Viviane Araujo wants ranked opponent to inch toward title shot after UFC Fight Night 230

LAS VEGAS – Viviane Araujo emerged victorious against Jennifer Maia at the UFC Fight Night 230 co-main event held at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

Let’s delve deeper into the fight with Araujo, who ended her two-fight losing streak and secured her first win in 18 months.

Viviane Araujo vs. Jennifer Maia

Araujo on the fight’s key moment

“I executed the game plan perfectly. I capitalized on her boxing and waited for her to make mistakes. Utilizing takedowns was my strategy to keep her on the defensive. It’s immensely satisfying when the plan works. I am overjoyed for myself and my team. Apart from patience, maintaining distance was crucial in this fight. We noticed her tendency to close the distance with her boxing and muay Thai, so I patiently waited for her to overcommit.”

Araujo on the pressure of back-to-back losses

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