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#10 Women's Flyweight Division

"Vivi"

Viviane Araújo

Women's Flyweight Division

12-6-0 (W-L-D)

3

Wins by Knockout

4

Wins by Submission

4

First Round Finishes

Viviane Araújo

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Info

Learn more about Viviane Araújo's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Place of Birth
Brasília, Brazil
Fighting style
MMA
Age
37
Height
64.00
Weight
126.00
Octagon Debut
May. 11, 2019
Reach
68.00
Leg reach
36.50
  • Pro since 2015

     
  • Has won nine of her last 14

     
  • Three wins by KO, four by submission (3 armbar, heel hook)

     
  • Four first round finishes

UFC Fight Night (2/3/24) Araujo lost a three round unanimous decision to Natalia Silva 

UFC Fight Night (10/14/23) Araujo won a three round unanimous decision over Jennifer Maia 

UFC 285 (3/4/23) Araujo lost a three round unanimous decision to Amanda Ribas 

UFC Fight Night (10/15/22) Araujo lost a five round unanimous decision to Alexa Grasso 

UFC on ESPN (5/14/22) Araujo won a three round unanimous decision over Andrea Lee

UFC 262 (5/15/21) Araujo lost a three round unanimous decision to Katlyn Chookagian

UFC on ESPN (1/20/21) Araujo won a three round unanimous decision over Roxanne Modafferi

UFC Fight Night (9/5/20) Araujo won a three round unanimous decision over Montana De La Rosa

UFC 245 (12/14/19) Araujo lost a three round unanimous decision to Jessica Eye

UFC 240 (7/27/19) Araujo won a three round unanimous decision over Alexis Davis

UFC 237 (5/11/19) Araujo knocked out Talita Bernardo at :48 of the third round

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training MMA six years ago. I was already a brown belt in BJJ and collected many titles. Out of the blue, I started practicing Muay Thai, just for fun. I realized I was a natural, participated in a tournament and did really well. I liked the feeling of fighting standing up so I decided to pick up a sport that involved my two strong points and it’s been working out great.



What ranks and titles have you held?

  • Former strawweight champion at Pancrase in Japan
  • Brasilia Muay Thai Cup Champ (2017 & 2018)
  • #1 Ranking world CBJJ brown belt, adult, lightweight 2015 (IBJJF)
  • #3 Ranking world absolute brown belt adult 2015 (IBJJF)
  • Champion Naga Brazil Grappling Championship gi and no-gi
  • 6x Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Champion weight and absolute (CBJJ)
  • No-Gi Jiu Jitsu champion weight and absolute
  • 2x South American Jiu Jitsu Champion weight and absolute
  • 3x Pan American Jiu Jitsu Champion weight and absolute
  • Abu Dhabi Open Champion absolute
  • 9x Brasilia champion weight and absolute
  • Judo champion for university games open

Do you have any heroes? Yes, my mother, who took care of me and my siblings with a lot of grit and dedication.



What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It’s a big dream realized. I’ve always seen myself sharing the Octagon of the world’s largest MMA event with great athletes and I am writing my name in the history of MMA.



Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I am currently attending college. Two semesters away from graduating. Physical Education.



What was your job before you started fighting? I have always been involved in combat sports. I have and still do teach classes of BJJ, Muay Thai and self-defense to children and adults.



Ranks in any martial arts styles: BJJ black belt



Favorite grappling technique: Armlock