Best fights of Paulo Filho
Over 14 years as a professional, Paulo Filho has compiled a 23-6-3 (13) record, including three title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Paulo Filho KOs Joe Doerksen
On August 5, 2007 Paulo Filho fought Joe Doerksen for the vacant WEC middleweight title. Filho was 29 years old with a record of 14-0, and Doerksen was 29 with a record of 39-9. Filho was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak and Doerksen was on a 7-fight winning streak. Filho stopped Joe Doerksen via TKO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
2. Paulo Filho defeats Yuki Kondo
On August 18, 2001 Paulo Filho faced Yuki Kondo in a heavyweight bout. Filho was 23 years old with a record of 3-0, and Kondo was 26 with a record of 31-10-3. Filho was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak, while Kondo was coming off a loss. Filho won via unanimous decision.
3. Paulo Filho KOs Keiichiro Yamamiya
On January 8, 2001 Paulo Filho faced Keiichiro Yamamiya in a light heavyweight bout. Filho was 22 years old with a record of 1-0, and Yamamiya was 28 with a record of 23-13-5. Filho was coming off a win and Yamamiya was on a 6-fight winning streak. Filho stopped Keiichiro Yamamiya via KO in the 2nd round.
4. Paulo Filho submits Chael Sonnen
On December 12, 2007 Paulo Filho defended his WEC middleweight title against Chael Sonnen. Filho was 29 years old with a record of 15-0, and Sonnen was 30 with a record of 21-8-1. Filho was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak and Sonnen was on a 5-fight winning streak. Filho submitted Chael Sonnen via armbar in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
5. Paulo Filho submits Kazuo Misaki
On November 5, 2006 Paulo Filho faced Kazuo Misaki in a welterweight bout. Filho was 28 years old with a record of 13-0, and Misaki was 30 with a record of 17-6-2. Filho was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak and Misaki was on a 2-fight winning streak. Filho submitted Kazuo Misaki via armbar in the 1st round.
6. Paulo Filho defeats Ikuhisa Minowa
On March 31, 2001 Paulo Filho faced Ikuhisa Minowa in a light heavyweight bout. Filho was 22 years old with a record of 2-0, and Minowa was 25 with a record of 17-12-7. Filho was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Filho won via unanimous decision.
7. Paulo Filho submits Melvin Manhoef
On July 20, 2009 Paulo Filho faced Melvin Manhoef in a heavyweight bout. Filho was 31 years old with a record of 16-1, and Manhoef was 33 with a record of 23-5-1. Filho was coming off a loss, while Manhoef was coming off a win. Filho submitted Melvin Manhoef via armbar in the 1st round.
8. Paulo Filho defeats Murilo Rua
On April 2, 2006 Paulo Filho faced Murilo Rua in a middleweight bout. Filho was 27 years old with a record of 10-0, and Rua was 25 with a record of 11-5-1. Filho was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak and Rua was coming off a win. Filho won via unanimous decision.
9. Paulo Filho submits Amar Suloev
On April 3, 2005 Paulo Filho faced Amar Suloev in a light heavyweight bout. Filho was 26 years old with a record of 8-0, and Suloev was 29 with a record of 18-4. Filho was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak and Suloev was on a 5-fight winning streak. Filho submitted Amar Suloev via armbar in the 1st round.
10. Paulo Filho submits Ryo Chonan
On August 26, 2006 Paulo Filho faced Ryo Chonan in a welterweight bout. Filho was 28 years old with a record of 12-0, and Chonan was 29 with a record of 12-6. Filho was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak and Chonan was on a 2-fight winning streak. Filho submitted Ryo Chonan via armbar in the 1st round.