Viviane Araújo breaks the bank and defeats Karine Silva in a fight between Brazilians at UFC 309

Viviane won by unanimous decision. Photo: UFC.

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Viviane Araujo used his experience and combined with his all-round game to overcome Viviane Araujo Karine 'Killer' Silva by unanimous decision in the second fight of the main card of 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 winning column.

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Movement was fundamental to the triumph

The footwork of Viviane Araujo proved to be a challenge for Karine right from the start of the fight. In the first five minutes, the 37-year-old fighter danced around the entire octagon, landing precise and quick straight punches, while 'Killer' tried to hunt down her opponent and land powerful punches.

Araújo came back more aggressive in the second round, still moving quickly. However, Karine managed to land a hard blow against the fence, later managing to take her down 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 still threatened her rival with an arm triangle.

Viviane threatened her rival with an armbar. Photo: UFC.

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'Killer's' fatigue seemed to make a difference in the third round. On two occasions, the fighter from Mato Grosso do Sul fell to the ground after having her opponent's kicks blocked. Araújo, on the other hand, kept dancing and landing good blows. At the end of the fight, the fighter took Karine down with a hip drop.

At the end of the fight, all the judges scored a score of 29 to 28 in favor of Viviane Araujo, who won by unanimous decision and broke Karine 'Killer's' nine-fight winning streak.