Polyana Viana

Polyana Viana Mota[4] (born 14 June 1992) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist who currently competes in the women's Strawweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Raised solely by her mother, Viana grew up in São Geraldo do Araguaia, a small town in the Pará region of Brazil.

[5] She started training Brazilian jiu-jitsu in 2013 and also made her professional mixed martial arts debut in late 2013.

[24] Viana faced Jinh Yu Frey on November 5, 2022 at UFC Fight Night 214.

[29] In turn, Viana withdrew from the bout due to undisclosed reason and was replaced by former LFA Women's Strawweight Champion Lupita Godinez at a catchweight of 120 pounds.

[34] Viana was scheduled to face Cory McKenna on October 12, 2024 at UFC Fight Night 244.

[36] Viana is scheduled to face Jaqueline Amorim on April 26, 2025 at UFC Fight Night 257.

[38] In January 2019, a man attempted to rob Viana using a fake gun as she waited outside her apartment.