In his next fight, Paixao fought Cole Province at WEC 42, where he originally suffered a split decision loss.
The result was later changed to a no contest after Province tested positive for banned substances during a post-fight screening.
[6] In October 2010, World Extreme Cagefighting merged with the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
[8] Paixão was knocked out in the first round by a flying knee from Garza and subsequently released from the promotion.
[10] In December 2018, it was reported that Paixão had previously assault one of his students in a gathering at a bar.