Jacqueline Cavalcanti

Jacqueline dos Santos Cavalcanti (born August 29, 1997) is a Portuguese professional mixed martial artist who competes in the women's Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As of June 20, 2026, she is #7 in the Meta UFC women's bantamweight rankings.

Mixed martial arts career Early career Cavalcanti made her professional MMA debut on June 2, 2018, facing Jackelin Casariego at Fight Company 5. She won that bout by TKO in the first round.

Cavalcanti faced Nora Cornolle on July 10, 2021, at FFAC - FFA Challenge 2. She won the bout by unanimous decision.

Cavalcanti faced Martina Jindrová on March 4, 2022, at PFL Challenger Series 3. She lost the bout by split decision.

In her last bout prior to being signed by the UFC, Cavalcanti fought Melissa Croden for the vacant LFA Women's Bantamweight Championship at LFA 157. She won the bout by unanimous decision to win the title.

Ultimate Fighting Championship Cavalcanti faced Zarah Fairn on September 2, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 226, replacing Haily Cowan on the card. She won the fight via unanimous decision.

Cavalcanti faced Josiane Nunes on August 24, 2024 at UFC on ESPN 62. She won the fight by split decision.

Cavalcanti faced Nora Cornolle in a rematch on September 28, 2024 at UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Saint Denis, replacing Germaine de Randamie on the card. She won the bout by split decision.

Cavalcanti was scheduled to face Germaine de Randamie on January 11, 2025 at UFC Fight Night 249. However, de Randamie announced her retirement and the bout was scrapped.

Cavalcanti faced Julia Avila on February 15, 2025 at UFC Fight Night 251. She won the fight by unanimous decision.

Cavalcanti faced Mayra Bueno Silva on November 8, 2025, at UFC Fight Night 264. She won the fight by unanimous decision.

Cavalcanti faced Ketlen Vieira on May 16, 2026 at UFC Fight Night 276. She lost the fight by unanimous decision, marking the first defeat of her UFC career.

Championships and accomplishments Legacy Fighting Alliance LFA Women's Bantamweight Championship (One time) Strikers Cage Championship SCC Women's Bantamweight Championship (One time)

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Ketlen Vieira Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Costa

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Mayra Bueno Silva Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs. Brown

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Julia Avila Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Rodrigues

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Nora Cornolle Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Saint Denis

Paris, France Win

Josiane Nunes Decision (split) UFC on ESPN: Cannonier vs. Borralho

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Zarah Fairn Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Spivac

Paris, France Win

Melissa Croden Decision (unanimous) LFA 157

Prior Lake, Minnesota, United States Win

Nadja Milijancevic TKO (elbows) Strikers Cage Championship 12

Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain Win

Yulia Kutsenko KO (knees and punches) UAE Warriors 30

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Loss

Martina Jindrová Decision (split) PFL Challenger Series 3

Orlando, Florida, United States Win

Nora Cornolle Decision (unanimous) FFA Challenge 2

Paris, France Win

Jackelin Casariego TKO (strikes) Fight Company 5

Quarteira, Portugal