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
