Jaqueline Amorim vs Polyana Viana
UFC Kansas City
T-Mobile Center in Kansas City
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Jaqueline Amorim will face off against Polyana Viana at UFC Kansas City on Saturday, April 26, 2025. The odds have Amorim at -800 while Viana is priced at +550.
Jaqueline Amorim looks to add a win to her record of 9-1-0. The 29-year-old steps on the scale at 115 lbs and measures in at 5’3″. The orthodox fighter stretches 68″. Polyana “Dama de Ferro” Viana comes in at 5’5″ and weighs 115 lbs. The orthodox fighter has a career record of 13-7-0. The 32-year-old stretches 67″. With respect to significant strikes, Jaqueline Amorim lands 3.05 per min and Polyana Viana connects on 2.99 significant strikes per min. Amorim connects on 52% of the significant strikes she attempts while Viana is landing 40%. In terms of defending themselves, Amorim takes 1.72 significant strikes per minute while “Dama de Ferro” takes 2.65. Amorim also stops 63% of the significant strikes her opponents throw at her while Viana deflects 53% of the strikes thrown her way.
| UFC Kansas City | Jaqueline Amorim | Polyana Viana |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Odds | -800 | +550 |
| Record | 9-1-0 | 13-7-0 |
| Average Fight Time | 8:27 | 7:17 |
| Height | 5’3″ | 5’5″ |
| Weight | 115 lbs | 115 lbs |
| Reach | 68″ | 67″ |
| Strikes Landed Per Minute | 3.05 | 2.99 |
| Striking Accuracy | 52% | 40% |
In the grappling category, Jaqueline Amorim is the more apt wrestler as she takes her opponents to the canvas 1.78 times per 15 minutes. Amorim is finishing her takedown attempts on 28% of her tries and is defending 15% of the takedowns her opponents try. Viana is getting her opponent to the mat on 33% of her takedown tries and is stopping 38% of the attempts against her. Regarding subbing opponents, Amorim is the more capable fighter by trying 5.3 finishes per 15 minutes while Viana goes for 1.9 finishes per 15 min.
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The last time she fought, Jaqueline Amorim faced Vanessa Demopoulos and ended up getting the win by way of an armbar in round 1. Demopoulos ended up landing 3 of 7 total strikes attempted in that fight. Amorim ended the night having landed 12 of 16 total strikes. In terms of significant strikes, Demopoulos landed 2 of 6, which gave her a rate of 33%. She ended up landing 0 of 3 significant strikes to the head. On the other side, Amorim landed 66% of the significant strikes she threw by landing 2 of 3. Of those significant strikes, she was 1 of 1 pointed at the head. 100% of the significant strikes connected on by Demopoulos and 50% of them landed by Amorim were thrown at distance.
In the last bout for Polyana Viana, she went up against Gillian Robertson and was on the losing end of this fight by a punch to the head in round 2. Robertson ended up landing 21% of the significant strikes she took from distance while Viana ended up connecting on 75% of the significant strikes she attempted at distance. Viana connected on 29% of the significant strikes she attempted by landing 12 of 41. She ended up connecting on 10 of 37 significant strikes aimed at the head. Robertson ended up landing 23 of 39 significant strikes in that battle. Of all the significant strikes, she connected on 20 of 35 to the head. In terms of total strikes that she threw in that fight, Robertson ended up connecting on 49 of 91 and Viana landed 33 of 66 total strikes.
Other bouts on the card to keep an eye on
Another bout that you’re not going to want to miss is when Chelsea Chandler battles Joselyne Edwards. Chandler holds a mark of 6-3-0. The 34-year-old steps on the scale at 135 lbs and measures 5’8″. The southpaw fighter stretches 68″. Edwards measures in at 5’8″ and steps on the scale at 135 lbs. The orthodox fighter steps into the cage holding a mark of 14-6-0. The 29-year-old reaches 70″. When it comes to grappling, Chelsea Chandler takes her opponents to the mat 0.91 times per 3 rounds while Joselyne Edwards takes her opponents to the mat 1.23 times per 15 min. In terms of striking, Chandler lands an average of 3.53 strikes per min and connecting on 45% of her attempted strikes. On the other side of the cage we have Joselyne Edwards, who is landing 52% of the strikes she has thrown and connects on 4.48 per min.
Another bout to watch is when Carlos Prates is set to fight Ian Machado Garry. Machado Garry comes into this fight with a record of 15-1-0. The 27-year-old is fighting at 170 lbs and stands in at 6’3″. The orthodox fighter has a wingspan of 74″. Prates measures in at 6’1″ and weighs in at 170 lbs. The switch fighter comes into this fight holding a mark of 21-6-0. The 31-year-old reaches 78″. When it comes to takedowns, Ian Machado Garry stops 73% of his opponents’ takedown attempts and is taking his opponents to the mat on 54% of his tries. Prates is taking his opponents to the mat on 85% of his attempts and curbs 91% of the takedowns his opponents attempt. In the category of striking, Machado Garry takes 2.82 strikes per minute and he is dealing 4.72 strikes per minute. Prates, moreover, is taking 4.60 strikes per min and is dealing 4.39 per min.
Who will win tonight’s UFC match against the spread?
Guy Bruhn’s Pick: Take Jaqueline Amorim (-800)
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