Jacob Volkmann vs Paulo Thiago

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Key Stats

Jacob VolkmannvsPaulo Thiago
10
Fights
13
6
Wins
5
4
Losses
8
1
Finishes
2
56:07
Control Time
22:38

Striking Stats

Jacob VolkmannvsPaulo Thiago
134
Sig. Strikes Landed
254
34.4%
Sig. Strike Acc.
39.1%
13.4
Sig. Str / Fight
19.5
0
Knockdowns
4
98
Head Strikes
156
20
Body Strikes
65
16
Leg Strikes
33

Grappling Stats

Jacob VolkmannvsPaulo Thiago
24
Takedowns Landed
14
49.0%
Takedown Acc.
31.8%
2.4
TD / Fight
1.1
15
Sub. Attempts
12
2
Reversals
3

Tale of the Tape

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46 yrs
Age
45 yrs
5' 9"
Height
5' 11"
155 lbs.
Weight
170 lbs.
71"
Reach
74"
Southpaw
Stance
Orthodox
962
ELO Rating
854
1,019
Peak ELO
1,077
60.0%
Win Rate
38.5%
16.7%
Finish Rate
40.0%
130
Days / Fight
169

ELO is MMA.SOCIAL’s own rating, calculated from UFC results. It is not a UFC ranking or record.

Career Snapshot

VolkmannvsThiago
Retired
Status
Retired
0
Win Streak
0
5
Best Streak
2
WWLWL
Last 5 (old → new)
LWLLL

Win Methods

VolkmannvsThiago
0 (0.0%)
KO/TKO
1 (20.0%)
1 (16.7%)
Submission
1 (20.0%)
5 (83.3%)
Decision
3 (60.0%)

Head-to-Head Record

Jacob Volkmann0
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Paulo Thiago1

Common Opponents (1)

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Who Wins?

Jacob Volkmann vs Paulo Thiago: Matchup Breakdown

Jacob Volkmann is 6-4 in the Lightweight division with a 60.0% win rate. Paulo Thiago is 5-8 at Welterweight, winning 38.5% of the time. Both are listed as retired.

They have met 1 time. Paulo Thiago leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC 106: Ortiz vs Griffin 2 on Nov 21, 2009, won by Paulo Thiago by Decision - Unanimous in round 3.

Jacob Volkmann holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 962 to 854. Career peaks are 1,019 for Jacob Volkmann and 1,077 for Paulo Thiago. Jacob Volkmann has 0 KO/TKO and 1 submission win from 6 victories, a 16.7% finish rate. Paulo Thiago has 1 KO/TKO and 1 submission win, finishing 40.0% of the time.

Jacob Volkmann stands 5' 9" with a reach of 71" and fights southpaw. Paulo Thiago is 5' 11" with a reach of 74", orthodox. That is a 3-inch reach advantage for Paulo Thiago. Jacob Volkmann is 46, Paulo Thiago is 45.

Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Jacob Volkmann has landed 134 significant strikes at 34.4% accuracy with 24 takedowns and 56:07 of control time. Paulo Thiago has landed 254 at 39.1% with 14 takedowns and 22:38 of control.

They share 1 common opponent: Martin Kampmann.

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Have Jacob Volkmann and Paulo Thiago fought before?

Yes. Jacob Volkmann and Paulo Thiago have fought once in the UFC. Paulo Thiago won by unanimous decision at UFC 106: Ortiz vs Griffin 2 on November 21, 2009.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who has more UFC wins, Jacob Volkmann or Paulo Thiago?

Jacob Volkmann has more UFC wins: 6 to 5. Jacob Volkmann's UFC record is 6-4; Paulo Thiago's is 5-8.

KO/TKO wins: Jacob Volkmann 0, Paulo Thiago 1. Submission wins: Jacob Volkmann 1, Paulo Thiago 1.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who is taller, Jacob Volkmann or Paulo Thiago?

Paulo Thiago is taller at 5'11", to Jacob Volkmann's 5'9" (2 inches). Paulo Thiago has the longer reach: 74 inches to 71.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.