Viviane Araujo vs. Karine Silva – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC 309: Jones vs. Miocic is scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 16, 2024, in New York City, New York, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Viviane “Vivi” Araujo will take on Karine “Killer” Nascimento in the Women’s Flyweight bout. You can view the complete UFC 309 card.

Araujo brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 68″ reach. In contrast, Nascimento, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 67″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 47% striking accuracy, Araujo has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 4.11 per minute. On the other hand, Nascimento boasts a 35% striking accuracy, landing approximately 2.67 significant strikes per minute.

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

The 38-year-old, Viviane Araujo is coming in with a 12-6-0 record. Araujo will be fighting for the first time since a loss via unanimous decision against Natalia Silva at UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Imavov in February.

Nascimento, meanwhile, is coming off a unanimous decision win against Viviane Araujo on February 3, 2024, at UFC Fight Night: Nicolau vs. Perez and holds a 18-4-0 record.

Viviane Araujo has a orthodox fighting stance with an 68″ reach. The 30-year-old Karine Silva is an orthodox fighter with a 67″ 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.

Viviane Araujo stats

→ Araujo’s striking accuracy is 47%.
→ Araujo lands 4.11 significant strikes per minute.
→ Araujo’s takedown accuracy is 40%.
→ Araujo’s takedown average is 1.76 per 15 minutes.
→ Araujo’s takedown defense is 78%.

Araujo comes in with 47% striking accuracy, typically landing about 4.11 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Nascimento fires at 35% accuracy, landing about 2.67 significant strikes per minute. Viviane Araujo also has a 40% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 1.76 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Nascimento’s 3.59 takedowns and 0% takedown accuracy.

Karine Silva stats

→ Nascimento’s striking accuracy is 35%.
→ Nascimento lands 2.67 significant strikes per minute.
→ Nascimento’s takedown accuracy is 72%.
→ Nascimento’s takedown average is 3.59 per 15 minutes.
→ Nascimento’s takedown defense is 0%.

Karine spent, on average, 6:41 minutes in the Octagon, and Viviane has an average fight time of 15:32 minutes.

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

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