UFC Fight Night is set to get going this weekend from the UFC Apex in Paradise, Las Vegas on Saturday, October 15 at 7 p.m. ET. There is a five-bout main card with No. 5 ranked women's flyweight Alexa Grasso taking on No. 6 ranked women's flyweight Viviane Araujo in the main event. The fight will air on ESPN+.
Grasso (14-3) has won three fights in a row after switching over from the strawweight division. Her last victory came in March via submission versus Joanne Wood. She is very technical and can win fights in a number of ways. Now, the sixth year pro is looking to cement herself as a true contender and very well could secure a spot with a win.
The two were scheduled to meet in both January and August of this year, with each backing out due to injuries.
Araujo (11-3) is looming right behind Grasso at the number 6 spot within the women's flyweight ranks. She looked impressive in May, earning an unanimous decision victory over Andrea Lee. Araujo is a veteran who has some solid grappling skills and serious knockout power.
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