UFC on ESPN 69: Jamey-Lyn Horth vs Vanessa Demopoulos

At UFC on ESPN 69 on June 14, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia, the women’s flyweight bout between Jamey-Lyn Horth and Vanessa Demopoulos delivered an intense and technical fight. Originally, Horth was set to face Tereza Bledá, who had to withdraw due to a staph infection, leading Demopoulos to step in on short notice.

From the opening round, Demopoulos demonstrated strong grappling skills, securing takedowns and maintaining control on the mat. Horth used her reach and striking abilities to keep the fight standing, landing several clean shots and showing good movement. Despite Horth’s efforts to dictate the pace on the feet, Demopoulos consistently threatened with her ground game, successfully neutralizing many of Horth’s attacks.

Throughout the three rounds, Demopoulos’s wrestling and positional dominance stood out as she controlled much of the action on the ground, applying pressure and limiting Horth’s offensive opportunities. Horth showed resilience, attempting to escape and land counters, but Demopoulos’s grappling superiority ultimately made the difference.

The judges awarded Demopoulos a unanimous decision victory, improving her record to 11 wins and 8 losses, while Horth’s record moved to 7 wins and 3 losses. The bout showcased Demopoulos’s adaptability and grappling prowess, especially impressive given the short notice she had to prepare. Horth demonstrated solid striking and toughness, indicating she remains a tough competitor in the flyweight division.