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Women's Bantamweight Division

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Jacqueline Cavalcanti

Women's Bantamweight Division

8-1-0 (W-L-D)

7

Fight Win Streak

3

Wins by Knockout

2

First Round Finishes

Jacqueline Cavalcanti

athlete record

Info

Learn more about Jacqueline Cavalcanti's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Status
Active
Place of Birth
Brazil
Trains at
Team Cavalcanti
Fighting style
Striker
Age
27
Height
68.00
Weight
143.30
Octagon Debut
Sep. 2, 2023
Reach
70.00
Leg reach
41.00
  • Pro since 2018
     
  • Three wins by KO
     
  • On six-fight winning streak
     
  • Two first-round finishes
     
  • Defeated Nora Cornolle in 2021

UFC Fight Night (9/28/24) Cavalcanti won a three round split decision over Nora Cornolle

UFC on ESPN (8/24/24) Cavalcanti won a three round split decision over Josiane Nunes

UFC Fight Night (9/2/23) Cavalcanti won a three round unanimous decision over Zarah Fairn

When and why did you start training for fighting? I turned pro in 2018

Training: My first training session is in the morning. MMA training from 10am-12pm. Strength and conditioning training from 3:30-4:30pm. Night training is specific training. 

What ranks and titles have you held? #19 European western, #33 in the USA, LFA bantamweight champion, Striking Cage Championship bantamweight champion, Iberican champion, National Portugal champion

Do you have any heroes? My mom 

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It’s a big achievement for my career and one more step of the goals I have. 

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I studied Physical education

What was your job before you started fighting? Waitress, IKEA worker

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? I was only amateur in kickboxing. Undefeated and I recorded 10 victories

Favorite grappling technique: Kata-gatame

Favorite Striking technique: Flying knee