MMA Preview – Viviane Araujo vs Andrea Lee at UFC Vegas 54
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VIVIANE ARAUJO VS ANDREA LEE FACTS
When is UFC Vegas 54? Sunday 15th May, 2022 - 01:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC Vegas 54? UFC APEX, Enterprise, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC Vegas 54? Click here for the tickets at the O2 Arena
What channel is UFC Vegas 54 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC Vegas 54? BT Sport subscribers can stream the fight online via the BT Sport website
For viewers in the United States, the event will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
VIVIANE ARAUJO VS ANDREA LEE LOWDOWN
Katlyn Chookagian locked the gate on Viviane Araujo (10-3) in her last fight over a year ago losing a unanimous decision preventing a march to the title. It came after two impressive unanimous decisions over Montana De La Rosa (2020) and Roxanne Modafferi (2021) and now she is hoping for a longer streak to climb up the rankings.
Andrea Lee (13-5) has begun her own march after a purple patch that had many questioning her credentials. She started her UFC career with three good wins but then lost decisions to Joanne Wood (2019), Lauren Murphy (2020) and Modafferi (2020) but she has looked back to her best with a submission over Antonina Shevchenko (2021) and a TKO over Cynthia Calvillo (2021).
VIVIANE ARAUJO VS ANDREA LEE PREDICTION
With a little more consistency and fight IQ, they could both easily climb up towards the top of the rankings. They are extremely well-rounded and skilled. Lee is more technical and fluid on the feet whereas Araujo relies more on her power.
They are both very well versed in the grappling realm as well. Lee mixes in her wrestling very well and Araujo has quality takedown defence complimented by a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. We expect to see samples of the majority of their skill set here trading takedown attempts and clinch work but mainly exchanges on the feet.
Araujo has the power to inflict more damage, but we feel Lee’s size, volume and movement will frustrate the Brazilian and sway the judges, but this is bound to be a close one.
Prediction: Lee via Decision - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
Prediction: Araujo via Decision
