Thiago Perpétuo

Thiago de Oliveira Perpétuo (born December 14, 1986) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who last competed in 2015. A professional since 2009, he has competed for the UFC, XFC, and was a competitor on The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil.

Mixed martial arts career The Ultimate Fighter In March 2012, Perpétuo appeared as a fighter on The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil. Perpétuo defeated Joao Paulo De Souza via decision to move into the Ultimate Fighter house, and become an official cast member, fighting for Team Vitor.

In the first round of the competition, Perpétuo fought Francisco Trinaldo. Perpétuo won the fight via TKO (retirement) to move onto the semi-final round. Later, Dana White demanded that the teams be scrambled up and Perpétuo was sent to Team Wanderlei. He then faced eventual winner Cezar Ferreira for a spot in the final against Daniel Sarafian. He was defeated by Ferreira via KO (head kick) in round one.

Ultimate Fighting Championship Perpétuo made his UFC debut on June 23, 2012, at UFC 147 against Leonardo Mafra. He won the fight via TKO in the third round.

Perpétuo was expected to face Michael Kuiper on January 19, 2013, at UFC on FX 7. However Perpetuo suffered an injury and was replaced by Caio Magalhaes.

Perpetuo made his return at UFC Fight Night 32 where he faced UFC newcomer Omari Akhmedov He lost the back-and-forth fight via knockout in the first round. Despite the loss on his record, Perpetuo was awarded a Fight of the Night bonus for this bout.

Perpetuo faced Kenny Robertson in a welterweight bout on March 23, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 38. He lost the fight via submission in the first round, and was subsequently released from the promotion shortly after.

Championships and awards Mixed martial arts Ultimate Fighting Championship Fight of the Night (One time) vs. Omari Akhmedov

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Alberto Uda TKO (knee) XFC i 13

Sao Paulo, Brazil Return to Middleweight. Loss

Kenny Robertson Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Henderson 2

Natal, Brazil Loss

Omari Akhmedov KO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Henderson

Goiânia, Brazil Win

Leonardo Mafra TKO (punches) UFC 147

Belo Horizonte, Brazil Win

Edgar Castaldelli Filho TKO (punches) Max Fight 9

Campinas, Brazil Win

Willians Santos Decision (unanimous) Jungle Fight 26

São Paulo, Brazil Win

Thiago Tenorio TKO (punches) Conquest Fighting Championships

São Paulo, Brazil Win

Luis Matoso TKO (punches) Jungle Fight 20

São Paulo, Brazil Draw

Luis Matoso Draw Jungle Fight 19

Moema, Brazil Win

Rafael Navas TKO (punches) Iron Fight Championship 1

São Caetano do Sul, Brazil Loss

Danilo Pereira Submission (rear-naked choke) Full Fight 2

São Paulo, Brazil Win

Fernando Silva TKO (punches) Real Fight 7

São Paulo, Brazil Win

Alvaro Salles Submission (rear-naked choke) Tan Lan Fight 9

São Caetano do Sul, Brazil Win

Deschanael Deschanael KO (punch) Tan Lan Fight 9

São Caetano do Sul, Brazil Mixed martial arts exhibition record Loss

Cezar Ferreira KO (head kick) The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil N/A

Brazil Fought at 185 Win

Francisco Trinaldo TKO (retirement) The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil N/A

Brazil Fought at 185 Win

Joao Paulo De Souza Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil N/A

Brazil Fought at 185