Jennifer Maia vs. Viviane Araujo is an upcoming MMA fight promoted and organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). This fight will be the co-main event of UFC Fight Night 230 on October 14, 2023.
Jennifer Maia is currently ranked #9 on the UFC Women’s flyweight rankings, whereas Viviane Araujo takes up the #11 spot. Maia was supposed to face Araujo as early as June 2020, but the bout never happened for a multitude of reasons.
Jennifer Maia vs. Viviane Araujo Tale of the Tape
Jennifer Maia will face Viviane Araujo for the first time at UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Araujo on October 14, 2023. The venue for this event will be the UFC Apex Facility in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.
In her last fight at UFC 286 on March 18, 2023, Jennifer Maia faced off against Casey O’Neill and won via a unanimous decision. On the other hand, Viviane Araujo’s last fight was against Amanda Ribas, and she lost the duel via a unanimous decision, extending her losing streak to two.
Jennifer Maia vs. Viviane Araujo Stats
| Stats | Jennifer Maia | Viviane Araujo |
| MMA Record | 21-9-1 | 11-5-0 |
| UFC Ranking (Women’s Flyweight) | 9 | 11 |
| Last Fight | Win | Loss |
| Nationality | Brazilian | Brazilian |
| Height | 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) |
| Weight | 125 lb (57 kg) | 125 lb (57 kg) |
| Reach | 64 in (163 cm) | 68 in (173 cm) |
| Leg Reach | 38 in | 36.5 in |
| Striking Accuracy | 38% | 47% |
| Takedown Accuracy | 21% | 48% |
| Takedown Defense | 57% | 82% |
| Win Streak (Active) | 2 | 0 |
| MMA Debut | 2009 | 2015 |
Jennifer Maia’s Record
| 31 matches | 21 wins | 9 losses |
| By knockout | 4 | 1 |
| By submission | 5 | 1 |
| By decision | 12 | 7 |
| Draws | 1 | |
Viviane Araujo’s Record
| 16 matches | 11 wins | 5 losses |
| By knockout | 3 | 1 |
| By submission | 4 | 0 |
| By decision | 4 | 4 |
Jennifer Maia’s Career in the UFC
Maia's journey in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) began in 2018 when she made her debut but suffered a loss against Liz Carmouche in July. In 2019, she rebounded with a victory over Alexis Davis and a rematch win against Roxanne Modafferi. However, her struggles with making weight led to fines in both fights. In November 2019, she faced Katlyn Chookagian but lost via unanimous decision.
In 2020, Maia won impressively against Joanne Calderwood, earning her a Performance of the Night award. She then challenged Valentina Shevchenko for the UFC Women's Flyweight Championship but was defeated in November of the same year. In 2021, she secured a victory against Jessica Eye but faced another loss to Katlyn Chookagian in early 2022.
Maia's fights in 2022 resulted in a loss to Manon Fiorot but a win against Maryna Moroz in November. She continued her success into 2023 with a unanimous decision victory against Casey O'Neill in March. Maia’s next bout is scheduled against Viviane Araujo on October 14, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 230.
Last Updated On October 10, 2023
FAQs
A. Jennifer Maia vs. Viviane Araujo is scheduled to take place on October 14, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 230 (UFC Fight Night: Yusuff vs. Barboza).
A. Jennifer Maia vs. Viviane Araujo is taking place at the UFC Apex Facility in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.
A. Jennifer Maia holds an MMA record of 21-9-1 and is currently ranked #9 in UFC women’s flyweight rankings.
A. Viviane Araujo has compiled a professional MMA record of 11 wins and 5 losses (11-5-0) and currently occupies the #11 spot in the UFC women’s flyweight division.
A. Jennifer Maia is 35 years of age as of 2023.
