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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 13:  Thiago Tavares weighs in during the UFC 142 Weigh In at HSBC Arena on January 13, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 13:  Paulo Thiago of Brazil weighs in during the official UFC on Fuel TV weigh in event at Ericsson Globe on April 13, 2012 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 13:  (L-R) Welterweight opponents Paulo Thiago and Siyar Bahadurzada face off after weighing in during the official UFC on Fuel TV weigh in event at Ericsson Globe on April 13, 2012 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 14:  Siyar Bahadurzada stands over Paulo Thiago after knocking him out with a punch during their welterweight bout at the UFC on Fuel TV event at Ericsson Globe on April 14, 2012 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 14:  (R-L) Siyar Bahadurzada knocks out Paulo Thiago with a punch during their welterweight bout at the UFC on Fuel TV event at Ericsson Globe on April 14, 2012 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 14:  Siyar Bahadurzada stands over Paulo Thiago after knocking him out with a punch during their welterweight bout at the UFC on Fuel TV event at Ericsson Globe on April 14, 2012 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 22:   Thiago Perpetuo makes weight during the UFC 147 weigh in at Estádio Jornalista Felipe Drummond on June 22, 2012 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 22:   (L-R) Opponents Thiago Perpetuo and Leonardo Mafra face off after making weight during the UFC 147 weigh in at Estádio Jornalista Felipe Drummond on June 22, 2012 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MACAU, MACAU - NOVEMBER 09:  Paulo Thiago makes weight during the UFC Macau weigh in at Cotai Arena on November 9, 2012 in Macau, Macau.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MACAU, MACAU - NOVEMBER 09:  Paulo Thiago makes weight during the UFC Macau weigh in at Cotai Arena on November 9, 2012 in Macau, Macau.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MACAU, MACAU - NOVEMBER 09:  (L-R) Opponents Dong Hyun Kim and Paulo Thiago face off during the UFC Macau weigh in at Cotai Arena on November 9, 2012 in Macau, Macau.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MACAU, MACAU - NOVEMBER 09:  (L-R) Opponents Dong Hyun Kim and Paulo Thiago face off during the UFC Macau weigh in at Cotai Arena on November 9, 2012 in Macau, Macau.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MACAU, MACAU - NOVEMBER 10: (R-L) Dong Hyun Kim attempts to take down Paulo Thiago during their welterweight bout at the UFC Macao event inside CotaiArena on November 10, 2012 in Macau, Macau. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MACAU, MACAU - NOVEMBER 10: (R-L) Paulo Thiago kicks Dong Hyun Kim during their welterweight bout at the UFC Macao event inside CotaiArena on November 10, 2012 in Macau, Macau. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MACAU, MACAU - NOVEMBER 10: (R-L) Paulo Thiago and Dong Hyun Kim grapple for position during their welterweight bout at the UFC Macao event inside CotaiArena on November 10, 2012 in Macau, Macau. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MACAU, MACAU - NOVEMBER 10: (R-L) Paulo Thiago fights off a choke attempt by Dong Hyun Kim during their welterweight bout at the UFC Macao event inside CotaiArena on November 10, 2012 in Macau, Macau. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 16:  Thiago Tavares participates in an open workout session for media and fans on January 16, 2013 at Parque Anhangabau in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 16:  Thiago Tavares participates in an open workout session for media and fans on January 16, 2013 at Parque Anhangabau in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
JARAGUA DO SUL, BRAZIL - MAY 17: Paulo Thiago weighs in during the UFC on FX weigh-in on May 17, 2013 at the Arena Jaragua in Jaragua do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
JARAGUA DO SUL, BRAZIL - MAY 17: Paulo Thiago weighs in during the UFC on FX weigh-in on May 17, 2013 at the Arena Jaragua in Jaragua do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
JARAGUA DO SUL, BRAZIL - MAY 17: (L-R) Opponents Paulo Thiago and Michel Prazeres face off during the UFC on FX weigh-in on May 17, 2013 at the Arena Jaragua in Jaragua do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
JARAGUA DO SUL, BRAZIL - MAY 18:   (R-L) Paulo Thiago kicks Michel Prazeres in their welterweight bout during the UFC on FX event on May 18, 2013 at Arena Jaragua in Jaragua do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
JARAGUA DO SUL, BRAZIL - MAY 18:   (R-L) Michel Prazeres punches Paulo Thiago in their welterweight bout during the UFC on FX event on May 18, 2013 at Arena Jaragua in Jaragua do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
JARAGUA DO SUL, BRAZIL - MAY 18: (L-R) Paulo Thiago punches Michel Prazeres in their welterweight bout during the UFC on FX event on May 18, 2013 at Arena Jaragua in Jaragua do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
JARAGUA DO SUL, BRAZIL - MAY 18: (R-L) Michel Prazeres kicks Paulo Thiago in their welterweight bout during the UFC on FX event on May 18, 2013 at Arena Jaragua in Jaragua do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
JARAGUA DO SUL, BRAZIL - MAY 18:   (L-R) Paulo Thiago punches Michel Prazeres in their welterweight bout during the UFC on FX event on May 18, 2013 at Arena Jaragua in Jaragua do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
JARAGUA DO SUL, BRAZIL - MAY 18:   (L-R) Paulo Thiago punches Michel Prazeres in their welterweight bout during the UFC on FX event on May 18, 2013 at Arena Jaragua in Jaragua do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
JARAGUA DO SUL, BRAZIL - MAY 18: (R-L) Paulo Thiago punches Michel Prazeres in their welterweight bout during the UFC on FX event on May 18, 2013 at Arena Jaragua in Jaragua do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
JARAGUA DO SUL, BRAZIL - MAY 18: (R-L) Michel Prazeres punches Paulo Thiago in their welterweight bout during the UFC on FX event on May 18, 2013 at Arena Jaragua in Jaragua do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
JARAGUA DO SUL, BRAZIL - MAY 18: (R-L) Paulo Thiago punches Michel Prazeres in their welterweight bout during the UFC on FX event on May 18, 2013 at Arena Jaragua in Jaragua do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
JARAGUA DO SUL, BRAZIL - MAY 18:   Paulo Thiago reacts after his victory over Michel Prazeres in their welterweight bout during the UFC on FX event on May 18, 2013 at Arena Jaragua in Jaragua do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
JARAGUA DO SUL, BRAZIL - MAY 18: Paulo Thiago reacts after his victory over Michel Prazeres in their welterweight bout during the UFC on FX event on May 18, 2013 at Arena Jaragua in Jaragua do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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Paulo Thiago

