UFC Parts Ways With Paulo Thaigo, Releases Former Welterweight Contender

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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.