Viviane Araujo

Viviane Araujo

Personal Information

Full Name Viviane Araujo
Date of Birth November 21, 1986
Age 36
Nationality Brazilian
Nickname Vivi

Viviane Araujo: A Brief Biography

Viviane Araujo is a 36-year-old mixed martial artist from Brazil competing in the flyweight division of the UFC. She is currently the No.8 contender in the women's flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Araujo was a former Pancrase strawweight champion in 2018.

Latest News Update for Viviane Araujo

Viviane Araujo lost her last fight against Amanda Ribas via unanimous decision for UFC 285: Jones vs. Gane. The fight took place at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, United States, on March 4, 2023.

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Viviane Araujo Facts

Birth PlaceCeilandia, Brazil
Star SignScorpio
Age36
MMA Debut2015
MMA Record11-5-0
AchievementsFormer Pancrase strawweight champion.
Social MediaInstagram, Twitter

Early Life and Career

Viviane Araujo Gomes was born November 21, 1986, in Ceilandia, Brazil. During her childhood, she played soccer and spent most of her time away from home to forget about her problems at home caused by an abusive father.

Araujo discovered Brazilian jiu-jitsu and was invited to join the training under her coach. And later became a coach herself and transitioned into mixed martial arts.

Viviane Araujo made her professional debut on October 11, 2015, and won the fight via submission in the first round.

On August 5, 2018, Araujo won the Pancrase strawweight championship by defeating Emi Fujino via technical knockout. The fight took place at Pancrase 298 in Tokyo, Japan.

Viviane Araujo’s Career in UFC

UFC Fight Night Chiesa v Magny: Weigh-Ins
Viviane Araujo at UFC Fight Night Chiesa v Magny: Weigh-Ins

Viviane Araujo made her UFC debut on May 11, 2019, against Talita Bernardo and won the fight via knockout.

For her second fight, Araujo faced Alexis Davis at UFC 240 and won the fight via unanimous decision.

At UFC 245, Araujo fought Jessica Eye and lost the fight via unanimous decision. The fight occurred on December 14, 2019, in Las Vegas, United States.

At UFC Vegas 9, 'Vivi' faced Montana De La Rosa and won the fight via unanimous decision.

On January 20, 2021, Araujo faced Roxanne Modafferi and won the fight via unanimous decision.

At UFC 262, Araujo lost her fight against Katlyn Chookagian via unanimous decision.

UFC 262: Viviane Araujo v Katlyn Chookagian
UFC 262: Viviane Araujo v Katlyn Chookagian

At UFC Vegas 54, Araujo faced Andrea Lee and won the fight via unanimous decision.

Viviane Araujo faced Alexa Grasso in her fight at UFC Vegas 62 on October 15, 2022. Araujo lost the fight via unanimous decision.

'Vivi' faced Amanda Ribas in her last fight and lost the bout via unanimous decision.

Viviane Araujo Record

Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocation
Loss11-5Amanda Ribas Decision (unanimous)UFC 285March 4, 202335:00Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss11–4Alexa GrassoDecision (unanimous)UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. AraújoOctober 15, 202255:00Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win11–3Andrea LeeDecision (unanimous)UFC on ESPN: Błachowicz vs. RakićMay 14, 202235:00Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss10–3Katlyn ChookagianDecision (unanimous)UFC 262May 15, 202135:00Houston, Texas, United States
Win10–2Roxanne ModafferiDecision (unanimous)UFC on ESPN: Chiesa vs. MagnyJanuary 20, 202135:00Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Win9–2Montana De La RosaDecision (unanimous)UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. SakaiSeptember 5, 202035:00Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss8–2Jessica EyeDecision (unanimous)UFC 245December 14, 201935:00Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win8–1Alexis DavisDecision (unanimous)UFC 240July 27, 201935:00Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Win7–1Talita BernardoKO (punch)UFC 237May 11, 201930:48Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win6–1Emi FujinoTKO (doctor stoppage)Pancrase 298August 5, 201830:19Tokyo, Japan
Win5–1Ayaka MiuraTKO (eye injury)Pancrase 290October 8, 201715:00Tokyo, Japan
Win4–1Deize Mayelem de Lima AraújoSubmission (armbar)Iron Fight Combat 11July 29, 201714:27Feira de Santana, Brazil
Loss3–1Sarah FrotaTKO (punches)NP Fight Brazil 6April 15, 201712:11Goiânia, Brazil
Win3–0Elaine LealSubmission (armbar)Jungle Fight 90September 3, 201632:38São Paulo, Brazil
Win2–0Bianca de Araújo CarvalhoSubmission (armbar)Federal Gladiators Combat 1November 7, 201513:55Brasília, Brazil
Win1–0Ana Karla MoraisSubmission (heel hook)Fight K: ÁguiaOctober 11, 201513:35Gama, Brazil

Viviane Araujo’s Most Popular Fight

Alexa Grasso vs. Viviane Araujo

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FAQs on Viviane Araujo

Q1. How many losses does Viviane Araujo have in the UFC?

Viviane Araujo has had four losses in the UFC.

Q2. How many fights has Viviane Araujo had in the UFC?

Viviane Araujo has had nine fights in the UFC so far.

Q3. What is Viviane Araujo’s current rank in the UFC?

Viviane Araujo is the No.8 contender in the UFC women's flyweight division.

*Last updated on March 5, 2023.