UFC 317 Showdown: Araujo vs. Cortez Odds, Schedule, and Forecast
Kicking Off UFC 317: Cortez Favored, But Can 'Vivi' Araújo Pull Off an Upset?
Here's the lowdown on the upcoming UFC 317 bout between Viviane Araújo and Tracy Cortez, set for June 28 in Las Vegas. Who's got the edge? Let's dive in!
Araújo vs. Cortez Odds Breakdown
Plenty of Ways to Watch
- Venue: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada
- Date: Saturday, June 28, 2025
- Time: 9:00 p.m. ET
- Viewing: PPV
Can Araújo Defy the Odds on June 28?
"Vivi" boasts a 13-6 record and currently sits at No. 8 in the UFC Women's Flyweight Division. With a win rate of 68.42%, she's still holding two spots above Tracy Cortez, who's sitting at 84.61%. Why's this?
Araújo's taken on some heavy hitters in the women's MMA scene - she's sparred with the likes of Alexa Grasso, Amanda Ribas, and more. While she's lost some fights, five of her losses have gone the distance, with her only knockout loss occurring way back in 2017 with a small-time Brazilian promotion. Since joining the UFC in 2019, she's yet to be finished.
But don't think Araújo's a one-trick pony! She's a brawler with a solid chin, impressive durability, and lands an average of 4.04 significant strikes per minute while getting hit 4.87 times. She's also landed 1.86 takedowns per fight with an 80% takedown defense rate.
Why UFC 317 Odds Favor Cortez
Last year, Cortez faced her first-ever five-rounder against Rose Namajunas. They put on a show, but Namajunas came out on top with more strikes landed and took Cortez down five times. That was Cortez's first loss since her MMA debut in Invicta FC in 2017.
Every one of her UFC fights has gone the distance, and our prediction is that their UFC 317 encounter will follow suit. But who'll emerge victorious? The betting odds suggest Cortez, but let's see if Araújo can pull off an upset.
Our Prediction: Araújo by Decision
We're leaning towards a competitive fight that'll go the distance, but we can't decide on the winner. While the betting odds favor Cortez, Araújo’s toughness, competitive odds, experience, and motivation make her a potential upset candidate.
So there you have it! Get ready for an exciting flyweight battle between Cortez and Araújo at UFC 317. Who do you think will come out on top? Let us know!
[1] Article on Why Viviane Araújo is a Potential Upset Candidate[2] Odds Comparison for Araújo vs. Cortez[3] Fight Analysis: Cortez vs. Araújo at UFC 317[4] Review of Araújo's MMA Career[5] Detailed Preview of UFC 317
The sportsbook has Cortez as the favored fighter in the upcoming UFC 317 bout, but Araújo, with a record of 13-6 and a strong performance history, could potentially defy the odds. Despite her impressive track record, Araújo is set to face off against Cortez, who hasn't lost a fight since her MMA debut in Invicta FC in 2017, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on June 28.
