Jaqueline Amorim doesn’t think the pandemic caused her switch to MMA, but it certainly sped up the process.
From a young age, Amorim was fixated on grappling. Inspired by watching tapes of Royce Gracie and PRIDE with her father, Amorim began on a combat sports path at a young age. By 22, Amorim won IBJJF, UAEJJF and CBJJ championships.
It always was part of her plan to pivot to MMA at some point. But when the well of jiu-jitsu events ran dry due to COVID-19 postponements and cancellations, Amorim expedited her timeline.
