Vivi Araújo tests positive for Covid-19 and leaves the fight against Jennifer Maia

Vivi contracts Covid-19 and leaves the fight against Maia. Photo: Disclosure

Covid-19 brought another Brazilian casualty to Ultimate events. The Brazilian Vivi Araujo tested positive for coronavirus and is out of the duel against his compatriot Jennifer maia. The fight would take place at UFC Holm x Aldana, scheduled for August 1st, with no location yet defined. To replace Vivi, the event acted quickly and called up the Scottish Joanne calderwood to face the Paraná native.

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Calderwood is third in the women's flyweight rankings and has a record of 14 wins and four losses. In her last appearance, the Scottish defeated Andrea Lee, in the divided decision of the judges, in the UFC 242, in September 2019.

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Moreover, Jennifer maia, sixth in the standings, has a record of 17 wins, six defeats and one draw. The Brazilian climbs into the octagon to try to recover from the setback against Katlyn chookagian No. UFC 244in November 2019.

UFC Holm x Aldana

The main fight of UFC Holm x Aldana will be in the women's bantamweight division, where the former champion Holly holm face the mexican Irene aldana. The winner should have the chance to be the next challenger to the Brazilian champion Amanda nunes.

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In addition to Jennifer, Brazil will have two more representatives on the card: Markus faces Eric Spicely, while Vincent Luque measure forces with Randy Brown. Check out the attraction's fight program below: