UFC Quick Quote: Paulo Thiago 'not ready yet' to face Georges St. Pierre

by Jesse Holland on Feb 23, 2010 9:30 AM EST

"The UFC guys said I’m starting to shine, but I have to continue. My division is big. I don’t know if I have to wait for another fight. I’m not worried about (the title) yet. On the right time the UFC will give me the chance. I’m getting experience, feeling more comfortable. I’m not ready yet. St. Pierre is very smart, it’s going to be a chess game. Who gets calmer to annul the game of the other, takes it. He works a lot of takedown defense, the ground, the guard... You have to exchange with him, be aggressive. There are a lot of ways to prepare."

Up-and-coming UFC welterweight Paulo Thiago talks to Tatame.com about his place in the 170-pound weight class. While many of the division's top fighters are arguing over who should be the next man to challenge current champion Georges St. Pierre, Thiago is content to work his way up the ladder and eliminate any doubts about becoming the next number one contender. How long before the Brazilian supercop gets his shot at the crown?

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He isn't ready for GSP,

but he is not the fluke most, yours truly not included, thought he was. When he nailed Kos with those shots he was looking right at him-and Kos went down quicker than a paint huffing druggie in Brasilia.

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by _Felix_ on Feb 23, 2010 9:35 AM EST reply actions

I was there to see that one live

UFC 95 I knew after that fight he’d be a factor, on the same night I saw JDS take out Struve

I won the signed Matt Serra Tee!!!! whoop whoop

In the name of the Fedor, the Anderson and the GSP. Amen.

by Spinning Fat Kick on Feb 23, 2010 9:45 AM EST up reply actions

Love Paulo's game

I hope he takes his time and continues to improve. I would hate to see them rush him due to lack of opponents for GSP.

"If we fight for money, I'll stop hitting you when you ask me to. If we fight for honor, I'll stop hitting you when i feel like it." - Rickson Gracie

by ---Cole--- on Feb 23, 2010 9:47 AM EST up reply actions

me too...his other job is too cool not to appreciate this guys nerves

Fedor invented a language that incorporates Sambo and Kimuras.

So next time FEDOR is kicking your ass, don't be offended or hurt, he may be just trying to tell you he likes your hat.

by McArthur... on Feb 23, 2010 9:49 AM EST up reply actions

He looked like a serious bad ass on the Countdown show

However think his chances against GSP are slim. I still maintain that Kos just got caught after getting a little too confident and I have never been impressed with Swick. Regardless of his chances against Hardy, I dont see GSP losing his belt ever (think he will move up in weight before he loses).

by WallyBallz on Feb 23, 2010 12:01 PM EST up reply actions

If anybody has not seen Tropa de Elite, find a way to watch it. The movie is sick and yes, it is a movie, but you get an idea of what those guys do and are about.

by Party__Marty on Feb 23, 2010 12:11 PM EST up reply actions

Well I hope he retires from his day job[if he hasn't yet]

dude could die out there with those Brazilian drug and gun runners!

Think about how dumb the average person is, then realize that half of them are even dumber than that.
- P-Dub

by The Negation on Feb 23, 2010 7:43 PM EST up reply actions

he has the right idea..

If someone is going to beat GSP it’s going to be in a stand-up exchange. So his plan of being aggressive on the feat is the right one. His striking isn’t refined enough yet to do that, but given his constant progression this dude has just a 15-20% shot of winning. Which is the highest anybody will be against GSP at WW.

by RayRayJr on Feb 23, 2010 9:58 AM EST up reply actions

NO way. This dude has zero chance

Thiago Alvez has waaaay better striking, is waay stronger and has better takedown defense. Paulo will never reach the physical peek of Alviez and even he was no match for GSP.

I am still not sold on Paulo Thiago neither. Still looks very sloppy. I mean, he has been training striking longer than Cain and look how far he has come?

