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Tale of the Tape
Age
32
Height
6' 0"
Reach
73"
Stance
Orthodox
Country
Brazil
Key Stats
80%
Win Rate
83%
Finish Rate
9
KO/TKO Wins
1
Submission Wins
0
Title Fight Wins
15
Pro Fights
Advanced Stats
Color = level vs. divisionStriking
Career
Win Methods
Nobody hands you anything at heavyweight. Paulo Renato Jr. has built a 12-3 record the hard way, one fight at a time since leaving Brazil's regional scene.
On the feet he's a problem: 4.89 significant strikes a minute at 46% accuracy, and 75% of his wins end in a knockout. The math is bad for anyone standing across from him.
He's coming off a loss to Ibo Aslan. Careers aren't defined by the fall, though; they're defined by the rebound.
Recent Fights
Ibo Aslan
KO/TKO (Punches) R1 · Aug 15, 2023
Dana White's Contender Series: Season 7, Week 2
Juecir Neumann
KO/TKO R1 · Mar 12, 2023
Inside Fighters League 11
Ricardo Silva
KO/TKO R1 · Dec 4, 2022
Inside Fighters' League 10
Jamal Pogues
Decision - Unanimous · Aug 10, 2022
Dana White's Contender Series: Season 6, Week 3
Gilson Cardoso
TKO (Punches) R1 · Oct 17, 2021
IFL 5 - Inside Fighters League 5
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