Jennifer Maia vs Viviane Araujo – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC Fight Night: Yusuff vs. Barboza is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 14, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In one of the matchups on the fight card, Jennifer Maia will take on Viviane “Vivi” Araujo in the Women’s Flyweight Bout. You can view the full UFC Fight Night card.

Maia brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 64″ reach. In contrast, Araujo, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 68″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 38% striking accuracy, Maia has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 4.5 per minute. On the other hand, Araujo boasts a 47% striking accuracy, landing approximately 4.63 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Jennifer Maia vs. Viviane Araujo matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 36-year-old, Jennifer Maia is coming in with a 21-9-1 record. Maia will be fighting for the first time since a win via unanimous decision against Casey O’Neill at UFC 286: Edwards vs. Usman 3 in March.

Araujo, meanwhile, is coming off a unanimous decision loss against Amanda Ribas on March 18, 2023, at UFC 285: Jones vs. Gane and holds a 11-5-0 record.

Jennifer Maia has a orthodox fighting stance with an 64″ reach. The 38-year-old Viviane Araujo is an orthodox fighter with a 68″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Jennifer Maia stats

→ Maia’s striking accuracy is 38%.
→ Maia lands 4.5 significant strikes per minute.
→ Maia’s takedown accuracy is 21%.
→ Maia’s takedown average is 0.27 per 15 minutes.
→ Maia’s takedown defense is 57%.

Maia comes in with 38% striking accuracy, typically landing about 4.5 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Araujo fires at 47% accuracy, landing about 4.63 significant strikes per minute. Jennifer Maia also has a 21% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0.27 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Araujo’s 1.81 takedowns and 82% takedown accuracy.

Viviane Araujo stats

→ Araujo’s striking accuracy is 47%.
→ Araujo lands 4.63 significant strikes per minute.
→ Araujo’s takedown accuracy is 48%.
→ Araujo’s takedown average is 1.81 per 15 minutes.
→ Araujo’s takedown defense is 82%.

Viviane spent, on average, 15:39 minutes in the Octagon, and Jennifer has an average fight time of 14:57 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be an interesting clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Jennifer or Viviane? Sound off in the comments.

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