I AM SOMETIMES BIASED - Get over it!!!!!!!

by ViolentMike on Feb 23, 2010 10:55 AM EST up reply actions

PT is for real. Just not a top contender yet. Too soon to make that argument for him.

Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.

-Stephen King

by OJR on Feb 23, 2010 10:56 AM EST up reply actions

how would PT do vs Hardy if they faught today?

by Bigger Zino on Feb 23, 2010 10:57 AM EST up reply actions

Stand up. PT's striking is very lackluster compared to Hardy. PT would have to use TD and use his BJJ if they fought today. If it stayed standing, Hardy beats him up.

Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.

-Stephen King

by OJR on Feb 23, 2010 11:03 AM EST up reply actions

I think hardy gets choked just like swick did

Fedor invented a language that incorporates Sambo and Kimuras.

So next time FEDOR is kicking your ass, don't be offended or hurt, he may be just trying to tell you he likes your hat.

by McArthur... on Feb 23, 2010 11:04 AM EST up reply actions

Yes. Just beat my post thinking the same thing.

Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.

-Stephen King

by OJR on Feb 23, 2010 11:05 AM EST up reply actions

that was funny to see you guys

Mac and OJ both posted PT by choke at the same time.
Consistent!

I think PT beats Hardy as well.

Give him a Jon Fitch rematch and if he wins than GSP if not then give Fitch and GSP a rematch.

by Bigger Zino on Feb 23, 2010 11:07 AM EST up reply actions

I've actually never seen the Fitch fight...I probably should

Fedor invented a language that incorporates Sambo and Kimuras.

So next time FEDOR is kicking your ass, don't be offended or hurt, he may be just trying to tell you he likes your hat.

by McArthur... on Feb 23, 2010 11:14 AM EST up reply actions

u might fall asleep

I do a lot of jacking off, ya know, because I don’t get no women, so these arms are, like, humongously big. See it’s workout, and it’s pleasure.._" Charles Bennett

"He who fights and runs away lives to fight another day and looks like a ***** today." -Tank Abbott.

by ppwwpp on Feb 23, 2010 11:15 AM EST up reply actions

another UF

nothing special

by Bigger Zino on Feb 23, 2010 11:15 AM EST up reply actions

Yeah

that was a horrible fight to watch.

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by _Felix_ on Feb 23, 2010 11:22 AM EST up reply actions

good thing it got pushed back

to after the main event and people didn’t have to bother staying up for it.

I do a lot of jacking off, ya know, because I don’t get no women, so these arms are, like, humongously big. See it’s workout, and it’s pleasure.._" Charles Bennett

"He who fights and runs away lives to fight another day and looks like a ***** today." -Tank Abbott.

by ppwwpp on Feb 23, 2010 11:24 AM EST up reply actions

Fedor invented a language that incorporates Sambo and Kimuras.

So next time FEDOR is kicking your ass, don't be offended or hurt, he may be just trying to tell you he likes your hat.

by McArthur... on Feb 23, 2010 12:21 PM EST up reply actions

I love how he picks opens up his right hand while staring at Kos

Like “You want one more?”

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by GreenThumb on Feb 23, 2010 4:08 PM EST up reply actions

That folks, is how to string tigether an uppercut and a left hook...

Think about how dumb the average person is, then realize that half of them are even dumber than that.
- P-Dub

by The Negation on Feb 23, 2010 7:46 PM EST up reply actions

GG. PT gets the TD and keeps Hardy on his back and works for multiple subs. If it stays on the ground I see PT actually subbing Hardy.

Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.

-Stephen King

by OJR on Feb 23, 2010 11:04 AM EST up reply actions

I didn't say he would win ViolentMike

I’m just saying, that he has the right gameplan in beating GSP. I think the only way GSp is going to lose is a Serra-esque type of fight. Aggresive strikes and one lands to put him out, because the fight won’t stand up long with GSP’s unstoppable takedowns.

