Katagatame applied by P. Filho to the Egyptian M. Ashraf. (Photo: Reproduction/ Youtube ArabsMMA)
After five years away from MMA, the Brazilian fighter, Paul Philo he returned to fight on Friday (11) against the Egyptian Mohamed Ashraf. Paulo finished the fight in one minute and 56 seconds with a katagatame. With the victory, the jiu-jitsu black belt under master Carlson Gracie won the Wawan MMA heavyweight belt.
The 39-year-old Brazilian fighter is a former WEC champion and was one of the stars of Pride. Paulo son He has a record of 33 fights, with 24 wins, six losses and three draws.
His last fight in MMA was in February 2014, where he lost on points decision to Andre Muniz at Biteti Combat 19. Paulo's last victory before retirement was in September 2012 when he knocked out Murilo Rua in 47 seconds.
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