8 in the UFC (13-1 outside it). He debuted at UFC 95: Sanchez vs Stevenson on February 21, 2009; one of his five UFC wins came by KO/TKO, one by submission and three by decision; he lost his last three UFC bouts. Last fight: unanimous-decision loss to Sean Spencer, then 2-2 in the UFC, on September 13, 2014 (UFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs Arlovski).

Built from AgentMMA's UFC database (as of November 7, 2026); not AI-written.

Paulo Thiago vs the welterweight average

Computed by AgentMMA from the round-by-round stats of 13 UFC bouts (2:28:15 of fight time).

StatThiagoDivision averagePercentile
Significant strikes landed per minute1.7254 in 2:28:154.30
Significant strike accuracy39.1%254 of 649 landed48.3%6
Significant strikes absorbed per minute2295 in 2:28:153.96
Significant strike defense63.5%514 of 809 avoided54.1%98
Takedowns per 15 minutes1.414 in 2:28:151.466
Takedown accuracy31.8%14 of 44 landed35.2%39
Takedown defense63.8%30 of 47 stopped66.6%39
Submission attempts per 15 minutes1.212 in 2:28:150.494
Knockdowns per 15 minutes0.44 in 2:28:150.558
Control time15.2%22:35 of 2:28:1519.1%53
Average fight time11:2413 bouts10:5365
Height180 cm71″183 cm72.1″
Reach188 cm74″189 cm74.3″
  • Division average and percentile: 80 active welterweight fighters with a UFC bout in the last 3 years, at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of UFC fight time.
  • Percentile: the share of those fighters whose value is lower (ties count half). For every stat, a higher percentile means a higher number.

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UFC fight record

UFC record: 5-8

Every UFC bout, newest first. Open a bout for the full result, judges' scorecards and round-by-round stats.

  1. LUFC record after this bout: 5-8-0
    Paulo Thiago
    Paulo Thiago
    vs
    Sean Spencer
    Sean Spencer
    Pro record now: 12-6-0UFC record entering: 2-2-0
    DECUFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs ArlovskiSep 13, 2014Result & stats
  2. LUFC record after this bout: 5-7-0
    Paulo Thiago
    Paulo Thiago
    vs
    Gasan Umalatov
    Gasan Umalatov
    Pro record now: 17-4-2UFC record entering: 0-1-0
    DECUFC Fight Night: Miocic vs MaldonadoMay 31, 2014Result & stats
  3. LUFC record after this bout: 5-6-0
    Paulo Thiago
    Paulo Thiago
    vs
    Brandon Thatch
    Brandon Thatch
    Pro record now: 11-5-0UFC record entering: 1-0-0
    KO/TKOR1 2:10UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs Henderson 2Nov 9, 2013Result & stats
  4. WUFC record after this bout: 5-5-0
    Paulo Thiago
    Paulo Thiago
    vs
    Michel Prazeres
    Michel Prazeres
    Pro record now: 26-4-0UFC record entering: 0-0-0
    DECUFC on FX: Belfort vs. RockholdMay 18, 2013Result & stats
  5. LUFC record after this bout: 4-5-0
    Paulo Thiago
    Paulo Thiago
    vs
    Dong Hyun Kim
    Dong Hyun Kim
    Pro record now: 22-4-1 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 6-2-0 (1 NC)
    DECUFC Macao: Franklin vs LeNov 10, 2012Result & stats
  6. LUFC record after this bout: 4-4-0
    Paulo Thiago
    Paulo Thiago
    vs
    Siyar Bahadurzada
    Siyar Bahadurzada
    Pro record now: 24-8-1UFC record entering: 0-0-0
    KO/TKOR1 0:42UFC on FUEL TV: Gustafsson vs SilvaApr 14, 2012Result & stats
  7. WUFC record after this bout: 4-3-0
    Paulo Thiago
    Paulo Thiago
    vs
    David Mitchell
    David Mitchell
    Pro record now: 22-7-0UFC record entering: 0-1-0
    DECUFC 134: Silva vs OkamiAug 27, 2011Result & stats
  8. LUFC record after this bout: 3-3-0
    Paulo Thiago
    Paulo Thiago
    vs
    Diego Sanchez
    Diego Sanchez
    Pro record now: 31-13-0UFC record entering: 10-4-0
    DECUFC 121: Lesnar vs VelasquezOct 23, 2010Result & stats
  9. LUFC record after this bout: 3-2-0
    Paulo Thiago
    Paulo Thiago
    vs
    Martin Kampmann
    Martin Kampmann
    Pro record now: 20-7-0UFC record entering: 7-2-0
    DECUFC 115: Liddell vs FranklinJun 12, 2010Result & stats
  10. WUFC record after this bout: 3-1-0
    Paulo Thiago
    Paulo Thiago
    vs
    Mike Swick
    Mike Swick
    Pro record now: 15-6-0UFC record entering: 9-2-0
    SUBR2 1:54UFC 109: RelentlessFeb 6, 2010Result & stats
  11. WUFC record after this bout: 2-1-0
    Paulo Thiago
    Paulo Thiago
    vs
    Jacob Volkmann
    Jacob Volkmann
    Pro record now: 19-7-0UFC record entering: 0-0-0
    DECUFC 106: Ortiz vs Griffin 2Nov 21, 2009Result & stats
  12. LUFC record after this bout: 1-1-0
    Paulo Thiago
    Paulo Thiago
    vs
    Jon Fitch
    Jon Fitch
    Pro record now: 30-7-1 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 9-1-0
    DECUFC 100Jul 11, 2009Result & stats
  13. WUFC record after this bout: 1-0-0
    Paulo Thiago
    Paulo Thiago
    vs
    Josh Koscheck
    Josh Koscheck
    Pro record now: 17-11-0UFC record entering: 10-3-0
    KO/TKOR1 3:29UFC 95: Sanchez vs StevensonFeb 21, 2009Result & stats

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