# 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

Professional record breakdown :
| 14 matches | 9 wins | 4 losses |
| By knockout | 7 | 2 |
| By submission | 1 | 2 |
| By decision | 1 | 0 |
| Draws | 1 | 1 |
| No contests | 0 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
| Loss | 9–4–1 | Alberto Uda | TKO (knee) | XFC i 13 | December 5, 2015 | 1 | 2:19 | Sao Paulo, Brazil | Return to Middleweight. |
| Loss | 9–3–1 | Kenny Robertson | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Henderson 2 | March 23, 2014 | 1 | 1:45 | Natal, Brazil | Welterweight debut. |
| Loss | 9–2–1 | Omari Akhmedov | KO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Henderson | November 9, 2013 | 1 | 3:31 | Goiânia, Brazil | Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 9–1–1 | Leonardo Mafra | TKO (punches) | UFC 147 | June 23, 2012 | 3 | 0:41 | Belo Horizonte, Brazil | |
| Win | 8–1–1 | Edgar Castaldelli Filho | TKO (punches) | Max Fight 9 | July 16, 2011 | 3 | 3:10 | Campinas, Brazil | |
| Win | 7–1–1 | Willians Santos | Decision (unanimous) | Jungle Fight 26 | April 2, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | São Paulo, Brazil | |
| Win | 6–1–1 | Thiago Tenorio | TKO (punches) | Conquest Fighting Championships | November 20, 2010 | 2 | N/A | São Paulo, Brazil | |
| Win | 5–1–1 | Luis Matoso | TKO (punches) | Jungle Fight 20 | May 22, 2010 | 3 | 2:12 | São Paulo, Brazil | |
| Draw | 4–1–1 | Luis Matoso | Draw | Jungle Fight 19 | April 17, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Moema, Brazil | |
| Win | 4–1 | Rafael Navas | TKO (punches) | Iron Fight Championship 1 | December 19, 2009 | 2 | 3:53 | São Caetano do Sul, Brazil | |
| Loss | 3–1 | Danilo Pereira | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Full Fight 2 | October 24, 2009 | 3 | 4:46 | São Paulo, Brazil | |
| Win | 3–0 | Fernando Silva | TKO (punches) | Real Fight 7 | October 3, 2009 | 1 | 3:20 | São Paulo, Brazil | |
| Win | 2–0 | Alvaro Salles | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Tan Lan Fight 9 | April 18, 2009 | 1 | 0:59 | São Caetano do Sul, Brazil | |
| Win | 1–0 | Deschanael Deschanael | KO (punch) | Tan Lan Fight 9 | April 18, 2009 | 1 | 0:23 | São Caetano do Sul, Brazil | Middleweight debut. |

### Mixed martial arts exhibition record

| Exhibition record breakdown | Exhibition record breakdown | |
| 3 matches | 2 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 1 | 1 |
| By submission | 0 | 0 |
| By decision | 1 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
| Loss | 2–1 | Cezar Ferreira | KO (head kick) | The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil | N/A | 1 | 1:22 | Brazil | Fought at 185 |
| Win | 2–0 | Francisco Trinaldo | TKO (retirement) | The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil | N/A | 1 | 5:00 | Brazil | Fought at 185 |
| Win | 1–0 | Joao Paulo De Souza | Decision (unanimous) | The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil | N/A | 2 | 5:00 | Brazil | Fought at 185 |