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Polyana Viana in 2023.
Born	Polyanna Viana Mota (1992-06-14) June 14, 1992 (age 33) Sao Geraldo do Araguaia, Pará, Brazil
Other names	Dama de Ferro (Iron Lady)
Height	5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight	116 lb (53 kg; 8.3 st)
Division	Strawweight
Reach	67 in (170 cm)
Fighting out of	Sao Geraldo do Araguaia, Brazil
Team	TATA Fight Team (2017–present)
Rank	Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years active	2013–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total	21
Wins	13
By knockout	5
By submission	8
Losses	8
By knockout	1
By submission	3
By decision	4

Polyana Viana Mota, born on June 14, 1992, is a professional mixed martial artist from Brazil. She is known for competing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Polyana fights in the women's Strawweight division.

Polyana Viana's Early Life and Training

Polyana Viana grew up in a small town in Brazil called São Geraldo do Araguaia. Her mother raised her. In 2013, Polyana started training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. This is a martial art focused on grappling and ground fighting. She also began her professional mixed martial arts career in late 2013.

Polyana Viana's UFC Journey

Polyana Viana joined the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), which is a major mixed martial arts organization.

First UFC Fights and Challenges

Polyana made her UFC debut on February 3, 2018. She fought Maia Stevenson and won the fight in the first round. She used a move called a rear-naked choke.

In May 2018, Polyana fought JJ Aldrich at UFC 227. She lost this fight by a decision from the judges. Aldrich was better at boxing during the match.

Her next fight was against Hannah Cifers at UFC 235. Polyana lost this fight by a split decision, meaning some judges thought she won, but most did not.

Polyana then faced Veronica Macedo at UFC Fight Night: Shevchenko vs. Carmouche 2. This fight was mostly on the ground. Surprisingly, Macedo won by using an armbar. This was the first time Polyana had ever been submitted in her career.

Comebacks and Big Wins

Polyana was set to fight Emily Whitmire at UFC 248 in March 2020. However, her opponent weighed too much and then had to go to the hospital. The fight was canceled. They fought later on August 29, 2020, at UFC Fight Night 175. Polyana won this fight by using an armbar in the first round.

On February 13, 2021, Polyana fought Mallory Martin at UFC 258. She won again with an armbar in the first round. This impressive win earned her a "Performance of the Night" award. This award is given to fighters who have an outstanding performance.

Polyana faced Tabatha Ricci on May 21, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 206. She lost this fight by a unanimous decision from the judges.

On November 5, 2022, Polyana fought Jinh Yu Frey at UFC Fight Night 214. She won this fight by knockout in the first round. This was another great performance, earning her a second "Performance of the Night" award.

Recent Fights and Future Plans

Polyana was scheduled to fight Emily Ducote in April 2023, but the fight was moved. Then, Polyana had to withdraw from that fight for a private reason.

She fought Iasmin Lucindo on August 12, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 51. Polyana lost this fight by an arm-triangle choke in the second round.

On January 20, 2024, Polyana faced Gillian Robertson at UFC 297. She lost this fight by technical knockout in the second round.

Polyana was scheduled to fight Cory McKenna in October 2024. However, Polyana withdrew from the fight for unknown reasons.

Her most recent fight was against Jaqueline Amorim on April 26, 2025, at UFC on ESPN 66. Polyana lost this fight by a rear-naked choke submission in the second round.

Polyana Viana's Personal Life

Polyana Viana is a mother and has a son.

In January 2019, Polyana showed her bravery outside her apartment. A man tried to rob her with what looked like a gun. Polyana defended herself by punching the man and holding him until the police arrived. The authorities decided she acted in self-defense, so she did not face any charges.

Polyana Viana's Achievements

Polyana Viana has achieved several notable things in her fighting career:

• Ultimate Fighting Championship
  • She has won the "Performance of the Night" award two times. These were for her fights against Mallory Martin and Jinh Yu Frey.
  • She is tied for fourth place in the UFC Women's Strawweight division for the most "finishes" (wins that don't go to a judge's decision).
  • She is tied for second place in the UFC Women's Strawweight division for the most submissions.
  • She is tied for second place in the UFC Women's Strawweight division for the most submission attempts.
• Jungle Fight
  • She won the Jungle Fight Strawweight Championship one time.
  • She successfully defended her Jungle Fight title once.

Polyana Viana's Mixed Martial Arts Record Summary

See also

In Spanish: Polyana Viana para niños