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The UFC Vegas 97 bout between Jaqueline Amorim and Vanessa Demopoulos ended in controversy after Amorim secured a quick armbar submission. While Amorim's victory was impressive, Demopoulos accused her of illegally grabbing the glove during the fight, leading to a heated debate among fans and experts.
The controversy arose in the closing moments of the fight when Amorim transitioned from mount to an armbar. Demopoulos, struggling to defend the submission, claimed that Amorim had been grabbing her glove, hindering her ability to escape. The referee, who was closely monitoring the action, acknowledged Demopoulos' complaint but ultimately decided not to call a foul.
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In the post-fight press conference, Amorim vehemently denied the glove-grabbing allegations, insisting that she had followed the rules and acted in good faith.
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Check out Jaqueline Amorim's post-fight comments below:
The incident has ignited a heated debate on social media, with fans sharing their opinions on the matter. One fan wrote:
“They isolated it in the replay during the interview. 100% a foul.”
Former UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling also weighed in on the controversy writing:
“Lol word. That arm is pinned right there. Not the easiest to just defend the armbar transition while someone is holding the inside of the glove.”
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Jaqueline Amorim's career in the UFC so far
Jaqueline Amorim has quickly made a name for herself in the UFC since her debut at UFC 287 last year. Known for her aggressive fighting style and devastating finishing abilities, Amorim has already compiled an impressive record of nine wins and a loss in her professional career since 2020.
Before her recent win against Vanessa Demopoulos, the ATT product secured a victory at UFC Fight Night in March 2024, where she submitted Cory McKenna via armbar in the first round. She also defeated Montserrat Conejo Ruiz via strikes at UFC on ESPN in August 2023.
Despite a loss to Sam Hughes at UFC 287, Amorim has shown tremendous potential and continues to be a rising star in the UFC.
