Pro Quality. Fan Perspective.
Login-facebook
Around SBN: The Worst Team Ever Projected?

Paulo Thiago Reports Back to BOPE Monday Morning

By Ariel Helwani - Video Reporter and Writer

LAS VEGAS -- Paulo Thiago won't have much time to celebrate his UFC 109 victory over Mike Swick, because the Brazilian welterweight told MMA Fighting following the victory that he will report back to his other job as a member of BOPE, which is Portuguese for Special Police Operations Battalion, Monday morning.

Thiago also discussed his evolution as an MMA fighter since his UFC debut last year and the lack of respect he sometimes receives by the oddsmakers. Check out the video interview.

Read More: ufc 109, mma fighting exclusive, videos, Mike Swick (MMA), Paulo Thiago (MMA)

Do you like this story?

Recently on MMA Fighting

Esther Lin, MMA Fighting +5 updates

UFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit Results

Esther Lin, MMA Fighting +10 updates

UFC 143 Live Play-By-Play

Esther Lin, MMA Fighting +2 updates

UFC 143 Weigh-In Results: Diaz vs. Condit

Esther Lin, MMA Fighting

Nick Diaz's Positive Drug Test Not Surprising, but Still Bizarrely Disappointing

Esther Lin, MMA Fighting

Fighters React to Nick Diaz's Positive Drug Test

Esther Lin, MMA Fighting

Dana White 'Beyond Disappointed' in Nick Diaz

AP Stats Certain photos copyright © 2012 by Associated Press or Getty Images. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of Associated Press and Getty Images is strictly prohibited.

AP Stats Scoreboard data copyright © 2012 by STATS LLC. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of STATS LLC is strictly prohibited.

OpenCalais - Powered by Thomson Reuters • Odds Shark OddsShark