Viviane Araujo secures a hard-fought victory in the UFC Fight Night 230 co-main event, while Jonathan Martinez delivers a dominant performance. Amanda Nunes’ featherweight status changes, and a featherweight shakeup creates new opportunities for fighters.
| Fighter | Result |
|---|---|
| Viviane Araujo | Defeats Jennifer Maia |
| Jonathan Martinez | Knocks out Adrian Yanez |
| Amanda Nunes | Exits featherweight poll |
| Cristiane Justino | Reclaims top spot |
| Marina Mokhnatkina | Joins bubble at No. 14 |
Viviane Araujo emerges victorious in the UFC Fight Night 230 co-main event, defeating Jennifer Maia in a hard-fought battle. Jonathan Martinez secures a dominant win over Adrian Yanez with a devastating leg kick. Amanda Nunes’ featherweight status changes, allowing Cristiane Justino to reclaim the top spot. Marina Mokhnatkina benefits from the featherweight shakeup, joining the rankings at No. 14.
Viviane Araujo’s Impressive Win
In a highly competitive women’s flyweight division, Viviane Araujo emerged victorious in the UFC Fight Night 230 co-main event. Facing off against former title challenger Jennifer Maia, Araujo showcased her skills and determination, ending a two-fight losing streak. The hard-fought three-round battle solidified Araujo’s position in the division and propelled her to the 13th spot in Sherdog’s latest 125-pound poll.
Jonathan Martinez’s Dominant Performance
In another thrilling matchup on the UFC Fight Night 230 card, Jonathan Martinez delivered a devastating leg kick to Adrian Yanez, securing a second-round technical knockout victory. Martinez, a Factory X product, has now achieved six consecutive triumphs, with five of them at 135 pounds. This impressive win allows him to enter the divisional poll at No. 15.
Amanda Nunes’ Featherweight Status
With her last featherweight bout taking place in March 2021, Amanda Nunes’ eligibility at 145 pounds has expired. As a result, Nunes exits the featherweight poll, allowing Cristiane Justino to reclaim the top spot she held for years before being upset by Nunes in December 2018. If Nunes doesn’t make a comeback by June, she will also exit the bantamweight rankings.
Featherweight Shakeup
The recent changes in the featherweight division have created opportunities for other fighters. PFL featherweight finalist Marina Mokhnatkina benefits from the shakeup, joining the bubble at No. 14 in the rankings. Mokhnatkina is set to face off against Larissa Pacheco on November 24, adding further excitement to the division.
Please note that the rankings mentioned are as per Sherdog’s latest poll.