Paulo Thiago

Training: My training day is pretty full and I always try to respect the limits of my body, training hard, eating right and resting. I wake up at around 8 am, eat breakfast and go to the gym where I do from 9:30 to 10:30 a section of stretching and flexibility. From 11.00 to 13.00 I do my MMA training and leave the training and go straight home for lunch and rest. At 17h I come back to the gym, where I do my strength and conditioning training and after that I'll do one more training session, either jiu jitsu or Muay Thai, depending on the day. I come home at around 21h, dine and go to bed around 22:30, because I have to wake up well prepared for my workouts the next day. Four times a week I have to sleep in the barracks with my police team (BOPE) and sometimes I have to interrupt my training for a mission with the police, but nothing that interferes with my training.

When and why did you start training for fighting? Judo at age of 5. I was inspired by my older brother.

What ranks and titles have you held? Storm, 4 Time Jungle Fight Champion, Conquista Fight, Capital Fight And Brasilia Gp. 6 Time Brasilia Jiu-Jitsu Champion; 5 Time Jiu-Jitsu State Champion; jiu-jitsu black belt under Ataide Jr.

Do you have any heroes? No

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? A dream come true

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No

What was your job before you started fighting? I`m still a police officer (special operations)

Favorite grappling technique: Leglock

Favorite Striking technique: High kick

   
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