Rivalry · 7 recorded meetings
Isaque Paiva vs Paulo Miyao
Head-to-head record
0
Isaque
7
Paulo
Did you know?
- Miyao leads the head to head 6-0 across 6 recorded meetings, with no draws.
- 5 of the 6 meetings were decided on points, and every one was contested in the gi.
- Paiva finishes 51% of his recorded wins while Miyao finishes 29%, yet none of their 6 meetings ended in a submission.
- Both men list the Gi Choke From Back as their favorite finish, with 6 such wins for Paiva and 28 for Miyao.
- Miyao holds an 88% win rate over 212 recorded matches, compared to Paiva's 68% over 96.
The rivalry
On record this is a one-sided rivalry. Paulo Miyao and Isaque Paiva met 6 times, and Miyao won all 6. Every meeting was in the gi, and most came in finals: the 2014 IBJJF Sao Paulo Open, the 2015 Brazilian National Jiu-Jitsu Championship, the 2016 Brazilian National Jiu-Jitsu Championship, and the 2018 ACBJJ South American Championship. The other two were semi-finals at the 2014 IBJJF South American Championships and the 2018 Abu Dhabi World Pro Brazil Qualifier.
Method tells the story of how these went. 5 of the 6 were decided on points, with the sixth logged as other. This was not a matter of getting caught. It was a grind decided on the scoreboard, which fits the way both men fight. Paiva finishes 51% of his recorded wins, while Miyao sits at 29%, so against a tough peer at this level the points game was always the likely outcome.
Both men favor the same finish when it comes, the Gi Choke From Back, with 6 such wins for Paiva and 28 for Miyao. The broader records point the same direction as the head to head. Miyao carries an 88% win rate over 212 recorded matches against Paiva's 68% over 96. Their common opponents reinforce it too. Against Gianni Grippo, Miyao is 4-2 while Paiva is 0-5.
Career stats
| Stat | Isaque | Paulo |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded matches | 104 | 228 |
| Record (W-L-D) | 69-35-0 | 197-28-3 |
| Win rate | 66% | 86% |
| Submission rate (of wins) | 49% | 29% |
| Favorite finish | Gi Choke From Back (7) | Gi Choke From Back (25) |
Their matches
Paulo Miyao def Isaque Paiva
by Points · 2018 Abu Dhabi World Pro Brazil Qualifier · Apr 2018
Paulo Miyao def Isaque Paiva
by Points · 2018 ACBJJ South American Championship · Feb 2018
Paulo Miyao def Isaque Paiva
by Points · 2016 Brazilian National Jiu-Jitsu Championship · May 2016
Paulo Miyao def Isaque Paiva
by Points · 2015 Brazilian National Jiu-Jitsu Championship · May 2015
Paulo Miyao def Isaque Paiva
by Points · 2015 Brazilian National Championship · Apr 2015
Paulo Miyao def Isaque Paiva
by Other · 2014 IBJJF South American Championships · Nov 2014
Paulo Miyao def Isaque Paiva
by Points · 2014 IBJJF Sao Paulo Open · Aug 2014
