The UFC has been cleaning house recently and it appears, Paulo Thiago is the latest to be swept out the door.
Once a legitimate contender in the welterweight division after knocked out Josh Koscheck in 2009, Thiago has produced just two wins in his last nine fights and despite recently signing a six-fight deal with the organization.
Globo’s Ivan Raupp first broke the news about Thiago’s release after five years in the company.
Exclusive! UFC cuts Paulo Thiago following seven losses in nine fights -> http://t.co/nr6N5M0sR5
— Ivan Raupp (@IvanRaupp) October 22, 2014