Despite a losing streak, Paulo Thiago renews his contract with the UFC

Thiago (photo) during the weigh-in in SP. Photo: Lucas Carrano/SUPER FIGHTS

After his most recent performance, when he lost to Gasan Umalatov in São Paulo, Paulo thiago was in a delicate situation within the UFC. After all, the fight marked his sixth defeat in the last eight fights, two in a row. However, despite the negative record, the fighter renewed his agreement with the organization for four more fights.

The information, originally given by the “Combate” channel website, was confirmed by Thiago himself to the North American “MMA Fighting”. The fighter said he feared he would be fired after his last defeat. “I was fine, but anxious because of all these layoffs they made. I wasn't very tense. Regardless of what they decided, I would be fine,” he stated.

The fighter plans to return to the Octagon at the event to be held in Brasília, on September 13th. “I’m looking forward to being on this card, which will be the UFC’s first in my hometown. It would be huge for me.”

Paulo thiago debuted in the UFC in 2009, with a surprising knockout over Josh koscheck. Since then, he has a record of five wins and seven losses.