Jacqueline
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www.sherdog.comI don’t have access to live news sources in this moment, but here’s a concise update based on the most recent widely reported information up to 2025–2026.
- Jacqueline Cavalcanti is a Portuguese professional mixed martial artist competing in the UFC’s bantamweight division. She has been active on the UFC roster since 2023 and climbed into the Top 15 with multiple post-fight performances [cite ][cite ].
- Her notable recent activity includes wins over Julia Avila (Sept 2023), Josiane Nunes (Aug 2024), and Nora Cornolle (Sept 2024) to solidify her place in the division [cite ][cite ]. There were reports of a scheduled bout with Germaine de Randamie in early 2025, which was scrapped due to de Randamie’s retirement [cite ].
- As of 2026, she was positioned for a matchup with Ketlen Vieira at UFC Fight Night 276 slated for May 16, 2026, indicating continued activity and progression within the bantamweight ranks [cite ].
If you’d like, I can search for the very latest results from UFC Fight Night 276 or provide a brief profile with her fight history, rankings trajectory, and upcoming bouts.