Jaqueline Amorim vs Sam Hughes — Fight recap

Sam Hughes defeated Jaqueline Amorim by unanimous decision over three rounds on April 8, 2023, outstriking her opponent across all fifteen minutes. Hughes landed 46 significant strikes at a 44% clip compared to Amorim's 12 of 52 (23%), while controlling the cage for 7:02 versus 3:42.

Amorim attempted three submission holds and landed two takedowns from ten attempts (20%), but Hughes countered with perfect takedown defense, converting her lone attempt. The striking disparity proved decisive, with Hughes connecting on 45 head strikes to Amorim's 12.

Hughes controlled the tempo throughout, dictating range and pace with superior output while Amorim struggled to find consistent offense despite her grappling efforts. The unanimous decision victory kept Hughes' momentum building in the women's bantamweight division.