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.
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 19-10-0 | Sam Liera |
KO/TKO
R1 4:58
|
SMASH Global 9 | 2019-12-19 | Middleweight | SG |
| Win | 18-10-0 | Ailton Barbosa |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Global Legion FC 13 | 2019-12-13 | Catchweight | GLFC |
| Loss | 18-9-0 | Michał Materla |
KO/TKO
R2 0:50
|
KSW 40 | 2017-10-22 | Middleweight | KSW |
| Win | 17-9-0 | Faycal Hucin |
SUB
R1 3:11
|
Fight2Night 2 | 2017-04-28 | Middleweight | F2N |
| Win | 16-9-0 | Cheick Kone |
SUB
R3 4:16
|
Fight2Night 1 | 2016-11-04 | Middleweight | F2N |
| Win | 15-9-0 | Paulistenio Rocha |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
The Warriors Combat 3 | 2016-08-13 | Welterweight | TWC |
| Loss | 15-8-0 | Markus Perez |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
Thunder Fight 7 | 2016-06-25 | Middleweight | TF |
| Loss | 15-7-0 | Sean Spencer |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night 51 | 2014-09-13 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Loss | 15-6-0 | Gasan Umalatov |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night | 2014-05-31 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Loss | 15-5-0 | Brandon Thatch |
SUB
R1 2:10
|
UFC Fight Night 32 | 2013-11-09 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Win | 14-5-0 | Michel Prazeres |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC on FX 8 | 2013-05-18 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Loss | 14-4-0 | Dong Hyun Kim |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC on FUEL TV 6 | 2012-11-10 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Loss | 14-3-0 | Siyar Bahadurzada |
KO/TKO
R1 0:42
|
UFC on FUEL TV 2 | 2012-04-14 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Win | 13-3-0 | David Mitchell |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 134 | 2011-08-27 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Loss | 13-2-0 | Diego Sanchez |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 121 | 2010-10-23 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Loss | 13-1-0 | Martin Kampmann |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 115 | 2010-06-12 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Win | 12-1-0 | Mike Swick |
SUB
R2 1:54
|
UFC 109 | 2010-02-06 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Win | 11-1-0 | Jacob Volkmann |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 106 | 2009-11-21 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Loss | 11-0-0 | Jon Fitch |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 100 | 2009-07-11 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Win | 10-0-0 | Josh Koscheck |
KO/TKO
R1 3:29
|
UFC 95 | 2009-02-21 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Win | 9-0-0 | Luiz Dutra Jr. |
KO/TKO
R1 0:40
|
Regional circuit | 2008-09-13 | JFC | |
| Win | 8-0-0 | Ferrid Kheder |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Regional circuit | 2008-07-12 | JFC | |
| Win | 7-0-0 | Paulo Cavera |
SUB
R1
|
Regional circuit | 2008-05-31 | JFC | |
| Win | 6-0-0 | Leonardo Pecanha |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Regional circuit | 2008-04-06 | JFC | |
| Win | 5-0-0 | Fernando Bettega |
SUB
R1 2:02
|
Regional circuit | 2007-12-14 | CF | |
| Win | 4-0-0 | Franklin Careli |
SUB
R2 0:37
|
Regional circuit | 2007-05-12 | ||
| Win | 1-0-0 | Marcone Marcone |
SUB
R3 1:31
|
Regional circuit | 2006-10-13 | ||
| Win | 1-0-0 | Diogo Almeida |
SUB
R3 1:21
|
Regional circuit | 2006-10-13 | ||
| Win | 1-0-0 | Igor Maux |
SUB
R1 1:06
|
Regional circuit | 2006-10-13 | ||
| Win | 0-0-0 | Ricardo Petrucio |
SUB
R3 1:36
|
Regional circuit | 2005-07-02 | SS |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Thiago is not currently booked for any fights.
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.
Thiago has fought 13 times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 5-8-0.
Thiago has knocked out 2 opponents.
Thiago has submitted 10 opponents.
Thiago has been knocked out 3 times.
Thiago has been submitted 1 times.
