UFC Kansas City Witnesses Brutal Choke By Jaqueline Amorim

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Vivek Devane | Last updated Apr 26, 2025 7:15 PM ET

Brazilian rising star Jaqueline Amorim made a major statement earlier today at the UFC event in Kansas City, delivering a swift and brutal finish against fellow countrywoman Polyana Viana. The strawweight clash ended in the second round when Amorim expertly locked in a rear-naked choke, forcing Viana to tap out.

The bout began with both fighters exchanging cautious strikes, but it quickly became clear that Amorim was hunting for the takedown. Using her elite grappling pedigree, she managed to bring Viana to the mat midway through the second round.

Once the fight hit the ground, Amorim wasted no time. She swiftly transitioned to Viana’s back, securing her hooks and tightening a textbook rear-naked choke that left Viana no option but to submit.

That's 4 straight finishes for @JacqueAmorimBJJ

She continues to show she's a force to be reckoned with in the strawweight division! #UFCKansasCity pic.twitter.com/jViYWnzM4W
— UFC (@ufc) April 26, 2025

The finish was not only impressive for its technical precision but also for its speed and ruthlessness, showcasing why Amorim is considered one of the most dangerous grapplers in the division.

With this victory, Amorim improves her UFC record and continues to build momentum as she climbs the highly competitive strawweight ranks.

Jaqueline Amorim gets the submission win over Polyana Viana at #UFCKansasCity pic.twitter.com/VmbIcBl58t
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) April 26, 2025

After the win, Amorim expressed her gratitude to her team and fans, hinting that she is ready for bigger challenges ahead.

"This is just the beginning," she said in her post-fight interview. "I’m here to show that Brazilian jiu-jitsu is alive and well in the UFC."

The dominant performance against a seasoned opponent like Viana is sure to earn Amorim even more attention as a serious contender to watch in the months to come.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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