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The passage of time has only made the matchup more intriguing, and their additional wins in the meantime have elevated it from just another good Top 15 scrap into a possible title eliminator. “Vivi” feels the heightening anticipation, believes that fans in their home countries probably do as well, and expects that the fight will deliver.
“So many fans have been waiting for this fight – both Brazilians and Mexicans,” the 35-year-old told Sherdog. “They can expect a very versatile fight. Both Alexa and I will be ready. We spent a lot of time studying Alexa’s game. She, no doubt, has very good boxing. It’s very sharp. She’s well-rounded. She’s smooth when escaping ground attacks. We’re studying her weaknesses, so I can use my strengths to attack her. It’s going to be a five-round bout.
She also recognizes the heightened stakes that the oft-delayed Grasso fight now carries. In January, Araujo would have been coming into the bout off of a loss and trying to get back on track. Now she is instead looking for her second straight win, and is better positioned to make her case for a matchup with UFC flyweight champ. “With another win I will be a worthy challenger to the belt,” she said. “I have no doubt. I’m training hard. I’m putting in a lot of work.
She has also taken advantage of the multiple postponements to refine her preparations. The cancellation of their second matchup came very late, so Araujo has in effect had two full camps to prepare for Grasso. “I was supposed to have fought Alexa on Aug. 13. As such, I had already completed a full training camp. I was very ready. I learned that she pulled out one week before. I had done all my work and I was just in the process of losing weight. Gladly, I don’t cut much.
is my muay Thai head coach. I’ve been with this team for a very long time. Everything is working out.”
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