Jaqueline Amorim denies unlawful glove seize in submission of Vanessa Demopoulos

Jaqueline Amorim denies illegal glove grab in submission of Vanessa Demopoulos

LAS VEGAS – [autotag]Jaqueline Amorim[/autotag] beat Vanessa Demopoulos with a first-round submission Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC Battle Evening 242 on the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

Have a look contained in the struggle with Amorim, who dismissed post-fight controversy over whether or not or not she grabbed Demopoulos’ glove to assist safe an armbar.

Jaqueline Amorim def. Vanessa Demopoulos

Outcome: Jaqueline Amorim def. Vanessa Demopoulos by way of submission (armbar) – Spherical 1, 3:28

Up to date information: Amorim (9-1 MMA, 3-1 UFC), Demopoulos (11-6 MMA, 5-3 UFC)

Key stats: Amorim has seven of her 9 wins by submission.

Amorim on the struggle’s key second

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 07: (R-L) Jaqueline Amorim of Brazil secures an arm bar submission against Vanessa Demopoulos in a strawweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on September 07, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) — LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – SEPTEMBER 07: (R-L) Jaqueline Amorim of Brazil secures an arm bar submission in opposition to Vanessa Demopoulos in a strawweight struggle through the UFC Battle Evening occasion at UFC APEX on September 07, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Picture by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC by way of Getty Pictures)

“I used to be capable of do my recreation plan to take the struggle to the bottom and search for the end. I used to be stunned she was powerful on some transitions, however I knew as soon as I locked her in some submission, I am going to be capable of end the struggle.”

Amorim on the alleged glove seize

“She was saying that I used to be holding the gloves or one thing and she or he was in the midst of the transition, however I wasn’t. They are saying hold going – do not cease. There is no holding, and I stored going to strive the submission. We did not trade any phrases. I knew she was having her second (to protest), and that is superb.

“I used to be holding over the the gloves, collectively. My nook stated they checked out (the replay), and I wasn’t. I heard the fee was looking they usually stated it was superb and nothing was holding. So for me, it is superb. I’ve a transparent conscience. I did the best factor.”

Amorim on what she desires subsequent

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 07: (L-R) Jaqueline Amorim of Brazil battles Vanessa Demopoulos in a strawweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on September 07, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) — LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – SEPTEMBER 07: (L-R) Jaqueline Amorim of Brazil battles Vanessa Demopoulos in a strawweight struggle through the UFC Battle Evening occasion at UFC APEX on September 07, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Picture by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC by way of Getty Pictures)

“I heard that (a present is coming to) Tampa. I am from South Florida. I will probably be prepared. It is in regards to the location. … No matter they put in entrance of me, I will be prepared.”

To listen to extra from Amorim, take a look at the video of the complete post-fight interview above.

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