Emily Ducote vs Vanessa Demopoulos — Fight recap

Vanessa Demopoulos defeated Emily Ducote via split decision after three rounds on May 18, 2024, in a striking-heavy matchup where volume and accuracy diverged sharply. Ducote landed 143 significant strikes at 66% accuracy, including 86 head strikes and 35 leg strikes, while controlling the cage for 46 seconds.

Demopoulos countered with 109 significant strikes at just 37% accuracy across 293 total attempts, failing on all three takedown attempts and generating no control time. Despite being out-struck in both volume and precision, Demopoulos secured the split decision victory, suggesting the judges valued her forward pressure and aggression despite the statistical disadvantage.

The result underscores how striking efficiency doesn't always translate to scorecard success in competitive decisions, leaving Ducote searching for her next opportunity in the strawweight division.