Paulo Thiago and Alessio Sakara handed medical suspensions after UFC on Fuel 2 losses
After a UFC on Fuel 2 card filled with finishes, it appears Paulo Thiago and Alessio Sakara, who each suffered knockout losses, were the only two fighters issued medical suspensions. Both Thiago and Sakara will be forced to sit on the sidelines for 28 days. Thiago was defeated by Siyar Bahaduzada in what was named the show’s Knockout of the Night. The strike-based stoppage was the first the Brazilian... [Read More...]
Paulo Thiago talks fight with Siyar Baharduzada
While there are plenty of fans who have never heard of Siyar Baharduzada or seen him fight, those who have are familiar with the threat the 20-4 Afghani fighter poses to any opponent he encounters inside the ring. One of those with respect for the 27-year old’s style and substance is the very opponent he’ll make his UFC debut against on April 14 at UFC on Fuel 2 – Paulo Thiago. Thiago recently... [Read More...]
UFC on Fuel 2 grows with addition of Paulo Thiago vs. Siyar Bahadurzada
Welterweight finishers Paulo Thiago and Siyar Bahadurzada will help usher in the UFC in Sweden as the fighters have been signed to compete at UFC on FUEL 2, an event set to take place April 14 from Stockholm. It was not made known where the Thiago-Bahadurzada bout would be placed on the lineup though a main card slot seems likely. Thiago (14-3) was slated to meet Mike Pyle at UFC 142 but an injury... [Read More...]
Paulo Thiago off UFC 142 card with elbow injury
According to multiple reports, the hits keep coming for UFC 142: Aldo vs. Mendes, as Paulo Thiago has been forced out of his bout with an elbow injury. Thiago (14-3) was expected to face Mike Pyle in his native country of Brazil, but the welterweight was injured in training and knocked from the fight. A replacement for Pyle has not been announced. News of the potential change was first reported by... [Read More...]
Paulo Thiago vs. Mike Pyle in the works for UFC 142
Following the success of the UFC‘s venture into Brazilian territory for UFC 134 last August, it came as no surprise when the world’s Mixed Martial Arts leader announced its desire to quickly return to the land that produced some of the sport’s greatest fighters. In fact, UFC 142, set to be held in Rio, will be Zuffa’s very first PPV event in 2012. Unsurprisingly, the card has... [Read More...]
Paulo Thiago, Rousimar Palhares latest Brazilians looking towards UFC Rio
The UFC’s forthcoming foray into Rio de Janeiro took another step towards finalization today when news surfaced of two more Brazilians filling individual slots on the August 27 line-up. While neither man has been officially announced for the event, it appears Rousimar Palhares and Paulo Thiago will likely be slated for action at UFC Rio according to reliable sources with a bout already in place for... [Read More...]
Josh Koscheck vs. Paulo Thiago rematch likely for UFC 109
On the heels of back to back victories over the likes of Frank Trigg and Anthony Johnson, Josh Koscheck will have the opportunity to avenge a defeat that has haunted him since February 21 of this year, as a rematch between himself and Paulo Thiago appears to be on the horizon. The news of the potential bout comes courtesy of a recent report over at MMAFanhouse, citing UFC 109 as the card the two are... [Read More...]
Paulo Thiago vs. Jacob Volkmann set for UFC 106
Paulo Thiago is all set to face off with UFC newcomer Jacob Volkmann at UFC 106. Thiago’s manager Wallid Ismail recently revealed the news of the bout to Terra Magazine, and FiveOuncesofPain.com has subsequently confirmed the bout through sources close to the match-up. Thiago will be looking to [place himself back into the winners circle following a unanimous decision loss at the hands of Jon... [Read More...]
Thiago Alves vs. Paulo Thiago expected for UFC 107
A rumored match up between Thiagos is being reported for part of the UFC 107 card in December. According to a recent report on MMAMania.com, Thiago Alves vs. Paulo Thiago is currently in the negotiation stages and verbally agreed to by at least one of the fighters. UFC 107 is set for December 12th at the Fedex Forum in Memphis, TN. Paulo Thiago is coming off a unanimous decision loss to Jon Fitch back... [Read More...]
Report: Paulo Thiago’s next fight could be against Jon Fitch at UFC 100
Coming off a resounding upset of welterweight contender Josh Koshcheck, Paulo Thiago will look to add another American Kickboxing Academy welterweight to his list of victims. According to a report from the Brazilian website Tatame, a welterweight clash between Koshcheck teammate Jon Fitch and Thiago is being discussed for UFC 100, which will take place July 11 in Las Vegas. Fitch rebounded nicely against... [Read More...]
Report: Josh Koscheck to fight the debuting Paulo Thiago at UFC 95
It appears that UFC welterweight title contender Josh Koscheck has been added to the card for UFC 95, which is set for February 21 at the O2 Arena in London, England. According to a report by the Brazilian MMA website Tatame, Koscheck is set to face the debuting Paulo Thiago in one of the show’s featured bouts. Thiago was signed to a UFC contract after having begun his professional MMA career... [Read More...]
Brad Morris vs. Cain Velasquez scheduled for UFC 83
Two heavyweight UFC newcomers are now set to duke it out at UFC 83: Serra vs. St.Pierre 2 according to UFC.com. Australian Brad Morris (8-2) will take on highly touted Cain Velasquez (2-0). Morris is coming off of a TKO win over UFC veteran Kristof Midoux at Bodog Fight: Vancouver back in August of last year. Cain Velasquez fights out of American Kickboxing Academy and will come into this fight with... [Read More...]
