Paulo “Caveira” Thiago is a 41 year old Male fighter from Brazil with a 19-11-0 pro MMA record.
Thiago most recently fought Sam Liera at SMASH Global 9 on Thursday December 19, 2019.
Paulo Thiago lost to Sam Liera by KO/TKO at 4:58 of Round 1
in the Middleweight division.
Paulo Thiago has 19 wins with a 64% finish rate, including 2 by knockout, 10 by submission, 7 by decision.
Paulo Thiago's Last Fight
Loss • Sam Liera DEF Paulo Thiago by KO/TKO R1 4:58
Paulo “Caveira” Thiago full mixed martial arts record
Paulo “Caveira” Thiago's last five professional MMA fights
Paulo “Caveira” Thiago's MMA career highlights
Paulo “Caveira” Thiago's Professional MMA debut
Thiago made his professional debut against Ricardo Petrucio on July 2, 2005, fighting on the regional circuit.
He made a winning start to his career, defeating Ricardo Petrucio who carried a 1-1-0 professional MMA record into the fight.
Paulo Thiago beat Ricardo Petrucio by Submission at 1:36 of Round 3.
Paulo “Caveira” Thiago's Ultimate Fighting Championship Career
Thiago made his debut in the UFC against Josh Koscheck on February 21, 2009, fighting on the main card of UFC 95: Sanchez vs. Stevenson having compiled a 10-0-0 professional MMA record.
Paulo Thiago beat Josh Koscheck by KO/TKO at 3:29 of Round 1.
Since his debut, Thiago has gone on to fight a total of 13 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 5-8-0.
The first man to defeat Jacob Volkmann
Thiago defeated the previously unbeaten Jacob Volkmann on November 21, 2009, at UFC 106: Ortiz vs Griffin 2. Jacob Volkmann came into the fight with a 9-0-0 record. Thiago was a -190 betting favorite going into the fight. Paulo Thiago beat Jacob Volkmann by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
The first man to defeat Michel Prazeres
Thiago defeated the previously unbeaten Michel Prazeres on May 18, 2013, at UFC on FX 8: Belfort vs. Rockhold. Michel Prazeres came into the fight with a 16-0-0 record. Thiago was a -200 betting favorite going into the fight. Paulo Thiago beat Michel Prazeres by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Outside the UFC
After his UFC stint, Thiago took his next fight at TF on June 25, 2016, fighting against Markus Perez on the main event of Thunder Fight 7.
Paulo Thiago lost to Markus Perez by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
When was Paulo Thiago's last win?
Thiago's last win came against Ailton Barbosa at Global Legion FC 13 on Friday December 13, 2019. Paulo Thiago beat Ailton Barbosa by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Who is Paulo Thiago's next opponent?
Thiago is not currently booked for any fights.
When was Paulo Thiago's last loss?
Thiago's last loss came against Sam Liera at SMASH Global 9 on Thursday December 19, 2019. Paulo Thiago lost to Sam Liera by KO/TKO at 4:58 of Round 1.
How many UFC fights has Paulo Thiago had?
Thiago has fought 13 times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 5-8-0.
How many pro MMA knockouts does Paulo Thiago have?
Thiago has knocked out 2 opponents.
How many pro MMA submissions does Paulo Thiago have?
Thiago has submitted 10 opponents.
How many times has Paulo Thiago been knocked out?
Thiago has been knocked out 3 times.
How many times has Paulo Thiago been submitted?
Thiago has been submitted 1 times.
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