On Saturday 26 September 2026, Vanessa Demopoulos takes on Yazmin Jauregui in the UFC. Our model likes 2 bets here. The one it likes most is Yazmin Jauregui -7.5 on the Line, priced at -145 when we wrote this. Here is the thinking behind each pick, in plain English.
Yazmin Jauregui -7.5 on the Line (-145)
Odds correct at time of publishing.
For Yazmin Jauregui to cover the point spread of -7.5 against Vanessa Demopoulos, she needs to win decisively. Yazmin has shown strong skills, especially in striking, and her recent performances suggest she can outpace Vanessa. The fight could swing either way, but our numbers give Yazmin a good chance to dominate. Vanessa is tough, but she faces challenges, especially with a slight reach disadvantage. The fight could be closer than expected, but the ratings lean in Yazmin's favor. If she can keep the pressure on and limit Vanessa's offense, she should be able to win by a comfortable margin. It was priced at -145 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $16.90 if it lands. The number next to the team is the handicap, and that team's score is adjusted by it before the bet is settled. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Our model likes this one a lot. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
Vanessa Demopoulos to Win (+706)
Odds correct at time of publishing.
For Vanessa Demopoulos to win her fight against Yazmin Jauregui, she needs to stay on her feet and not get taken to the ground too much. Demopoulos has a chance because she's a tough fighter who can handle pressure, and she's trained hard for this matchup. While she might be facing a younger opponent, her experience in the cage could play to her advantage. One concern is that Jauregui has a slight reach advantage, which could make it tricky for Demopoulos to land clean shots. Still, with odds like these, it's worth a shot to back Vanessa. She's an underdog, but sometimes those fighters can pull off surprising wins when you least expect it. It was priced at +706 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $80.60 if it lands. This is a long shot at the price, so keep the stake small. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
The tale of the tape:
- Vanessa Demopoulos: last five L-L-L-W-W, dropped the last 3, 0% of career wins came by knockout, 469 days since the last fight
- Yazmin Jauregui: last five L-W-L-W-W, lost the last fight, 8% of career wins came by knockout, 742 days since the last fight
That is how our model reads Vanessa Demopoulos v Yazmin Jauregui. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back anything. And if a game does not feel right to you, the strongest move is to skip it -- there is another one tomorrow.
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