Ketlen Vieira is a Brazilian mixed martial artist competing in the women's bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
2. What is her current ranking in the UFC?
Vieira is currently ranked second in the women's bantamweight division, making her a formidable opponent for Kayla Harrison at UFC 307.
3. What is her background in martial arts?
Vieira has a background in judo and jiu-jitsu, which she believes gives her an edge in MMA. She holds a black belt in judo.
4. How has she performed in her recent fights?
Since 2021, Vieira has a record of 3-1 in the UFC. She has won fights against Miesha Tate and Holly Holm but lost to Raquel Pennington.
5. What does she think about Kayla Harrison?
Vieira believes that Harrison has not been properly tested in MMA and that her hype is not yet warranted. She thinks Harrison relies too much on her ground game.
6. How does she plan to approach the fight against Harrison?
Vieira plans to use her striking skills to challenge Harrison, who she believes is overconfident in her abilities. She aims to prove herself as a top contender in the division.
7. What is her strategy for taking down Harrison?
Vieira plans to use her forward pressure and grappling skills to take down Harrison. However, she acknowledges that Harrison's judo background makes her a difficult opponent to take down.
8. How does she feel about being considered a title contender?
Vieira feels that she has been on the cusp of a title shot for a long time and is ready to take the next step. She believes that her experience and preparation make her a strong contender for the title.
9. What does she think about the hype surrounding Harrison?
Vieira thinks that Harrison's hype is unwarranted and that she needs to prove herself more in MMA. She believes that Harrison's confidence is misplaced and that she will face challenges in the fight.
10. How does she plan to handle the pressure of the fight?
Vieira plans to stay calm and focused, drawing on her experience and preparation to handle the pressure of the fight. She believes that her calm demeanor will give her an edge over Harrison.
11. What is her ultimate goal in this fight?
Vieira's ultimate goal is to leave Salt Lake City as the clear number-one contender for the bantamweight title. She aims to prove herself as a top contender and secure a title shot in the future.
