Polyana Viana Biography: Boyfriend, Age, Children, Height, Net Worth, Parents, UFC Fights & Career

Polyana Viana Mota, known professionally as Polyana Viana, is a Brazilian mixed martial artist and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) practitioner competing in the Strawweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Nicknamed “Dama de Ferro” (Iron Lady), she gained recognition for her aggressive fighting style and submission expertise, holding a professional record of 13 wins and 8 losses, with notable victories via armbar and knockout.

Profile

• Full Name: Polyana Viana Mota
• Stage Name: Polyana Viana
• Born: 14, June 1992
• Age: 33 years old
• Birthplace: São Geraldo do Araguaia, Pará, Brazil
• Nationality: Brazilian
• Occupation: Mixed Martial Artist, Instagram Star
• Height: 1.7m
• Parents: Marly Viana, Mr. Mota
• Siblings: Joao Anderson Viana Mota, Ana Paula Viana
• Spouse: None
• Boyfriends: Colby Covington (ex, 2021)
• Children: Deivid Viana Mendes
• Relationship: Not married
• Net Worth: $1.8 million

Early Life and Education

Polyana Viana Mota was born on June 14, 1992, in São Geraldo do Araguaia, Pará, Brazil, to Marly Viana, a bar owner, and Mr. Mota, whose details are not publicly known. Raised by her single mother alongside her younger brother, Joao Anderson Viana Mota, and sister, Ana Paula Viana, she grew up in a modest household.

Viana completed her schooling at E.E Macário Dantas in 2009 but left college to work at a gas station before pursuing martial arts. She began training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 2013, quickly transitioning to a professional fighting career.

Her ethnicity is Brazilian, and she identifies as Christian.

Career

Polyana Viana Mota began her professional mixed martial arts career in 2013, debuting at Demolidor Extreme Combat 3 against Silvana Pinto, securing a first-round TKO victory. Training in BJJ since 2013, she amassed an undefeated 6-0 amateur record, including two knockouts and two submissions, before turning pro.

She competed in regional Brazilian promotions like Jungle Fight, where she won the Strawweight Championship in 2015 against Amanda Ribas via TKO. Her early success, including a 9-1 record before joining the UFC, established her as a promising talent, culminating in her signing with the UFC in 2018 as one of the first Brazilian women in the promotion’s flyweight division.

Viana made her UFC debut on February 3, 2018, at UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Anders, defeating Maia Stevenson via rear-naked choke in the first round, earning praise from UFC President Dana White. She faced setbacks with three consecutive losses to JJ Aldrich, Hannah Cifers, and Veronica Macedo, the latter marking her first career submission defeat.

However, Viana rebounded with back-to-back first-round armbar submissions against Emily Whitmire in 2020 and Mallory Martin in 2021, earning her first Performance of the Night award for the latter. Her knockout victory over Jinh Yu Frey in 2022, finished in just 47 seconds, secured her second Performance of the Night award, showcasing her striking prowess.

Viana’s recent career has seen challenges, with losses in her last three UFC fights against Iasmin Lucindo, Gillian Robertson, and Jaqueline Amorim between 2023 and 2025, bringing her UFC record to 4-7. Despite these setbacks, her resilience and BJJ expertise, highlighted by her 2015 World Jiu-Jitsu Championship title and multiple state championships in Pará, Maranhão, Tocantins, and São Paulo, keep her ranked #28 in the women’s Strawweight division.

Beyond fighting, Viana advocates for gender equality in MMA, mentors young athletes, and engages in charitable initiatives, using her platform to inspire and empower aspiring female fighters.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @polyanaviana
• Facebook Handle: Polyana Viana

Personal Life

Polyana Viana Mota is a single mother to her son, Deivid Viana Mendes, born in 2006, who lives with her mother in São Geraldo do Araguaia while Viana pursues her career in Rio de Janeiro. She maintains a close bond with Deivid through online gaming and messaging.

Viana was briefly linked to UFC fighter Colby Covington in 2021, but she denied any romantic relationship, stating she had a partner at the time, though his identity remains private. In January 2019, Viana gained international attention when she subdued a would-be robber with a fake gun outside her Rio de Janeiro apartment, using punches and a rear-naked choke to hold him until police arrived, an incident ruled as self-defense.

Net Worth

Polyana Viana Mota has an estimated net worth of $1.8 million, primarily earned through her UFC career, where she has competed in 11 fights since 2018, amassing approximately $63,000 in disclosed fight purses. Additional income comes from sponsorships and endorsements with brands like Jogue Blae, Farmacia Viderma, ACERO BOTAS EUROPA, and Esthetic Aligner.