Viviane Araújo

Viviane Araújo Gomes (born November 21, 1986) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist who competes in the Women's Flyweight division of the Professional Fighters League (PFL). She is a former Pancrase strawweight champion and competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As of April 21, 2026, she is #8 in the PFL women's flyweight rankings.

Background Araújo started playing soccer and spent much of her time away from home to forget about problems at home after witnessing her alcoholic father beating her mother on a daily basis. She later started Brazilian jiu-jitsu and fell in love with the sport after an invitation from her jiu-jitsu coach. She later became a jiu-jitsu teacher and transitioned to mixed martial arts as she was tired of watching her father abuse her mother. Araújo uses the octagon as the platform to voice her support to reach victims of domestic violence.

Mixed martial arts career Early career Araújo fought most of her early mixed martial arts career primarily in Brazil and Japan, notably under Jungle Fight and Pancrase where she was the Strawweight Queen of Pancrase prior being signed by the UFC.

Ultimate Fighting Championship Araújo made her UFC debut and faced Talita Bernardo, replacing Melissa Gatto, on May 11, 2019 at UFC 237. She won the fight via knockout in the third round.

Her second fight came on July 27, 2019 at UFC 240, against Alexis Davis. She won the fight via unanimous decision.

Araújo faced Jessica Eye on December 14, 2019 at UFC 245 At the weigh-ins, Eye weighed 131 lbs., five lbs. over the Flyweight limit of 126 lbs. She forfeited 30% of her fight purse to Araújo. She lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Araújo was scheduled to meet Jennifer Maia on June 27, 2020 at UFC on ESPN 11. However, the bout was rescheduled in mid-June to take place on August 1, 2020 at UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Aldana after both participants faced travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Subsequently, Araújo was removed from the card in mid-July after testing positive for COVID-19 and replaced by Joanne Calderwood.

Araújo faced Montana De La Rosa on September 5, 2020 at UFC Fight Night 176. She won the fight via unanimous decision.

Araújo was briefly scheduled to face Roxanne Modafferi on January 30, 2021 at UFC on ESPN 20. However, the fight was rescheduled and took place 10 days earlier at UFC Fight Night 185 instead. She won the fight via unanimous decision.

Araújo faced Katlyn Chookagian on May 15, 2021 at UFC 262. She lost the bout via unanimous decision.

Araújo was expected to face Alexa Grasso on January 22, 2022 at UFC 270. However, Araújo was forced to pull out form the event due to injury, and the bout was cancelled.

Araújo faced Andrea Lee on May 14, 2022 at UFC on ESPN 36. Despite surviving an early knockdown, Araújo won the bout via unanimous decision.

Araújo was rescheduled to face Alexa Grasso on August 13, 2022 at UFC on ESPN 41. However, the bout was cancelled due to Grasso's visa issues. The pair was yet again rescheduled on October 15, 2022 at UFC Fight Night 212. Araújo lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Araújo faced Amanda Ribas on March 4, 2023 at UFC 285. She lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Araújo was scheduled to face Casey O'Neill on September 9, 2023 at UFC 293. However, O'Neill pulled out due to injury, and Araújo was rebooked against Jennifer Maia for October 14, 2023 at UFC Fight Night 230. She won the fight via unanimous decision.

Araújo faced Natália Silva on February 3, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 235 She lost the fight by unanimous decision.

Araújo was scheduled to face Jasmine Jasudavicius on July 13, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 59. However, she withdrew from the bout due to an injury and was replaced by Fatima Kline.

Araújo faced Karine Silva on November 16, 2024 at UFC 309. She won the fight by unanimous decision.

Araújo faced Tracy Cortez on June 28, 2025, at UFC 317. She lost the fight by unanimous decision.

On July 9, 2025, it was reported that Araújo was removed from the UFC roster.

Professional Fighters League On September 29, 2025, it was announced that she had signed a contract with the PFL.

Araújo faced Shanna Young on April 11, 2026, at PFL Chicago: Pettis vs. McKee. She won the bout via unanimous decision.

Araújo faced Liz Carmouche on June 27, 2026, at PFL San Diego. She lost the fight via a guillotine choke in round two.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts Ultimate Fighting Championship UFC.com Awards 2019: Ranked #10 Newcomer of the Year Pancrase Strawweight Queen of Pancrase (One time)

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Liz Carmouche Submission (guillotine choke) PFL San Diego: McKee vs. Isbulaev

San Diego, California, United States Win

Shanna Young Decision (unanimous) PFL Chicago: Pettis vs. McKee

Chicago, Illinois, United States Loss

Tracy Cortez Decision (unanimous) UFC 317

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Karine Silva Decision (unanimous) UFC 309

New York City, New York, United States Loss

Natália Silva Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Imavov

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Jennifer Maia Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Yusuff vs. Barboza

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Amanda Ribas Decision (unanimous) UFC 285

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Alexa Grasso Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Araújo

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Andrea Lee Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Błachowicz vs. Rakić

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Katlyn Chookagian Decision (unanimous) UFC 262

Houston, Texas, United States Win

Roxanne Modafferi Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Chiesa vs. Magny

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Win

Montana De La Rosa Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Sakai

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Jessica Eye Decision (unanimous) UFC 245

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Alexis Davis Decision (unanimous) UFC 240

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Win

Talita Bernardo KO (punch) UFC 237

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Emi Fujino TKO (doctor stoppage) Pancrase 298

Tokyo, Japan Win

Ayaka Miura TKO (eye injury) Pancrase 290

Tokyo, Japan Win

Deize Mayelem de Lima Araújo Submission (armbar) Iron Fight Combat 11

Feira de Santana, Brazil Loss

Sarah Frota TKO (punches) NP Fight Brazil 6

Goiânia, Brazil Win

Elaine Leal Submission (armbar) Jungle Fight 90

São Paulo, Brazil Win

Bianca de Araújo Carvalho Submission (armbar) Federal Gladiators Combat 1

Brasília, Brazil Win

Ana Karla Morais Submission (heel hook) Fight K: Águia

Gama, Brazil