Viviane won by unanimous decision. Photo: UFC.
Viviane Araújo used his experience and combined with his complete game to overcome Viviane Araújo Karine 'Killer' Silva via unanimous decision in the second fight on the main card of the UFC 309. After the Mauricio Ruffy's triumph In the first fight, the veteran silenced her critics, ended her compatriot's favoritism and returned to the win column.
Movement was fundamental to the triumph
The game of footwork Viviane Araújo proved to be a challenge for Karine right at the beginning of the fight. In the first five minutes, the 37-year-old fighter danced all over the octagon, connecting precise and quick straight blows, while 'Killer' tried to hunt down her opponent and land powerful punches.
Araújo came back more aggressive in the second round, still maintaining his quick movement. However, Karine managed to land a hard blow against the fence, later getting the takedown from the clinch. At a disadvantage, Viviane almost ended the fight with an armbar, set up from the guard. In the final part of the round, Karine even threatened her rival with a hand triangle.
Viviane threatened her rival with an armbar. Photo: UFC.
'Killer's' fatigue seemed to make the difference in the third round. On two occasions, the Mato Grosso native went to the ground after having shots blocked by her opponent. Araújo, on the other hand, kept dancing and connecting good blows. At the end of the fight, the fighter took Karine down with a hip drop.
At the end of the fight, all judges scored 29 to 28 in favor of Viviane Araújowho won by unanimous decision and broke Karine 'Killer''s streak of nine wins.
