UFC

Vanessa “Lil Monster”Demopoulos

UFC11-9-0

Division
Women's Flyweight
Stance
Orthodox
Height
5' 2"
Weight
115 lbs.
Reach
59"
Nationality
Cleveland, United States
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Fighter metrics

Striking accuracy

43%

287 landed · 672 attempted

Takedown accuracy

14%

Recent fight form

Latest 5 verified results in our archive · 2024-05-18 to 2026-09-26

Wins

1 / 5

Losses

4 / 5

Historical results, not a prediction. See opponents and methods in fight history below.

Fight history

Vanessa Demopoulos Bio

Vanessa “Lil Monster” Demopoulos is an American mixed martial artist competing in the UFC women’s strawweight division. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, on September 22, 1988, she is listed by the UFC at 5 feet 2 inches tall. Demopoulos turned professional in 2017 and made her UFC debut on August 28, 2021, initially accepting a short-notice flyweight bout before establishing herself at strawweight. As of October 2, 2026, the UFC athlete profile lists her as active.

A jiu-jitsu-oriented fighter, Demopoulos is particularly associated with armbars and an attacking, forward-moving approach. Before reaching the UFC, she won the LFA women’s strawweight championship, and the UFC profile also credits her with a brown belt in jiu-jitsu and multiple grappling-tournament honors. Her most recent documented UFC appearance was September 26, 2026, when Yazmin Jauregui stopped her by first-round TKO at UFC Fight Night: Rosas Jr. vs Barcelos. Demopoulos has not competed for a UFC title.

Record
11-9-0
Division
Women's Flyweight
Stance
Orthodox
Height
5' 2"
Weight
115 lbs.
Reach
59"
Leg reach
34.00
Nationality
Cleveland, United States
Birth date
Sep 22, 1988 (age 38)
Age
38
Country
United States

Vanessa Demopoulos Questions & Answers

What UFC division does Vanessa Demopoulos compete in?

Vanessa Demopoulos competes in the UFC women’s strawweight division. The UFC lists her as an active athlete as of October 2, 2026.

How tall is Vanessa Demopoulos and when was she born?

Demopoulos is listed at 5 feet 2 inches tall and was born on September 22, 1988, in Cleveland, Ohio.

When did Vanessa Demopoulos make her UFC debut?

She made her Octagon debut on August 28, 2021, in a flyweight bout against JJ Aldrich. Her UFC profile identifies strawweight as her primary division.

What is Vanessa Demopoulos’ fighting style?

The UFC lists Demopoulos’ fighting style as jiu-jitsu. Her profile identifies the armbar as her favorite grappling technique, reflecting a submission-focused part of her game.

Has Vanessa Demopoulos won a title before the UFC?

Yes. Demopoulos was an LFA champion before joining the UFC, but she has not competed in a UFC title fight.

Did Vanessa Demopoulos attend college?

According to her UFC profile, Demopoulos attended college programs in massage therapy and international trades but did not complete a degree.

What was Vanessa Demopoulos’ most recent UFC result as of October 2, 2026?

Her latest documented UFC bout was on September 26, 2026, when Yazmin Jauregui defeated Demopoulos by first-round TKO at UFC Fight Night: Rosas Jr. vs Barcelos.