Ariane Lipski is set to take on Casey O’Neil at UFC 296 in a women’s flyweight matchup. Lipski is a former KSW champion who is known as “The Queen of Violence” for her ruthless fighting style. She is looking to gain momentum as a win over O’Neil will mark her 3rd straight win and will help propel her towards an eventual shot at the UFC gold.
Lipski, originally from Parana, Brazil, began her journey with Muay Thai, winning the Brazilian Muay Thai championship before transitioning to MMA. Beyond her professional career, Lipski has a personal life marked by a successful relationship with her husband, Renato da Silva Jr. And ahead of her clash against O’Neil, let’s explore all we know about her husband and his history with mixed martial arts!
Ariane Lipski’s husband is a former MMA fighter
A coach and former MMA fighter, Renato da Silva Jr, known as ‘Rasta’, was born on June 26, 1983, in Curitiba, Brazil. With a professional MMA record of five wins and three losses, ‘Rasta’ retired in 2018 and transitioned to coaching.
The couple first met in 2013 when Lipski sought training from ‘Rasta’ at his gym. Both initially were just focused on training and growing as coaches and students. However, the struggles of being a professional fighter and long hours in the gym led to them developing a closer relationship.
The couple eventually got together and were married in a private ceremony in 2019. Lipski often shares updates with her fans on her Instagram highlighting the bond between her and ‘Rasta’.
‘Rasta’ is also the father to Renan Silva, and reports online indicate that his son is from a past relationship before he was together with Lipski. Per reports, the couple does not have any kids together yet.
A brief look at ‘The Queen of Violence’s MMA journey
‘The Queen of Violence’ initially made a name for herself as the Brazilian Muay Thai champion before transitioning to mixed martial arts. Her journey began under the Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki (KSW) promotion, where she gained recognition as a fierce competitor. Despite her early success, Lipski faced a setback when her contract with KSW concluded, leaving her with the UFC as her next goal.
The turning point arrived when Lipski signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), marking a new chapter in her career. However, her much-anticipated debut was thwarted as her scheduled opponent withdrew due to injury. Undeterred, Lipski finally entered the UFC Octagon in 2019, against Joanne Calderwood, though she faced defeat via unanimous decision.
Looking ahead, Lipski is set to clash with Casey O’Neill at UFC 296 on December 16 in Las Vegas. O’Neill, recovering from her first professional defeat in March, aims to bounce back against Lipski, who is on a two-fight winning streak after overcoming a challenging phase in her UFC career with decisions over JJ Aldrich and Melissa Gatto.
As Lipski and O’Neill prepare for their upcoming bout, UFC 296 promises an intriguing clash between two determined fighters seeking to make their mark in the women’s flyweight division.
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