MMA Match Preview: Mayra Bueno Silva (10-5-1, 1 NC) vs. Jacqueline Cavalcanti (9-1-0)

Venue & Event Details

Event: UFC Vegas 111 – Bonfim vs. Brown

Location: UFC Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Start Time: Preliminary card begins 4:00 PM ET (1:00 PM PT); Silva vs. Cavalcanti expected on prelims

Injury Report

Mayra Bueno Silva: No reported injuries; enters camp healthy after her August 2025 loss.

Jacqueline Cavalcanti: Cleared for full training; no significant camp issues.

Fighter Matchups

Mayra Bueno Silva (Brazil, 34 years old)

Record: 10-5-1 (1 NC)

Height/Reach: 5’6”, 66” reach

Style: Grappler/submission specialist (7 career submission wins)

Strikes Landed: 3.83 per min, 58% accuracy

Strikes Absorbed: 4.85 per min, 51% defense

Takedowns: 0.57 per 15 min, 29% accuracy, 63% defense

Submissions: 1.5 attempts per 15 min

Jacqueline Cavalcanti (Portugal, 28 years old)

Record: 9-1-0

Height/Reach: 5’8”, 70” reach

Style: Striker with strong defensive metrics

Strikes Landed: 5.73 per min, 46% accuracy

Strikes Absorbed: 3.32 per min, 70% defense

Takedowns: 0.3 per 15 min, 15% accuracy, 84% defense

Submissions: 0.4 attempts per 15 min

Recent Form

Silva: On a three-fight losing streak, most recently dropped a unanimous decision to Jasmine Jasudavicius (Aug 2025). Previous losses include Raquel Pennington (title fight) and Macy Chiasson.

Cavalcanti: Riding a four-fight win streak, including a unanimous decision over Julia Avila in her last outing. Has yet to be finished in her career.

Fight History & Context

Silva is a former title challenger, known for her armbar finish of Holly Holm in 2023. However, she has struggled against top-10 competition.

Cavalcanti is a rising prospect, undefeated in the UFC (4-0), with a style built on volume striking and defensive awareness.

Betting Trends

Silva has lost 3 straight, all by decision, failing to cover as an underdog.

Cavalcanti has covered in 4 of her last 5 fights, with 3 unanimous decision wins.

Silva’s last 5 fights: 4 went to decision.

Cavalcanti’s last 3 fights: all went to decision.

Bottom Line: This is a striker vs. grappler matchup. Silva’s path to victory is a submission, but Cavalcanti’s reach, striking volume, and elite takedown defense make her the rightful favorite. Expect Cavalcanti to control range, pile up points, and extend her unbeaten UFC run with a decision win.

FIGHT ODDS

Mayra Bueno Silva                          + 205

Jacqueline Cavalcanti                    – 250

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, November 7, 2025