Two months after his girlfriend's death, Raulian Paiva is scheduled to debut at UFC 234

R. Paiva was discovered on the Contender Series Brasil. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @raulianpaivamma

Raulian paiva He already has a date to debut in Ultimate after being discovered in Contender Series Brasil. The fighter from Amapá will face Kai Kara France, on February 9th, in Melbourne, Australia.

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In October this year, the Ultimate athlete and his girlfriend were run over after getting involved in a disturbance in the city of Santana (AP). Tieli Alves died after being hospitalized in serious condition due to being run over. Raulian promised that he would continue fighting in the UFC for Tieli, who was one of his biggest supporters.

Raulian impressed UFC president Dana White with his victory over Allan 'Puro in August, on Contender, recorded in Las Vegas (USA). For this reason, he won a contract with Ultimate. Paiva has a record of 19 fights, 18 wins and just one loss.

Kai Kara France made her UFC Australia debut on December 01st. The flyweight beat Elias Garcia in a unanimous decision and won the 'Fight of the Night' bonus. At 25 years old, the fighter has a record of 25 fights, with 18 wins and seven losses.

 

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Quick turnaround but I'm in this game to fight! @ufc 234 Melbourne, Im pumped to put on a show! Flyweights are still here! ✊🏻 #teamdontblink🇳🇿 #ufc #ufc234 #ufcmelbourne #flyweights #ckb #anzac #nz #engage 📸 @mma_fightnightlive

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UFC 234 card so far

Average weight: Robert whittaker x Kelvin Gastelum

Average weight: Anderson Silva x Israel adesanya

Fly weight: Kai Kara France x Raulian paiva