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Vanessa Demopoulos: From Homelessness to UFC Fighter

9/27/2025

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Vanessa Demopoulos lost by unanimous decision to Jamey-Lyn Horth on June 14, 2025.
She has a pro MMA record of 11–8, with notable regional wins before joining the UFC.
The Cleveland, Ohio native faced homelessness and drug use before MMA, after exotic dancing.
Her net worth is estimated at $300,000–$600,000, shaped by purses and sponsorships.

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Vanessa Demopoulos lost by unanimous decision to Jamey-Lyn Horth on June 14, 2025.
She has a pro MMA record of 11–8, with notable regional wins before joining the UFC.
The Cleveland, Ohio native faced homelessness and drug use before MMA, after exotic dancing.
Her net worth is estimated at $300,000–$600,000, shaped by purses and sponsorships.