Chael Sonnen vs. Paulo Filho II

Main Card | Catchweight · 189 lbs | Pro MMA
Completed MMA Bout Nov 5, 2008
W
Sonnen defeats Filho
L
Decision, Unanimous 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total
vs.
Decision 3 Rounds Unanimous
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Fighter Comparison

21-9-1

Climbed to 22-9-1
Pro
Record
16-0-0

Fell to 16-1
+105
(Near Even)
Betting Odds
-135
(Slight Favorite)

United States
Nation

Brazil
West Linn
Oregon
Fights out of
Rio
Rio de Janeiro
31
+7 mos, 2 days
Age at Fight 30
+5 mos, 1 week, 5 days
184.5 lbs
(83.7 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
189.0 lbs
(85.7 kgs)
6'1"
(186cm)
Height
5'8"
(173cm)
74.0"
(188cm)
Reach
N/A
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American Top Team Portland Gym Brazilian Top Team

Bout Information

Event Poster

WEC 36

Fight Details

  • Event: WEC 36: Faber vs Brown
  • Date: Wednesday 11.05.2008
  • Referee: Jorge Ortiz
  • Venue: Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
  • Enclosure: Cage
  • Location: Hollywood, Florida, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Card (fight 9 of 10)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 189 lbs (85.7 kg) (re-scheduled from 185.0)
  • TV Commentary: Todd Harris, Frank Mir
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Craig Hummer
  • Sonnen Disclosed Pay: $48,250
  • Filho Disclosed Pay: $30,750
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