Best fights of Paulo Thiago
Over 14 years as a professional, Paulo Thiago has compiled a 19-11 (12) record, including two title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Paulo Thiago KOs Josh Koscheck
On February 21, 2009 Paulo Thiago faced Josh Koscheck in a middleweight bout. Thiago was 28 years old with a record of 10-0, and Koscheck was 31 with a record of 12-3. Thiago was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak and Koscheck was coming off a win. Thiago stopped Josh Koscheck via TKO in the 1st round.
2. Paulo Thiago chokes out Mike Swick
On February 6, 2010 Paulo Thiago faced Mike Swick in a welterweight bout. Thiago was 29 years old with a record of 12-1, and Swick was 30 with a record of 14-3. Thiago was coming off a win, while Swick was coming off a loss. Thiago submitted Mike Swick via choke-out in the 2nd round.
3. Paulo Thiago loses to Jon Fitch via unanimous decision
On July 11, 2009 Paulo Thiago faced Jon Fitch in a welterweight bout. Thiago was 28 years old with a record of 11-0, and Fitch was 31 with a record of 20-3. Thiago was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak and Fitch was coming off a win. Thiago lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Fitch.
4. Paulo Thiago defeats Jacob Volkmann
On November 21, 2009 Paulo Thiago faced Jacob Volkmann in a welterweight bout. Thiago was 28 years old with a record of 11-1, and Volkmann was 29 with a record of 9-0. Thiago was coming off a loss, while Volkmann was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak. Thiago won via unanimous decision.
5. Paulo Thiago loses to Diego Sanchez via unanimous decision
On October 23, 2010 Paulo Thiago faced Diego Sanchez in a welterweight bout. Thiago was 29 years old with a record of 13-2, and Sanchez was 28 with a record of 21-4. Thiago was coming off a loss and Sanchez was on a 2-fight losing streak. Thiago lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Sanchez.
6. Paulo Thiago defeats Michel Prazeres
On May 18, 2013 Paulo Thiago faced Michel Prazeres. Thiago was 32 years old with a record of 14-5, and Prazeres was 31 with a record of 16-0. Thiago was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Prazeres was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak. Thiago won via unanimous decision.
7. Paulo Thiago defeats David Mitchell
On August 27, 2011 Paulo Thiago faced David Mitchell in a welterweight bout. Thiago was 30 years old with a record of 13-3, and Mitchell was 31 with a record of 11-1. Thiago was on a 2-fight losing streak and Mitchell was coming off a loss. Thiago won via unanimous decision.
8. Paulo Thiago submits Faycal Hucin
On April 28, 2017 Paulo Thiago faced Faycal Hucin in a middleweight bout. Thiago was 36 years old with a record of 17-9, and Hucin was 0 with a record of 0-0. Thiago was on a 2-fight winning streak. Thiago submitted Faycal Hucin via armbar in the 1st round.
9. Paulo Thiago loses to Martin Kampmann via unanimous decision
On June 12, 2010 Paulo Thiago faced Martin Kampmann in a welterweight bout. Thiago was 29 years old with a record of 13-1, and Kampmann was 28 with a record of 16-3. Thiago was on a 2-fight winning streak and Kampmann was coming off a win. Thiago lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Kampmann.
10. Paulo Thiago defeats Ferrid Kheder
On July 12, 2008 Paulo Thiago faced Ferrid Kheder. Thiago was 27 years old with a record of 8-0, and Kheder was 33 with a record of 8-2. Thiago was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak and Kheder was on a 2-fight winning streak. Thiago won via unanimous decision.