Jaqueline Amorim vs. Vanessa Demopoulos: UFC Vegas 97 Preview & Prediction4 months ago
Submission Specialist Amorim vs. Decision-Driven Demopoulos: A Battle of Grappling Styles

Fight Record and Age

- Jaqueline Amorim (Age: 29) - Record: 8-1-0
- Vanessa Demopoulos (Age: 35) - Record: 11-5-0

Recent Fights

Jaqueline Amorim is on a strong run with recent wins over Cory McKenna and Montserrat Ruiz. Her losses are minimal and have mostly come by decision, showing she is resilient in the octagon. Amorim’s victories are notable for her ability to finish fights, particularly by submission.

Vanessa Demopoulos has also had a mixed recent record, with recent wins over Emily Ducote and Kanako Murata, but losses to Karolina Kowalkiewicz and others. Demopoulos tends to win by decision and has a solid grappling background.

Fight Analysis

Jaqueline Amorim excels in grappling and submissions, with 75% of her wins coming by submission. Her recent performances reflect a high level of skill in finishing fights on the ground, particularly with armbars and kneebars. Amorim’s striking is functional but secondary to her grappling, which is her primary strength.

Vanessa Demopoulos is a well-rounded fighter with a more balanced approach. She has a strong background in submissions as well, though less prolific compared to Amorim. Demopoulos is more of a decision fighter with solid striking and grappling, but she lacks the finishing power that Amorim brings to the table. Her wins are often a result of controlling the pace and scoring points over three rounds.

Prediction

- Who Will Win: Jaqueline Amorim
- How Will They Win: Submission
- Which Round: Round 1

Amorim’s superior submission skills and aggressive grappling style make her a formidable opponent for Demopoulos. Given Demopoulos' tendency to rely on decisions and Amorim’s ability to finish fights quickly, Amorim is likely to secure a victory by submission in the first round. If Amorim can close the distance and take the fight to the ground, her high-level grappling will likely lead to a quick submission victory.