Paulo Thiago is a Brazilian fighter who was relatively unknown until his upset of Josh Koscheck, whom he knocked out in February 2009. He's a well-rounded fighter, with strong counter punching, and a very solid BJJ background. Besides being rated amongst the top 10 welterweights in the world, Thiago works as a special forces police officer in Brazil.
| Age | 42 |
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| Height | 5'11" |
| Weight | 170 |
| Place of birth | Brasilia, Brazil |