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LAS VEGAS – Topping a UFC bill for the first time in her career, women's flyweight contender Alexa Grasso made an impressive statement with a decision win over a gritty Viviane Araujo.
The matchup served as the main event of Saturday's UFC Fight Night 212 event, which streamed live on ESPN+ from the UFC Apex.
Grasso worked a crisp jab in the early going, though Araujo was happy to answer back with heavy hands in the pocket, adding in a few low kicks, as well. Araujo landed a few big right hands as the round unfolded, forcing Grasso to be alert as she looked to stick and move. Araujo looked once for a takedown, but Grasso stuffed it immediately, and the two continued to trade on the feet.
