Fighter details| Name | Paulo Filho (Men) |
| Nickname | Ely |
| Current streak (last 5) |
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| Date of birth | May 24, 1978 (48 years old) |
| Weight class | Middleweight |
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Fighter bioPaulo Filho – General Profile
Paulo Filho is a Brazilian former professional mixed martial artist best known for competing in the middleweight division and for his championship run in World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC). Born on May 24, 1978, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Filho gained recognition for his elite grappling pedigree and dominant ground control.
MMA Career
Filho competed during the 2000s in major promotions, most notably WEC and PRIDE Fighting Championships. He rose to prominence in WEC, where he captured the middleweight championship and defended it while establishing himself as one of the top fighters in his division at the time.
Throughout his career, he faced experienced international competition and was widely regarded as a dangerous opponent due to his grappling ability and composure under pressure.
Grappling Background
Before and alongside his MMA career, Paulo Filho built a strong reputation in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and submission grappling. His high-level grappling credentials formed the technical foundation of his fighting style and competitive success.
Fighting Style
Paulo Filho was known for a grappling-heavy approach centered on takedowns, positional dominance, and submission threats. Once the fight reached the ground, he excelled at controlling opponents and dictating pace through technique and pressure.
Career Highlights
Filho’s career highlights include winning a major world title, competing against top-tier opponents, and maintaining a long undefeated streak during the peak of his competitive run.
Legacy
Remembered as one of the strongest grapplers of his era, Paulo Filho remains associated with the generation of fighters who helped elevate Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu’s influence in modern mixed martial arts.
Fights
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| Fighter | Event | Method | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kazuo Misaki |
Pride Bushido 13 |
SUB Armbar · R1 · 9:43 |
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| Ryo Chonan |
Pride Bushido 12 - 2nd Round |
SUB Armbar · R1 · 2:30 |
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| Gregory Bouchelaghem |
Pride Bushido Survival 2006 |
U-DEC | |
| Murilo Rua |
Pride Bushido 10 |
U-DEC | |
| Ryuta Sakurai |
Pride Bushido 9 - The Tournament |
SUB Armbar · R1 · 3:49 |
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| Amar Suloev |
Pride Bushido 6 |
SUB Armbar · R1 · 4:22 |
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| Akira Shoji |
Pride Bushido 4 |
S-DEC | |
| Akira Shoji |
Pride 22 |
SUB Armbar · R1 · 2:48 |
Not all fights are added yet, but they’re coming as soon as possible. 24.24% of the fights were recovered.
FAQLast update : 2026-03-20 22:12:09
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