So I was only agreeing with him recognizing that to beat GSP it needs to be done on the feet. That being said, I don’t see anybody beating GSP at WW. Unless he goes to MW then I actually see him having lots of troubles. Noone at WW is better then a 20% chance of beating GSP.

by RayRayJr on Feb 23, 2010 11:14 AM EST up reply actions

You did say he has the best chance at beating GSP of all WW's

I disagree.

I AM SOMETIMES BIASED - Get over it!!!!!!!

by ViolentMike on Feb 23, 2010 3:21 PM EST up reply actions

Gotta call BS on that one, Mexi.

Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.

-Stephen King

by OJR on Feb 23, 2010 10:44 AM EST up reply actions

how so buddy?

Fedor invented a language that incorporates Sambo and Kimuras.

So next time FEDOR is kicking your ass, don't be offended or hurt, he may be just trying to tell you he likes your hat.

by McArthur... on Feb 23, 2010 10:49 AM EST up reply actions

Claiming that he did not think that the Thiago KO over Kos was a fluke. I did. I thought Kos looked past him. After Thiago's next fight THEN I knew he was for real. That's why I picked him vs. Swick in the pool.

Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.

-Stephen King

by OJR on Feb 23, 2010 10:51 AM EST up reply actions

agreed

the KOS KO was a bit of a fluke but not because of Paulo Koing KOS but because of Paulo not getting KOed first…he was lucky to escape the round and the fight with a win…I agree with mex too though…that combo he hit KOS with was well excuted and textbook…

Fedor invented a language that incorporates Sambo and Kimuras.

So next time FEDOR is kicking your ass, don't be offended or hurt, he may be just trying to tell you he likes your hat.

by McArthur... on Feb 23, 2010 10:59 AM EST up reply actions

Yes but Mexi posted that he knew PT was going to be a legit threat after that KO. Based on the circumstances that you described, I needed more to be convinced.

Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.

-Stephen King

by OJR on Feb 23, 2010 11:07 AM EST up reply actions

the K-Os KO was no accident

but Josh gave PT the opening by being a little to lax in this fight. Im sure he thought he was going to come in there and treat PT like Zenko.

But the reverse happend.

I think everyone needs to be careful PT hasn’t really gone in depth. We don’t need another Sokodjou hype machine here.

by Bigger Zino on Feb 23, 2010 11:10 AM EST up reply actions

Totally agree

It was no accident but Kos got lax, which allowed it to happen.

by WallyBallz on Feb 23, 2010 12:04 PM EST up reply actions

Look at the picture

It’s not like he threw up a couple prayers.

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by _Felix_ on Feb 23, 2010 11:11 AM EST up reply actions

I agree, Mexi. I don't believe in lucky punches, anyway. I was arguing about the hype behind him.

Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.

-Stephen King

by OJR on Feb 23, 2010 11:12 AM EST up reply actions

i hate to defend KOS but in his defense

there was very little footage on Thiago for KOS to study before they fought

Fedor invented a language that incorporates Sambo and Kimuras.

So next time FEDOR is kicking your ass, don't be offended or hurt, he may be just trying to tell you he likes your hat.

by McArthur... on Feb 23, 2010 11:16 AM EST up reply actions

Bottom line...PT ain't ready for GSP. Enuff said.

Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.

-Stephen King

by OJR on Feb 23, 2010 11:20 AM EST up reply actions

Agreed.

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by _Felix_ on Feb 23, 2010 11:23 AM EST up reply actions

+1

Fedor invented a language that incorporates Sambo and Kimuras.

