Behind some hard hooks and big overhand rights, Kai Kara-France did just enough to edge out Raulian Paiva in a close three-rounder. Despite some struggles against a bigger, lankier fighter, Kara-France (19-7 MMA, 2-0 UFC) took the split-decision victory over Paiva (18-2 MMA, 0-1 UFC) with scores of 28-29, 29-28, and 29-28. The flyweight bout was part of the ESPN prelims at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia. It followed prelims on UFC Fight Pass and preceded the pay-per-view main card. Related UFC 234 play-by-play and live results UFC 234 discussion thread Kara-France got off to a strong start in the first round, tagging Paiva early on with strong right hands and making deft use of his footwork to set up big punches that landed squarely on the mark. Undeterred, Paiva continued to pursue his man, showing little regard for Kara-France as he looked to make the fight into more of a close-up affair in the second round.
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UFC 234 results: Kai Kara-France edges out Raulian Paiva in split decision – MMA Junkie