Learn more about Gloria De Paula's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.
Fighter Facts
- Pro since 2017
- Three wins by KO
- Won five of her last nine
- One first-round finish
- Lone pre-UFC losses are via decision to UFC vets Ariane Carnelossi and Isabela de Padua
UFC History
UFC Fight Night (6/18/22) De Paula lost a three round split decision to Maria Oliveira
UFC Fight Night (2/19/22) De Paula won a three round unanimous decision over Diana Belbita
UFC on ESPN (7/31/21) De Paula was stopped by Cheyanne Vlismas via strikes at 1:00 of the first round
UFC Fight Night (3/13/21) De Paula lost a three round unanimous decision to Jinh Yu Frey
Dana White's Contender Series, Season 4
Episode 10 (11/17/20) De Paula won a three-round unanimous decision over Pauline Macias
Q&A
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training Muay Thai in 2013, but it was in 2015 after watching Ronda Rousey vs Bethe Correia at UFC Rio that I decided to move to São Paulo to train MMA at Chute Boxe.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It’s a big step in my career and will prove to myself that I'm on the right path.
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? State kickboxing champion in Brazil.
Favorite grappling technique: Rear naked choke
Favorite Striking technique: Kicks
