Brazilian fighter Paulo Thiago knew that in most likely hood he’d have to look for a submission victory against Mike Swick at Saturday’s UFC 109 event. On Saturday night, he did just that, sinking in a D’arce choke at 1:54 of the second round.
“I knew the likelihood of finishing him was greater than knocking him out. He could have tied me up there so I went straight for the submission.”
With his second straight victory solidified, Thiago won’t be sitting back and relaxing as he returns to his native Brazil on Monday to return to work with the BOPE, which is Portuguese for Special Police Operations Battalion.
“I’m happy with my two professions, but, of course, MMA is more exciting. It gives me energy like no other in the world. I would choose to be a fighter for the dream I’ve had since childhood of being champion, as well as for the financial side, a chance to provide my family with greater comfort,” he says in finishing.
Quote source Graciemag.com
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