Vanessa “Lil Monster” Demopoulos will face Talita “Problem Child” Alencar at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, as part of the undercard for UFC on ESPN 65, headlined by Emmett vs. Murphy.
Demopoulos, a professional fighter since September 2023, has a record of 11 wins, including one knockout. She returns after a submission loss to Jaqueline Amorim. Alencar, with five wins and no knockouts since April 2024, is looking to bounce back from a decision loss to Stephanie Luciano.
Fight Start Time
The main card, including the Demopoulos vs. Alencar fight, is scheduled to begin at 6:00 PM Eastern Time on ESPN+. Check the table below for start in your region.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start | Demopoulos vs Alencar Ring Walks (Approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, April 5, 2025 | 06:00 PM | 06:00 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, April 5, 2025 | 03:00 PM | 03:00 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, April 5, 2025 | 10:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, April 6, 2025 | 09:00 AM | 09:00 AM |
The UFC on ESPN 65 event is on April 5, 2025, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, starting at 06:00 PM EST. The main event is Josh Emmett against Lerone Murphy. Demopoulos and Alencar will fight in a strawweight undercard bout.
All fights are scheduled for three rounds. Note that the start may shift slightly depending on the duration of earlier fights. Check local listings for precise start in your area.
Fighter Information
Vanessa Demopoulos and Talita Alencar will compete in a Strawweight fight, without any titles at stake.
Vanessa Demopoulos
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 157 cm
- Weight: 52.2 kg
- Total Fights: 17
- Record: 11-6-0
Vanessa Demopoulos, “Lil Monster,” has an MMA record of 11 wins and 6 losses. Her last fight was a submission loss to Jaqueline Amorim (9-1). This highlights the need for Demopoulos to improve her submission defense against skilled grapplers like Alencar.
Talita Alencar
- Nationality: Brazil
- Height: 152 cm
- Weight: 52.2 kg
- Total Fights: 7
- Record: 5-1-1
Talita Alencar, “Problem Child,” has a record of 5 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw. She recently lost by decision to Stephanie Luciano, suggesting potential weakness against strikers. Against Demopoulos, Alencar`s grappling will be key.
Betting Odds
- Underdog: Vanessa Demopoulos : 2.0 (-105)
- Favorite: Talita Alencar : 1.9 (-110)
| Victory Method | Vanessa Demopoulos | Talita Alencar |
|---|---|---|
| KO/TKO or Disqualification | 11.5 (+1050) | 24.0 (+2300) |
| Decision or Technical Decision | 2.4 (+140) | 2.4 (+143) |
How to Watch
The Demopoulos vs. Alencar fight will be broadcast on ESPN+.
| Region | Live-streaming |
|---|---|
| USA | ESPN+ |
If streaming services are unavailable in your region, consider using a VPN to bypass restrictions by changing your IP address to a different country.
If you are in the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, India, UAE, Mexico, Spain, or other countries without a working provider, using a VPN is a recommended solution to watch the Demopoulos vs. Alencar fight.
Fight Card
- Josh Emmet vs Lerone Murphy
- Pat Sabatini vs Joanderson Brito
- Cortavious Romious vs Chang Ho Lee
- Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Martin Buday
- Brad Tavares vs Gerald Meerschaert
- Torrez Finney vs Robert Valentin
- Ode Osbourne vs Luis Gurule
- Davey Grant vs Daniel Santos
- Rhys McKee vs Daniel Frunza
- Diana Belbita vs Dione Barbosa
- Konklak Suphisara vs Istela Nunes
- Victor Henry vs Pedro Falcao
- Vanessa Demopoulos vs Talita Alencar
