Raulian Paiva
Raulian Paiva Franzão[2] (born 17 October 1995) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in the Flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. As of July 14, 2020, he is #12 in the UFC flyweight rankings.[3]
| Raulian Paiva | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 17, 1995 Santana, Amapá, Brazil |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Weight | 56.7 kg (125 lb; 8 st 13 lb) |
| Division | Flyweight |
| Reach | 69.5[1] in (177 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Santana, Amapá, Brazil[1] |
| Team | Team Alpha Male Ronildo Nobre Judo Club |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 23 |
| Wins | 20 |
| By knockout | 4 |
| By submission | 3 |
| By decision | 13 |
| Losses | 3 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Background
Paiva was born and raised Santana, Amapá, Brazil where he still trains. He started his MMA career at the age of 18. On 21 October 2018 Paiva and his girlfriend Tieli Alves were leaving a party in their hometown on motorcycle when they were intentionally struck by a car driven by individuals they had gotten into an argument with at the event. Paiva did not suffer any serious injuries but his girlfriend Alves suffered serious head trama and remained in a coma for six days before dying. The alleged occupants of the car, Elber Nunes Zacheu and Johny de Souza Amoras, were later arrested by police.[4] In remembrance of his late girlfriend Paiva has had her name written on his mouthguard during his UFC fights.[5]
Mixed martial arts career
Dana White Contender Series
Dawson appeared in Dana WhiteContender Series Brazil - Season 1, Episode 1 web-series program.[6] He faced Gustavo Gabriel Silva on August 10, 2018 and won the fight via split decision .[7] With the win, Paiva was offered a UFC contract.[8]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Paiva made his UFC debut on February 10, 2019 at UFC 234 where he faced New Zealand fighter Kai Kara-France.[9] He lost the fight on a split decision.[10]
His next fight was on August 10, 2019 at UFC Fight Night: Shevchenko vs. Carmouche 2 against Rogério Bontorin.[11] He lost the fight via technical knockout after receiving a deep gash on his eyebrow.[12]
Paiva faced Mark De La Rosa on February 15, 2020 at UFC Fight Night 167.[13] He won the fight via knockout in the second round.[14]
Paiva faced Zhalgas Zhumagulov on July 11, 2020 at UFC 251.[15] At the weigh ins, Paiva weighed in at 129 pounds, 3 pounds over the flyweight non-title limit. He was fined 20% of his purse. The bout proceeded at catchweight.[16] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[17]
Paiva is expected to face Amir Albazi on October 31, 2020 at UFC Fight Night 182.[18]
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 23 matches | 20 wins | 3 losses |
| By knockout | 4 | 1 |
| By submission | 3 | 1 |
| By decision | 13 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 20–3 | Zhalgas Zhumagulov | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 251 | July 12, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Catchweight (129 lb) bout; Paiva missed weight. |
| Win | 19–3 | Mark De La Rosa | KO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Anderson vs. Błachowicz 2 | February 15, 2020 | 2 | 4:42 | Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States | |
| Loss | 18–3 | Rogério Bontorin | TKO (doctor stoppage) | UFC Fight Night: Shevchenko vs. Carmouche 2 | August 10, 2019 | 1 | 2:56 | Montevideo, Uruguay | |
| Loss | 18–2 | Kai Kara-France | Decision (split) | UFC 234 | February 10, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Melbourne, Australia | |
| Win | 18–1 | Allan Nascimento | Decision (split) | Dana White's Contender Series Brazil 3 | August 11, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Flyweight debut. |
| Win | 17–1 | Iliarde Santos | KO (punches) | Salvaterra Marajo Fight 7 | September 30, 2013 | 1 | 0:58 | Salvaterra, Brazil | Bantamweight bout. |
| Win | 16–1 | Lisrael Pereira Figueiredo | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | Pezão Combate: Raulian vs. Miojo | September 30, 2017 | 1 | 4:29 | Macapá, Brazil | |
| Win | 15–1 | Renan Carlos dos Santos Silva | Submission (anaconda choke) | Eco Fight Championship 18 | May 6, 2017 | 2 | 2:08 | Macapá, Brazil | |
| Win | 14–1 | Jefte Costa Brilhante | Decision (unanimous) | W-Combat 21 | April 15, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Santana, Brazil | |
| Win | 13–1 | Adriano da Silva Santana | Decision (split) | North Extreme Cagefighting 31 | December 10, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Macapá, Brazil | Catchweight (142 lb) bout. |
| Win | 12–1 | Chrysangelo Moraes | Decision (unanimous) | North Extreme Cagefighting 27 | July 9, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Macapá, Brazil | Won the NEC Bantamweight Championship. |
| Win | 11–1 | José Silva da Silva Jr. | TKO (punches) | North Extreme Cagefighting 25 | June 4, 2016 | 3 | 0:49 | Oiapoque, Brazil | Bantamweight bout. |
| Win | 10–1 | Rogério Ferreira Furtado | Decision (unanimous) | North Extreme Cagefighting 23 | February 13, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Santana, Brazil | Bantamweight bout. |
| Win | 9–1 | Klebson Freitas Araújo | TKO (punches) | Iron Man Vale Tudo 29 | December 19, 2015 | 1 | 1:12 | Macapá, Brazil | |
| Win | 8–1 | Juvêncio Barbosa Coelho | Decision (unanimous) | Expo Fight 16 | November 4, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Macapá, Brazil | |
| Win | 7–1 | Jonas dos Santos | Decision (unanimous) | Expo Fight 16 | November 4, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Macapá, Brazil | |
| Loss | 6–1 | Luan Lacerda | Submission (anaconda choke) | Eco Fight Championship 15 | October 3, 2015 | 3 | 3:50 | Macapá, Brazil | |
| Win | 6–0 | Lucas Bessa | Decision (unanimous) | North Extreme Cagefighting 17 | May 9, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Santana, Brazil | Bantamweight bout. |
| Win | 5–0 | Junior de Souza Valente | Submission (kimura) | Gladiadores MMA 4: Simão vs. Roberto | December 20, 2014 | 2 | 1:46 | Macapá, Brazil | |
| Win | 4–0 | Aluizio Bruno Silva dos Santos | Decision (unanimous) | W-Combat 20 | September 13, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Macapá, Brazil | |
| Win | 3–0 | Edflávio da Silva Freitas | Decision (unanimous) | North Extreme Cagefighting 14 | June 14, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Macapá, Brazil | |
| Win | 2–0 | Werllen Furtado dos Santos | Decision (unanimous) | W-Combat 19 | December 21, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Macapá, Brazil | |
| Win | 1–0 | Moisés Santos | Decision (unanimous) | ExpoFight Amapá | October 1, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Macapá, Brazil |
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