With Melissa Gatto forced to withdraw from Saturday’s UFC 237 card, another Brazilian newcomer will step in to face Talita Bernardo, as former Pancrase champion Viviane Araujo makes her first walk to the Octagon in Rio de Janeiro.
In the UFC 237 main event, which airs live on pay-per-view, Rose Namajunas defends her UFC strawweight title against Jessica Andrade.
Owner of a 6-1 pro record with all six wins coming by knockout or submission, Brasilia’s Araujo is sporting a three-fight winning streak heading into this weekend’s meeting with Bernardo, who is fresh from an October win over Sarah Moras.
