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Paulo Filho

Nickname Ely Birthdate 5/24/1978
Height / Weight 5'8" - 185lbs Place of Birth Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Filho has been fighting professionally since 2000. He holds black belts in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo. He has notable wins over Chael Sonnen, Ryo Chonan, and Ikuhisa Minowa, and has held the WEC middlewieght championship.

Last Fight

Amazon Forest Combat 1

Sep 14, 2011 10:00 PM EDT
Satoshi Ishii vs Paulo Filho

Chael Sonnen: MMA career retrospective (Pt. 1)

With the latest championship loss of Chael Sonnen at UFC 159 at the destructive hands of Jon Jones all but a distant mixed martial arts (MMA) memory, we take a look back at the professional fight career of Chael P. Sonnen: Wrestler, fighter, talker.

UFC 159 fight card: Jon Jones vs Chael Sonnen preview

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a look at tomorrow night's (April 27, 2013) UFC 159 main event between light heavyweight champion Jon Jones and undeserving challenger Chael Sonnen. What's the key to victory for both men? Find out inside.

UFC 159 complete fighter breakdown, Chael P. Sonnen edition

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History in the making: Chael Sonnen becomes a UFC superstar in defeat to Anderson Silva

Before UFC 117, Chael Sonnen was a mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter with a 4-3 record inside the Octagon and zero finishes. After five rounds against Anderson Silva in Oakland, Caif., he was a bona fide superstar.

World Series of Fighting (WSOF): Paulo Filho out, Elvis Mutapcic in

World Series of Fighting (WSOF) is making some moves in the middleweight division, parting ways with Paulo Filho to make room for Maximum Fighting Championship (MFC) import Elvis Mutapcic.

Paulo Filho not returning to WSOF, didn't know who his manager was before last fight

The former consensus Middleweight #2 Paulo Filho has been released by WSOF following lethargic performance against David Branch last month.

MMA Roundtable: Diaz's appeal, WSOF 2 reviews, best fights of '13 so far, and more

Luke Thomas and Mike Chiappetta debate Nick Diaz's UFC 158 complaints, WSOF 2, the best of the UFC this year so far and more.

WSOF 2 medical suspension and injuries: Arlovski and Johnson facing long layoffs

The NJSACB today issued its list of medical suspensions for WSOF 2: "Arlovski vs. Johnson," which took place on Sat., March 23, 2013, from the Revel Resort and Casino in Atlantic City, and the headliners will be out of action for some time.

WSOF 2 results recap: David Branch vs Paulo Filho fight review and analysis

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a look back at last night's World Series of Fighting main card bout between middleweights David Branch and Paulo Filho. What helped Branch not only win, but dominate? Find out inside.

WSOF 2 injuries put Anthony Johnson, Andrei Arlovski and others out until medical clearance

WSOF 2 headliners Anthony Johnson and Andrei Arlovski - as well as several other fighters on the card - are medically suspended indefinitely after grueling battles on Saturday evening in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

WSOF 2 medical suspensions: Arlovski out indefinitely with suspected broken jaw

The medical suspensions are in from WSOF 2 and many fighters will be heading to the doctor to clear indefinite suspensions, including both headlining fighters.

World Series of Fighting (WSOF) 2 results recap for 'Arlovski vs. Johnson' on NBC Sports

World Series of Fighting tied a ribbon around its second event last Saturday night (March 23, 3013) in Atlantic City, NJ, featuring a heavyweight main event between former UFC stars Andrei Arlovski and Anthony Johnson. Full results and recap inside.

WSOF 2 main card and prelims results, GIFs, and highlights

Before heading to the main event, WSOF delivered a bevy of action packed fights. Take a look back at all the action with highlights here on Bloody Elbow.

WSOF 2 results: David Branch scores dominant one-sided decision over Paulo Filho

Paulo Filho actually showed up to compete tonight in World Series of Fighting II, but he probably shouldn't have as he was on the receiving end of a serious beatdown courtesy of UFC veteran David Branch. Get all the dirty details inside.

WSOF 2 results: David Branch batters Paulo Filho for unanimous decision victory

The Renzo Gracie black belt and UFC veteran David Branch smashed Paulo Filho from pillar to post as the Brazilian and PRIDE veteran in Filho barely showed up to compete.

WSOF 2 Live Blog: Paulo Filho vs. Dave Branch

Check out the WSOF 2 live blog for the Filho vs. Branch fight on the WSOF 2 fight card on Saturday night.

World Series of Fighting 2: Arlovski vs. Johnson main card preview

Dallas Winston walks through the main-card lineup for tonight's World Series of Fighting (WSOF) 2 event, which is captained by former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski vs. former UFC welter/middleweight Anthony Johnson.

World Series of Fighting 2 predictions

Can Andrei Arlovski continue his path of redemption after leaving Strikeforce? Is Anthony Johnson destined to be the next big thing with a win over Arlovski?

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World Series of Fighting (WSOF) was supposed to hold its second MMA event tonight in Atlantic City, N.J.; however, complications with NJAC's approval of its cage for the event could lead the card's cancelation. WSOF, meanwhile, says show will go on.

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Check out WSOF 2 results for Saturday night's World Series of Fighting action from the Revel Casino in Atlantic City.

Paulo Filho Opponents

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