UFC 236 will represent a fresh, new start for Brazilian fighter Poliana Botelho.
The Nova Uniao prospect signed with the UFC in 2016 after racking up a 5-1 record on the Brazilian circuit as a flyweight, but had to cut an extra 10 pounds to compete int he Octagon since the promotion had no 125-pound weight class for women at the time.
Botelho was victorious in her first two appearances, defeating Pearl Gonzalez via decision before stopping Syuri Kondo in 33 seconds months later, but came up short against Cynthia Calvillo in November, losing by first-round rear-naked choke at UFC Argentina.