Jacqueline Cavalcanti "The Nightmare"

Jacqueline Cavalcanti, known as "The Nightmare", is a mixed martial artist from Portugal competing in the UFC Women's Bantamweight division. Jacqueline Cavalcanti holds a professional record of 10-2-0, including 5-1-0 inside the UFC. Of those UFC wins, 0 came by knockout or TKO, 0 by submission and 5 by decision. Jacqueline Cavalcanti stands 5'8", has a 70-inch reach, fights out of a orthodox stance, and is 29 years old. Jacqueline Cavalcanti is currently on a 1-fight losing streak and is listed as Active.

Jacqueline Cavalcanti profile

DivisionWomen's Bantamweight
Professional record10-2-0
UFC record5-1-0
Division rank#9
StatusActive
CountryPortugal
Age29
Date of birth1997-08-29
Height5'8"
Reach70"
Leg reach41"
StanceOrthodox
Last weigh-in135.5 lbs
Current streakL1
Total octagon time1h 30m

Striking statistics

Significant strikes landed per minute5.3
Significant strikes absorbed per minute2.98
Striking accuracy47%
Striking defense69%
Knockdowns per 15 minutes0
Strikes to the head49%
Strikes to the body19%
Strikes to the legs32%

Grappling statistics

Takedowns per 15 minutes0
Takedown defense86%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes0
Average control time per fight (seconds)11

UFC finish breakdown

UFC wins by KO/TKO0
UFC wins by submission0
UFC wins by decision5

Jacqueline Cavalcanti UFC fight history

DateEventOpponentResultMethod
2026-05-16UFC Fight NightKetlen VieiralossDecision · Unanimous
2025-11-08UFC Fight NightMayra Bueno SilvawinDecision · Unanimous
2025-02-15UFC Fight NightJulia AvilawinDecision · Unanimous
2024-09-28UFC Fight NightNora CornollewinDecision · Split
2024-08-24UFC Fight NightJosiane NuneswinDecision · Split
2023-09-02UFC Fight NightZarah FairnwinDecision · Unanimous

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Jacqueline Cavalcanti competes in the UFC Women's Bantamweight division.

Sources and methodology

Career records and bout history are compiled from public event records. UFC performance metrics use published bout statistics; percentiles and derived metrics are calculated by Verdikt AI. Data can change after official corrections.

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