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"Lil Monster"

Vanessa Demopoulos

Peso de la mujer Division

11-9-0 (W-L-D)

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Victorias por nocaut

4

Gana por Sumisión

4

Primeros acabados redondos

Vanessa Demopoulos
  • Last fight

    Victoria

    Demopoulos vs Jauregui

    Sep. 26, 2026

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Learn more about Vanessa Demopoulos' UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Status
Activo
Ciudad natal
Cleveland, United States
Trenes en
UFC Performance Institute
Estilo de lucha
Jiu-Jitsu
Años
38
Alto
62.00
Peso
126.00
Debut del octágono
Aug. 28, 2021
Alcance
59.50
Alcance de la pierna
34.00
  • Pro since 2017, made UFC debut in August 2021
     
  • Four wins by submission (Inverted triangle, 3 armbar), one by KO
     
  • Four first round finishes, one fourth-round finish 
     
  • 6-7 since DWCS
     
  • Lost 2013 amateur fight to UFC vet Katlyn Cerminara

UFC Fight Night (9/26/26) Demopoulos was stopped by Yazmin Jauregui via strikes at 1:02 of the first round

UFC on ESPN (6/14/25) Demopoulos lost a three round unanimous decision to Jamey-Lyn Horth

UFC on ESPN (4/5/25) Demopoulos lost a three round unanimous decision to Talita Alencar

UFC Fight Night (9/7/24) Demopoulos was submitted by Jaqueline Amorim via armbar at 3:28 of the first round

UFC Fight Night (5/18/24) Demopoulos won a three round split decision over Emily Ducote 

UFC Fight Night (10/7/23) Demopoulos won a three round unanimous decision over Kanako Murata 

UFC Fight Night (5/20/23) Demopoulos lost a three round unanimous decision to Karolina Kowalkiewicz 

UFC Fight Night (11/19/22) Demopoulos won a three round unanimous decision over Maria Oliveira 

UFC Fight Night (6/25/22) Demopoulos won a three round split decision over Jinh Yu Frey

UFC 270 (1/22/22) Demopoulos submitted Silvana Gomez Juarez via armbar at 2:25 of the first round

UFC on ESPN (8/28/21) Demopoulos lost a three round unanimous decision to JJ Aldrich

 

Dana White's Contender Series, Season 4

Episode two (8/11/20) Demopoulos lost a three round unanimous decision to Cory McKenna

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training 11 years ago in Columbus, OH. I’ve always been aggressive growing up, even got kicked out of schools for fighting. When I was presented with the concept of training it was something I knew I really wanted to do. 

What ranks and titles have you held? LFA Strawweight Champion, black belt in Jiu-Jitsu, 2X Pan American champion, 7X American National champion, 5X World medalist…the list goes on.

Who is your favorite fighter and why? It’s constantly changing, Justin Gaethje is always a favorite.

Do you have any heroes? The Rock. He’s an amazing role model.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It’s my life’s dream come true. I’ve sacrificed for many years. Sleeping in gyms, trading family time for fight time and traveling for tournaments. The times I slept in my car to be able to compete and travel. Honoring my father who was my biggest fan and believed in me. As he was sick and dying, I was taking care of him and still trying to fight at the same time. Once he passed, I moved to LA and dedicated my every ounce to finally making this dream a reality. 

Is there a cause that you want to use your platform for? At this time, I want to show people that the light will shine, then fade, but the most important thing is you stay true to who you are. At the end of the day the fans will come and go, so will the hype, all we have is who we genuinely are. This moment is getting to show off my focus and will in the face of adversity. 

Beyond a championship or money, what motivates you? Showing people it doesn’t matter how others write your story, you can create your own. I do that by showing my personal story. 

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I went to college a few times and never finished anything. Once for massage therapy and another time for international trades 

What was your job before you started fighting? Stripper 

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Tuff-N-Uff Champion

Specific accomplishments in pro competition? LFA Strawweight Champion

Favorite grappling technique: Armbar

Favorite Striking technique: Kicks

Tell us about your life outside of fighting: I don’t have a dating life, no kids. I recently got 2 Bengal cats that I love and take out on hikes and adventures. I train them like dogs; they’re so smart and amazing.

What is one thing that you want MMA fans to know about you? Choose Happiness. Choose Love. Choose Calm. I really do love what I get to do as a fighter. More than that I’m proud of the person I’ve gotten to become from it all. If there’s anything to know about me, it’s that I want people to be full and whole.