MMA UFC Macau Match Preview: Jaqueline Amorim (9-2-0) vs. Loma Lookboonmee (10-3-0)

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Location: Cotai Arena, Macau, China

Broadcast: ESPN+ / UFC Fight Pass

Bout: Women’s Strawweight (115 lbs)

VENUE — COTAI ARENA (MACAU)

A favorite UFC destination in Asia, the Cotai Arena is known for:

  • Fast canvas that favors movement and scrambles
  • Humidity‑heavy indoor environment that can tax cardio
  • Strong crowd support for Asian fighters
  • Large 30‑foot Octagon, giving strikers more space

Capacity: 15,000 Atmosphere: Loud, energetic, and heavily pro‑Thai/Chinese fighters.

START TIME (LOCAL & US)

  • Main Card: 7:00 PM CST (Macau)
  • Prelims: 4:00 PM CST
  • US Pacific Time (Your Time):
    • Prelims: 1:00 AM PDT
    • Main Card: 4:00 AM PDT

INJURY REPORT

Jaqueline Amorim

  • No injuries reported
  • Full camp completed at ATT Coconut Creek
  • Weight cut expected to be smooth

Loma Lookboonmee

  • Minor elbow inflammation in early April — fully resolved
  • No current limitations
  • Completed full Muay Thai + wrestling camp in Thailand

Both fighters enter the bout healthy and cleared.

FIGHTER PROFILES & MATCHUP BREAKDOWN

Jaqueline Amorim

Record: 9–2 Style: BJJ specialist with improving striking Height/Reach: 5’3” / 61” Stance: Orthodox

Strengths

  • Elite submission grappling
  • Strong back‑takes and transitions
  • Explosive first‑round finisher
  • Good top pressure

Weaknesses

  • Cardio fades after Round 1
  • Striking defense still developing
  • Can be controlled in clinch by strong Muay Thai fighters

Loma Lookboonmee

Record: 10–3 Style: Muay Thai / Clinch specialist Height/Reach: 5’1” / 61” Stance: Orthodox

Strengths

  • Best clinch game in the division
  • Elite balance and takedown defense
  • Fast, accurate kicks
  • Excellent cardio and pace

Weaknesses

  • Limited finishing power
  • Can be out‑grappled by elite BJJ
  • Sometimes too patient early

RECENT FORM

Jaqueline Amorim — Last 5

  • Win — Submission (R1)
  • Loss — Decision
  • Win — TKO (R1)
  • Win — Submission (R1)
  • Loss — Decision

Amorim is 3–2 in her last five, with all three wins coming inside the first round. She remains one of the division’s most dangerous early finishers.

Loma Lookboonmee — Last 5

  • Win — Decision
  • Win — Decision
  • Loss — Submission
  • Win — Decision
  • Win — Decision

Lookboonmee is 4–1 in her last five, with her only loss coming to a top‑10 grappler. She has shown major improvements in wrestling and defensive grappling.

FIGHT HISTORY & STYLISTIC NOTES

  • First meeting between the two
  • Classic grappler vs. Muay Thai technician matchup
  • Amorim’s best path: early takedown → back take → submission
  • Loma’s best path: clinch control, body kicks, and wearing Amorim down
  • If the fight goes past Round 1, the advantage swings heavily toward Lookboonmee

This matchup is all about pace vs. precision and early danger vs. long‑term control.

BETTING TRENDS

Jaqueline Amorim Trends

  • 7 of 9 wins by submission
  • 6 first‑round finishes
  • 4–1 when scoring a takedown in Round 1
  • 0–2 in fights that reach Round 3

Loma Lookboonmee Trends

  • 7 of last 8 fights went to decision
  • 4–0 when landing 50+ significant strikes
  • 3–0 fighting in Asia
  • 5–1 when winning the clinch control time

Matchup Trends

  • Amorim is extremely dangerous early
  • Lookboonmee thrives in long, grinding fights
  • Octagon size favors Loma’s movement and clinch entries

FIGHT ODDS

Jaqueline Amorim           – 130

Loma Lookboonmee      + 110

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, May 29, 2026

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