So next time FEDOR is kicking your ass, don't be offended or hurt, he may be just trying to tell you he likes your hat.

by McArthur... on Feb 23, 2010 11:26 AM EST up reply actions

I thought Kos said he did not study footage.

of his opponents.

by Ade on Feb 23, 2010 1:51 PM EST up reply actions

Cool

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by _Felix_ on Feb 23, 2010 11:23 AM EST up reply actions

Whoever put up the fraggle rock gif yesterday gets mad props from me

That shit was hilarious! 1 of the funniset gifs I seen=D

by d*locc on Feb 23, 2010 9:37 AM EST via mobile reply actions

mmmm props

I won the signed Matt Serra Tee!!!! whoop whoop

In the name of the Fedor, the Anderson and the GSP. Amen.

by Spinning Fat Kick on Feb 23, 2010 9:38 AM EST up reply actions

This one?

It is not enough to succeed. Others must fail.

by Jesse Holland on Feb 23, 2010 9:42 AM EST up reply actions 3 recs

lol...thats talent...

Fedor invented a language that incorporates Sambo and Kimuras.

So next time FEDOR is kicking your ass, don't be offended or hurt, he may be just trying to tell you he likes your hat.

by McArthur... on Feb 23, 2010 9:43 AM EST up reply actions

HA HA HA

Thats going to be on my monitor for a few days. Are there more fraggle fighters out there?

by Bigger Zino on Feb 23, 2010 10:51 AM EST up reply actions

The best part of the pic is the eyes on Kos!

FUCK YOU TITO! - Mark Coleman

by MMACHAMP on Feb 23, 2010 11:06 AM EST up reply actions

I like the blue birds unibrow

by Bigger Zino on Feb 23, 2010 11:07 AM EST up reply actions

Also, the Kos punch to nowhere.

FUCK YOU TITO! - Mark Coleman

by MMACHAMP on Feb 23, 2010 11:10 AM EST up reply actions

~

unibrow takes the win imo, lol

i am the mighty tighty whitey and im smuggling plums!~

by stinky~fingers on Feb 23, 2010 11:23 AM EST up reply actions

haha...his hair look the same too

Fedor invented a language that incorporates Sambo and Kimuras.

So next time FEDOR is kicking your ass, don't be offended or hurt, he may be just trying to tell you he likes your hat.

by McArthur... on Feb 23, 2010 11:26 AM EST up reply actions

Great gif.

Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.

-Stephen King

by OJR on Feb 23, 2010 11:27 AM EST up reply actions

OJR, this is for you buddy!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvYK3I-9R04

"Champions are not made in the gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them - a desire, a dream, a vision." -Muhammad Ali

by tkkpal on Feb 23, 2010 11:33 AM EST up reply actions

Or maybe this is more your style, I know they both made me smile...lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyjSo62LWyA

"Champions are not made in the gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them - a desire, a dream, a vision." -Muhammad Ali

by tkkpal on Feb 23, 2010 11:35 AM EST up reply actions

When I get home I will give it a look. My job blocks almost everything. Thanks, buddy.

Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.

-Stephen King

by OJR on Feb 23, 2010 11:39 AM EST up reply actions

Enjoy.

"Champions are not made in the gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them - a desire, a dream, a vision." -Muhammad Ali

by tkkpal on Feb 23, 2010 11:40 AM EST up reply actions

Haaahaaa! That's awesome =D

Paulo thiago looks exactly the same besides the blue part! Lol

by d*locc on Feb 23, 2010 9:44 AM EST via mobile up reply actions

hey buddy

congrats on the Wand win…I bet you were shitting bricks before the decision was read

Fedor invented a language that incorporates Sambo and Kimuras.

So next time FEDOR is kicking your ass, don't be offended or hurt, he may be just trying to tell you he likes your hat.

by McArthur... on Feb 23, 2010 9:45 AM EST up reply actions

Kinda. Mac U know just cuz of the way they been going nowadays

Bisping got so lucky in rounds 2 & 3! It was a gr8 card tho. Wands cardio was good for his 1st fight at 185. I know he will look better next time

by d*locc on Feb 23, 2010 9:53 AM EST via mobile up reply actions

speaking of that

where is Tonyuk?

