Paulo Filho calling it quits after next fight
It appears one of the most star-crossed careers in MMA is coming to a close, as Paulo Filho has revealed he will be retiring from the sport after a final fight next month he’s only showing up for based on having already signed the contract. The not-so-happy ending to his run in Mixed Martial Arts will come on November 26 in Poland where he’ll face Mamed Khalidov at a KSW event, a far cry from the... [Read More...]
Paulo Filho loses to unbeaten prospect over the weekend
Not too long ago, Brazilian grappler Paulo Filho was considered to be one of the top three middleweights in MMA. However, he has since lost his luster as the result of a slew of shakey in-ring performances over the past few years, as well as a handful of incidents involving both questionable personal and professional behavior. This past weekend, unfortunately, brought another example of how the mighty... [Read More...]
Gegard Mousasi calls Paulo Filho out: ‘The steroids have gone to his head’
Newly crowned Strikeforce light-heavyweight champion Gegard Mousasi is normally a very calm, soft spoken type of guy, but recent comments by Brazilian submission specialist Paulo Filho have served to fire up the docile Dutch-Armenian phenom. In a recent interview with Tatame.com, Filho was quoted as saying,”[Mousasi] doesn’t have my strength, he doesn’t have my level on the ground. He can... [Read More...]
Filho on Manhoef: ‘Anyone who thinks I’ll exchange punches with him is wrong’
Sometimes controversial and always dangerous Brazilian submission expert Paulo Filho is preparing himself to face off with one of the scariest men currently competing in mixed martial arts when he meets up with Melvin Manhoef. The two are scheduled to butt heads at DREAM 10 which has been scheduled for July 20. Manhoef is without a doubt one of the most vicious finishers currently competing in the... [Read More...]
Paulo Filho on Wanderlei Silva: ‘I’m here to help’
Wanderlei Silva recently announced that he had a desire to bury the hatchet and train with formal rivals Paulo Filho and Ricardo Arona, today a response was reported from Filho in regards to the invitation. “It would be an honor, I’m very happy to have received this invitation and tell him to wait for me… What he needs from me, I’m here to help” Filho was quoted as saying to Tatame.com... [Read More...]
Paulo Filho to move up to 205 pounds and fight at Dream 9
Former WEC middleweight champion Paulo Filho, who has had more than his share of ups and downs over the past eighteen months, will be making a return trip to Japan at Dream 9 May 26th. Tatame.com is reporting that Filho will fight a yet to be named opponent in the light heavyweight division. Fihlo made his name fighting for Pride FC where he 8-0 by defeating such stars as Kazuo Misaki, Ryo Chonan... [Read More...]
Bellator Fighting Championships confirms interest in Paulo Filho
The Bellator Fighting Championships, which will begin a 12-week fight series on ESPN Deportes in April, has confirmed to FiveOuncesOfPain.com that the promotion is interested in possibly signing former WEC middleweight champion Paulo Filho. Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney confirmed the news during an exclusive interview with Five Ounces of Pain on Friday. “We’re absolutely interested in Paulo,”... [Read More...]
Report indicates that Paulo Filho has been released from the UFC/WEC
In a report that comes as no surprise, the Nov. 17 print edition of the Wrestling Observer gives strong indications that WEC middleweight champion Paulo Filho has been released from his contract by Zuffa officials. “Not only will Paulo Filho’s middleweight championship be forgotten, but Filho himself will be after his performance on the show, as it’s all but a lock that Filho won’t... [Read More...]
WEC 36: Urijah Faber loses 145 lbs. title, Filho upset by Sonnen
WEC 36 is in the books and it turned out to be quite the night of upsets and quick finishes at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida. Urijah Faber was unable to defend his title against Mike Brown and was defeated in the first round via TKO. Brown stood with Faber for the opening moments of the fight and Faber ate some good shots that sent him reeling into the cage. Upon rebounding from... [Read More...]
Anderson Silva’s manager says fight with Filho a possibility
For a long time now fans have been clamoring to see the pound for pound best fighter in the world, Anderson Silva, take on his teammate and close friend, WEC middlweight champion Paulo Filho. Both fighters have dismissed the fight in the past, saying that they would never fight one another due to their friendship. But Ed Soares, the manager for both Anderson Silva as well as Paulo Filho was recently... [Read More...]
Chael Sonnen still not sure fight with Paulo Filho will happen (video)
Exclusive: Rich Clementi to fight Melvin Guillard at UFC 79
Rich Clementi has confirmed to FiveOunceOfPain.com that he will be fighting Melvin Guillard at UFC 79 on Dec. 29. Rumors began to circulate about this matchup last week but Clementi just recently got official word from Joe Silva of the UFC that the match is indeed on. (click for latest UFC 79 fight card) But before he fights Guillard, Clementi will be taking on Antoine Skinner this Saturday on the... [Read More...]
