Jessica Eye Defeats Viviane Araújo in Catchweight Bout
Jessica Eye defeated Viviane Araújo by unanimous decision in a catchweight bout at UFC on ESPN 39 on Saturday night. The fight was held at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Eye, who weighed in at 130.5 pounds, and Araújo, who weighed in at 131 pounds, fought at a catchweight of 131 pounds. The fight was scheduled for three rounds, but it went the distance.
Eye controlled the fight from the start, landing punches and kicks to Araújo’s body and legs. Araújo tried to fight back, but Eye was too quick and too powerful.
In the third round, Eye continued to dominate, landing a series of punches that staggered Araújo. Araújo survived the round, but it was clear that she was the loser.
The judges scored the fight 30-27, 30-27, and 30-26 for Eye.
With the win, Eye improves her record to 16-10. Araújo falls to 10-4.
Eye Reacts to Win
After the fight, Eye said that she was happy to get the win. She also said that she was looking forward to fighting again soon.
“I’m happy to get the win,” Eye said. “I’m looking forward to getting back in there and fighting again soon.”
Araújo Reflects on Loss
Araújo said that she was disappointed with the loss, but she vowed to come back stronger.
“I’m disappointed with the loss,” Araújo said. “But I’m going to come back stronger.”
What’s Next for Eye and Araújo?
It is unclear what is next for Eye and Araújo. However, both fighters are likely to be in the mix for a fight in the UFC’s flyweight division.