Grasso, ranked fifth in the UFC’s flyweight rankings, made her pro debut in 2012. Joining the UFC in 2017, she is 6-3 with the promotion. After losing to Carla Esparza in 2019, Grasso has gone on a three-fight win streak.
Grasso last fought in March, beating Joanne Wood via submission.
Ranked sixth in the rankings, Araujo made her pro debut in 2015. A Pancrase strawweight champion, Araujo joined the UFC in 2019. She is 5-2 with the promotion, her last fight a unanimous decision win over Andrea Lee back in May.
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Shevchenko holds a firm grip over the division. Grasso and Araujo are ready to shake things up. The Sporting News has the full rundown of the schedule for UFC Vegas 62, with details on fight matchups, start times, odds, and more.
When is UFC Vegas 62: Grasso vs. Araujo?
Date: Saturday, October 15 Start time: 4 p. m. ET | 9 p. m. BST | 6 a. m. AEST Main card: 7 p. m. ET | 12 a. m. BST | 9 a. m. AEST Main event: 10 p. m. ET | 3 a. m. | 12 p. m. AEST (approximately)
UFC Vegas 62 takes place on Saturday, October 15. The prelims start at 4 p.m. ET, followed by the main card at 7 p.m. ET. Grasso and Araujo should enter the octagon around 10 p.m. ET, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
How to watch UFC Vegas 62: Grasso vs. Araujo
TV channels/live stream: ESPN+
The prelims and main card for UFC Vegas 62 will be available on the ESPN+ streaming service.
Grasso vs. Araujo price: How much does UFC Vegas 62 cost?
You can pay $9.99 for a monthly subscription to ESPN+ or buy an annual subscription for $99.99.
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Where is UFC Vegas 62: Alexa Grasso vs. Viviane Araujo?
UFC Vegas 62 takes place inside the UFC’s APEX Center in Las Vegas.
Grasso vs. Araujo odds for UFC Vegas 62
Per Vegas Insider, Grasso is the -175 favorite, while Araujo is the +150 underdog.
In Canada, per Sports Interaction, Grasso is the -210 favorite, while Araujo is the +160 underdog.
Alexa Grasso record, bio
Nationality: Mexican Born: August 9, 1993 Height: 5-5 Reach: 66 inches Total fights: 17 Record: 14-3 with four wins via knockout
Viviane Araujo record, bio
Nationality: Brazilian Born: November 21, 1986 Height: 5-5 Reach: 68 inches Total fights: 14 Record: 11-3 with three wins via knockout
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UFC Vegas 62: Alexa Grasso vs. Viviane Araujo fight card
Main card
Alexa Grasso vs. Viviane Araujo; Flyweights Cub Swanson vs. Jonathan Martinez; Bantamweights Jordan Wright vs. Dusko Todorovic; Middleweights Misha Cirkunov vs. Alonzo Menifield; Light Heavyweights Raphael Assuncao vs. Victor Henry; Bantamweights
Prelims
Brandon Davis vs. Leomana Martinez; Bantamweights Nick Maximov vs. Jacob Malkoun; Middleweights Joanderson Brito vs. Lucas Alexander; Featherweights Sam Hughes vs. Piera Rodriguez; Strawweights Tatsuro Taira vs. C. J. Vergara; Catchweight Mike Jackson vs. Pete Rodriguez; Welterweights
