Jamey-Lyn Horth’s Range Kept Demopoulos Chasing Answers
Jamey-Lyn Horth defeated Vanessa Demopoulos by unanimous decision at UFC Atlanta on June 14, 2025. All three judges returned 30–27 scores after the Canadian flyweight used her reach, kicks and clinch reversals to control the opening contest at State Farm Arena.
A replacement opponent tried to close the distance
Demopoulos accepted the matchup after Tereza Bledá withdrew, moving up in weight for the assignment. She pressed forward early, trying to work inside Horth’s longer striking range.
Horth answered with kicks to the body and leg. When Demopoulos caught a kick and drove her toward the fence, Horth reversed position and landed punches as they separated.
Kicks and clinch defense sustained the advantage
Horth finished the opening round with further offense before the action reached the mat. Demopoulos showed damage around the eye between rounds and continued seeking a closer-range battle.
During the second, Horth again reversed against the fence and prevented Demopoulos from establishing the grappling exchanges she wanted. Front kicks helped maintain distance as the round progressed.
The final round completed a clear decision
Demopoulos pursued takedowns with greater urgency in the third. Horth emerged on top during a ground exchange, delivered strikes from guard and eventually allowed the contest to return to standing.
Horth completed the fifteen minutes with a unanimous verdict, earning her eighth professional victory and third UFC win. Demopoulos continued trying to change the fight’s direction, but could not consistently overcome the range and positional problems presented by her larger opponent.
Sources
- UFC: confirmed Atlanta results and finish times
- Cageside Press: replacement booking, striking range, clinch reversals and final-round ground work
- MMA Junkie via Yahoo: post-fight result and Horth’s professional and UFC records
