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To face Martin in February
Viana (foot) is being targeted for a strawweight matchup against Mallory Martin at the UFC event scheduled for Feb. 13, Mike Heck of MMAFighting.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Viana moved her UFC record up to 2-3 last August with a win over Emily Whitmire, but sustained foot and thumb injuries in the process. It appears she's received the proper medical clearance, though there will be nearly six months between the two matchups. She'll take on a fighter in Martin who also picked up a win on that card, improving to 2-1 under the UFC banner with a submission win against Hannah Cifers. It's a small sample size, but Martin has the edge in striking volume and offensive wrestling. Viana tends to attempt more submissions, however.
Viana moved her UFC record up to 2-3 last August with a win over Emily Whitmire, but sustained foot and thumb injuries in the process. It appears she's received the proper medical clearance, though there will be nearly six months between the two matchups. She'll take on a fighter in Martin who also picked up a win on that card, improving to 2-1 under the UFC banner with a submission win against Hannah Cifers. It's a small sample size, but Martin has the edge in striking volume and offensive wrestling. Viana tends to attempt more submissions, however.
Foot and thumb injuries
Viana has been suspended six months pending medical clearance by the Nevada State Athletic Commission, Alexander K. Lee of MMAFighting.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Viana earned a quick and convincing victory over Emily Whitmire last Saturday, but it appears it came at a cost. She needs both a MRI on her right thumb and X-ray of her right foot to be cleared by an orthopedic doctor if she intends to compete prior to February of 2020.
Viana earned a quick and convincing victory over Emily Whitmire last Saturday, but it appears it came at a cost. She needs both a MRI on her right thumb and X-ray of her right foot to be cleared by an orthopedic doctor if she intends to compete prior to February of 2020.
Breaks long losing streak
Viana defeated Emily Whimire via submission (armbar) at 1:53 of Round 1 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
It took a miracle armbar in what was otherwise a dreadful performance, but this victory figures to save Viana's job. Entering on three-fight losing streak and without a win in more than 2.5 years, Viana allowed Whitmire to score an easy takedown right off the bat. The Brazilian was being dominated on the mat before clipping Whitmire with an elbow and grabbing a hold of her arm. It wasn't pretty, but a win is a win. Not much should be expected from Viana moving forward, but this result should ensure we see her in the Octagon once again.
It took a miracle armbar in what was otherwise a dreadful performance, but this victory figures to save Viana's job. Entering on three-fight losing streak and without a win in more than 2.5 years, Viana allowed Whitmire to score an easy takedown right off the bat. The Brazilian was being dominated on the mat before clipping Whitmire with an elbow and grabbing a hold of her arm. It wasn't pretty, but a win is a win. Not much should be expected from Viana moving forward, but this result should ensure we see her in the Octagon once again.
Whitmire fight rescheduled
Viana will face off against Emily Whitmire at the UFC event on August 29, Marcel Dorff of MMADNA reports.
ANALYSIS
Viana was supposed to fight Whitmire at UFC 248, but her opponent had to withdraw after going to the emergency room for an undisclosed reason. Viana will be looking to break a three fight losing streak.
Viana was supposed to fight Whitmire at UFC 248, but her opponent had to withdraw after going to the emergency room for an undisclosed reason. Viana will be looking to break a three fight losing streak.
Loses opponent for UFC 248
Vianna tweeted Saturday that she will not be fighting at UFC 248 due to her opponent, Emily Whitmire, having to go to the hospital.
ANALYSIS
This news is coming in just hours before the fight was set to take place. Vianna will obviously not be able to get a replacement opponent, so she will now have to wait for a new fight. It is unclear what issue Whitmire is dealing with.
This news is coming in just hours before the fight was set to take place. Vianna will obviously not be able to get a replacement opponent, so she will now have to wait for a new fight. It is unclear what issue Whitmire is dealing with.