-This is my signature. There are many like it, but this one is mine.

by PSYQO78 on Feb 23, 2010 10:26 AM EST via mobile up reply actions

idk but he kept his word and changed his sig to something according to Puck

Fedor invented a language that incorporates Sambo and Kimuras.

So next time FEDOR is kicking your ass, don't be offended or hurt, he may be just trying to tell you he likes your hat.

by McArthur... on Feb 23, 2010 10:38 AM EST up reply actions

Cut him some slack. He ate alot of humble pie and changed his sig. He manned up.

Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.

-Stephen King

by OJR on Feb 23, 2010 10:39 AM EST up reply actions

we're allowed to rub it in a little though

Fedor invented a language that incorporates Sambo and Kimuras.

So next time FEDOR is kicking your ass, don't be offended or hurt, he may be just trying to tell you he likes your hat.

by McArthur... on Feb 23, 2010 10:44 AM EST up reply actions

Prettyboy must have been a happy douche Saturday night!

FUCK YOU TITO! - Mark Coleman

by MMACHAMP on Feb 23, 2010 10:49 AM EST up reply actions

I feel a few funny PICS coming on......

"Champions are not made in the gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them - a desire, a dream, a vision." -Muhammad Ali

by tkkpal on Feb 23, 2010 11:07 AM EST up reply actions

We can't cut him 2 much slack ojr as much as he was ripping on Wand! Lol

by d*locc on Feb 23, 2010 12:04 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Hahaha. Yup.

Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.

-Stephen King

by OJR on Feb 23, 2010 12:07 PM EST up reply actions

haha..it would have been hilarious if it had just been Kos done up like a Jim Henson character..but with both of them this pic is pure gold!

When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.

by salamagogo on Feb 23, 2010 9:46 AM EST up reply actions

Could anyone in the WW division ever really be ready to face GSP?

"To me, MMA is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography and the dancers hit each other."

by Buster Bluth on Feb 23, 2010 9:39 AM EST reply actions

if anyone could be, it’s probably Paulo Thiago. it’s all about the mental game, and Paulo is a stone cold killa

Goldie: "Michael Jordan-esque in his grappling skills is Travis Lutter."
Rogan: "No, no he's not. No."

by Stillberry on Feb 23, 2010 9:45 AM EST up reply actions

Id say give thiago 2 more fights…a striker then a wrestler see how he copes ..maybe fitch again and see if he has improved on that side of things then we’l see if he’s ready or not to take on GSP

by THORPEY! on Feb 23, 2010 10:05 AM EST reply actions

Thiago is a tuff mofo no joke!

I don’t see anybody just walking thru him in the WW. KO power sick subs. Can’t w8 to see who he fights next

by d*locc on Feb 23, 2010 10:07 AM EST via mobile reply actions

I think he's just one fight away

Not sure against who though, for sure a top guy obviously. In a perfect world for me, the Daley/Kos winner gets GSP after Hardy. I would like to see Paulo fight the winner of Thiago Alves/Fitch for the #1 contender in the mean time

by domino effect on Feb 23, 2010 10:20 AM EST reply actions

If Daley wins, I think he might get the next shot. But I don’t know if Kos would get it if he wins. He already lost to GSP and he has the more recent loss to Thiago. Kos may have to fight Thiago to erase that loss before getting another crack at GSP. Best case might be if Daley wins and they put him against GSP, while Alves wins and fights Thiago, with the winner there getting the next shot.

by FragglesHateKos on Feb 23, 2010 10:34 AM EST up reply actions

I like Paulo but I don't like his chances.

Then again I didn’t like Serra’s the first time he fought GSP so who knows.

imo. He’ll have the advantage in the mental department, I can’t think of many WW that would have the advantage over Paulo.

If Daley beats Kos, I’d like to his Paulo fight him, that would make for a barn burner!

