The strawweight bout between Polyana Viana and Jaqueline Amorim is set to take place on Saturday, April 26, 2025, as part of UFC on ESPN 66 at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri. This matchup features two Brazilian fighters with impressive finishing abilities, making it a compelling contest in the women’s strawweight division.
Fighter Profiles:
Polyana Viana:
- Record: 13-7
- Height: 5’5″
- Reach: 67 inches
- Style: Aggressive striker with a strong submission game.
Viana, nicknamed “Dama de Ferro” (Iron Lady), has secured all 13 of her wins via stoppage, with five knockouts and eight submissions. However, she has struggled recently, losing her last two fights by stoppage. Viana’s aggressive style often leads to exciting fights, but her tendency to hunt for finishes can leave her vulnerable against elite grapplers. After a 16-month hiatus following her TKO loss to Gillian Robertson, Viana is looking to reset and regain momentum.
Jaqueline Amorim:
- Record: 9-1
- Height: 5’3″
- Reach: 64 inches
- Style: Elite grappler with relentless submission hunting.
Amorim, a rising prospect in the strawweight division, has finished all nine of her wins, including seven submissions and two knockouts. Her aggressive Brazilian jiu-jitsu style has overwhelmed opponents, with many of her victories coming in the first round. Amorim is riding a three-fight win streak, including a submission victory over Vanessa Demopoulos. Her ability to control opponents on the ground makes her a stylistic nightmare for fighters with weaker takedown defense.
Matchup Analysis:
Striking:
Viana’s striking power gives her an edge in stand-up exchanges, but Amorim’s ability to close the distance and initiate grappling exchanges could neutralize Viana’s striking. Viana’s defensive striking will be tested against Amorim’s pressure.
Grappling:
Amorim’s grappling is her strongest weapon, and she will likely look to take the fight to the ground early. Viana’s submission skills make her dangerous on the mat, but Amorim’s positional control and technical superiority give her the advantage in grappling exchanges.
Cardio:
Both fighters have shown the ability to maintain a high pace, but Amorim’s recent performances suggest she has improved her endurance, which could be crucial in later rounds.
FIGHT ODDS
Polyana Viana + 575
Jaqueline Amorim – 850
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, April 25, 2025
