After argument at nightclub, UFC fighter and girlfriend are run over in Amapá

R. Paiva was hired by the UFC after participating in the Contender Series Brasil. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @raullianpaivamma

UFC fighter, Raulian paiva and his girlfriend were involved in an argument during a party at a nightclub in Santana, Amapá. After leaving the nightclub, the couple who were on a motorcycle were run over and dragged a few meters. The incident occurred at 4am on Sunday (21).

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In an interview with the G1 website, Raulian's trainer, Ronildo Nobre, stated that the fighter and his girlfriend left the nightclub on a motorcycle and were followed by two people. At an intersection in the city, the two were run over by a car that dragged them. The vehicle used in the collision caught fire and was unusable.

The UFC athlete only suffered a few scratches. Meanwhile, Tieli Medeiros is in serious condition in the ICU of Santana Hospital.

Raulian paiva participated in the Contender Series Brasil and won Allan Puro Osso by split decision. In addition to the triumph, the fighter was also praised by Rodrigo Minotauro and franchise president Dana White. Thus, the Amapá native won a contract with UFC.

R. Paiva and his girlfriend T. Medeiros. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @raullianpaivamma