I do a lot of jacking off, ya know, because I don’t get no women, so these arms are, like, humongously big. See it’s workout, and it’s pleasure.._" Charles Bennett

"He who fights and runs away lives to fight another day and looks like a ***** today." -Tank Abbott.

by ppwwpp on Feb 23, 2010 11:00 AM EST reply actions

good to see a fighter talk sense and not smack..

i agree that 2 fights would be better than even just one more fight before being handed GSP..and as much as i swing off his nuts..i would be ok with PT winning cuz i respect the hell outta the guy as well..but i would shed a tear too..but, honestly..if it’s too soon there is no way he takes out my canadian…and maybe it was just cuz he was fighting Kos..but i have been behind PT since his first fight in the ufc..

by sarah- on Feb 23, 2010 11:41 AM EST reply actions

Do you like his big, saucer like ears? :)

Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.

-Stephen King

by OJR on Feb 23, 2010 11:51 AM EST up reply actions

i told you i was behind him..lol

he is a funny looking guy..but hey, this is not panty dropper of the week like they have at gals guide to mma..(which is gay)..i don’t care what he looks, he is for real…and i hope his kick ass job does not get in the way of him becoming even better.

by sarah- on Feb 23, 2010 12:08 PM EST reply actions

i would think he would have to quite the police gig

I am waiting for Mr.Cruz to do that interview we all submitted question too.

BUT how can you be an active Police Officer Monday-Friday and be on international television PPV 4 times a year. That has to be bad idea if the MMA career gets stronger

by Bigger Zino on Feb 23, 2010 12:12 PM EST up reply actions

Yeah. It would make you more noticeable and that is not a good thing for a cop. They already have targets on their backs.

Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.

-Stephen King

by OJR on Feb 23, 2010 12:32 PM EST up reply actions

Sarah - you are too cool.

Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.

-Stephen King

by OJR on Feb 23, 2010 12:33 PM EST up reply actions

that girls site cracks me up

Fedor invented a language that incorporates Sambo and Kimuras.

So next time FEDOR is kicking your ass, don't be offended or hurt, he may be just trying to tell you he likes your hat.

by McArthur... on Feb 23, 2010 12:41 PM EST up reply actions

i look in on that site every now and then..mostly it makes me shake my head...

i just don’t get it..it’s so…bad..not really funny and it really makes me know why i am friends with more guys than chicks..

by sarah- on Feb 23, 2010 7:59 PM EST up reply actions

plus this pissed me off to no end....

We Actually Have a Secret Society

During meetings we discuss fighters who are really, really, ridiculously good-looking and determine ways to piss off the "real" female MMA fans who are completely able to ignore the fact that these guys have penises. Cause you know "real" female MMA fans wouldn’t notice these things. Their lack of vaginas denies them boy/girl feelings.

Gals Guide to MMA

by Beth on Jan 22, 2010 10:05 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Proud member!

Good lord, if that has to be a secret society, I feel sorry for all those frigid bitches. And the men in their lives!! There is NO way any woman can watch a weigh-in without feeling something ‘down there’.
MMA is an amazing sport (that is thankfully now much easier to find now on major media outlets) AND it includes limitless amounts of beefcake. I love my other sports too, but face it, they all wear TOO MUCH CLOTHING!
What more could a gal hope for?

by AZ Sports Maven on Jan 22, 2010 10:10 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I’ve actually read a comment from a woman who said that she was proud that she had been commenting on a site for 2 years before anyone knew that she was a woman. What the hell about that makes her proud?

Gals Guide to MMA
by Beth on Jan 22, 2010 10:37 AM PST up reply

by sarah- on Feb 23, 2010 8:04 PM EST up reply actions

When I saw this Headline

It made me think. Paulo is a tough dude. Has improved the stand up, hung with Fitch for 3 rounds and is still improving. I think with one more fight Paulo will be in line to fight GSP. And I see a 5 round decision for GSP where Paulo shows us alot “ala” Mizugaki when he fought Miguel Torres.

by AintNoSunshine on Feb 23, 2010 2:03 PM EST reply actions 1 recs