Paulo Filho
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In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is de Souza and the second or paternal family name is Leite. "Filho" is a generational suffix meaning "son", which is used for someone whose name is the same as their father, like "Jr." in English.
Paulo Filho (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈpawlu ˈfiʎu]; born May 24, 1978), is a Brazilian retired mixed martial artist who last competed in the Middleweight division. A professional competitor from 2000 until 2014, Filho was the last WEC Middleweight Champion, and also competed in PRIDE, DREAM, Pancrase, DEEP, Impact FC, and the World Series of Fighting.[4]
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Paulo Filho | |
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Born | (1978-05-24) May 24, 1978 (age 46) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
Other names | Ely |
Residence | Niterói, Brazil |
Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13.2 st) |
Division | Middleweight Light Heavyweight Heavyweight |
Reach | 70 in (180 cm) |
Style | Brazilian jiu-jitsu |
Stance | Southpaw |
Fighting out of | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
Team | Brazilian Top Team (until 2007, 2010–present)[1][2] |
Rank | Black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Carlson Gracie[3] Black belt in Judo |
Years active | 2000–2014 |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 32 |
Wins | 23 |
By knockout | 5 |
By submission | 8 |
By decision | 10 |
Losses | 6 |
By decision | 6 |
Draws | 3 |
Other information | |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
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Quick Facts Medal record, Representing Brazil ...
Medal record | ||
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Representing Brazil | ||
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | ||
World Championships | ||
1997 Rio de Janeiro | -94kg | |
1998 Rio de Janeiro | -94kg | |
1999 Rio de Janeiro | -94kg |
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