Prediction: Vanessa Demopoulos via Decision
Demopoulos isn’t a clean striker by any means—she’s wild, leaves herself open, and gets countered constantly. But what separates her from a lot of fighters with those same flaws is her relentless pressure. She doesn’t hesitate to throw, and while she eats a lot of shots, she’s never discouraged. This style has worked in her favor even against opponents with better striking and wrestling, simply because she forces them to fight at a pace they’re not comfortable with. Whether it’s on the feet or the ground, she thrives in messy exchanges, always looking for a finish.
Alencar, on the other hand, is much more methodical. She takes her time on the feet, looking to control the fight rather than engaging in wild exchanges. While she does have a solid grappling base, she’s not nearly as aggressive as Demopoulos in terms of attacking submissions or pushing the pace. That’s the key factor here—Alencar’s style is built around maintaining control, but Demopoulos doesn’t give opponents the chance to slow things down. She’ll keep throwing, force scrambles, and look for any opening to capitalize on Alencar’s hesitancy.
The biggest concern for Demopoulos is the counters. Alencar will have opportunities to land clean shots because Demopoulos is so open defensively, but the real question is whether she can keep Demopoulos off of her for three rounds. That’s where things favor Demopoulos—she’s shown time and time again that she can walk through damage, create chaos, and find ways to win fights purely through aggression and activity. Against an opponent like Alencar, who prefers to set up her offense rather than matching a high-paced brawl, that approach is going to be the difference.