Jacqueline Cavalcanti
Age: 26
Record: 6-1
Recent Fights:
- Win against Zarah Fairn (Decision, Unanimous)
- Win against Melissa Croden (Decision, Unanimous)
- Win against Nadja Milijancevic (TKO, Elbows)
- Win against Yulia Kutsenko (KO, Knee and Punches)
- Loss to Martina Jindrova (Decision, Split)
Josiane Nunes
Age: 30
Record: 10-2
Recent Fights:
- Loss to Chelsea Chandler (Decision, Unanimous)
- Win against Zarah Fairn (Decision, Unanimous)
- Win against Ramona Pascual (Decision, Unanimous)
- Win against Bea Malecki (KO, Punch)
- Win against Quesia Zbonik (TKO, Punches)
Fight Analysis
Jacqueline Cavalcanti is a well-rounded bantamweight fighter with a balanced approach, capable of winning fights both by striking and by decision. Standing at 5'9", Cavalcanti has a significant height and reach advantage over Nunes, which she utilizes effectively in her striking. Her striking is powerful, as evidenced by her three TKO/KO wins, and she has shown an ability to go the distance, which is important in high-level competition. Cavalcanti's recent wins against strong competition indicate she is improving and well-prepared for tougher challenges.
Josiane Nunes is a powerful striker known for her knockout power, having secured 70% of her wins by KO/TKO. Despite her shorter stature at 5'3", Nunes compensates with her aggressive fighting style and powerful punches. She is relentless in her approach, often looking to close the distance and land heavy strikes. Nunes' aggression and knockout power make her a dangerous opponent for anyone, but her recent loss by decision to Chelsea Chandler showed that she can be outpointed by fighters who maintain distance and use superior reach.
Prediction
This matchup presents a classic striker versus striker battle, with Jacqueline Cavalcanti likely to use her reach and technical striking to keep Nunes at bay, while Josiane Nunes will aim to close the distance and land her powerful punches. Cavalcanti's height and reach advantage, combined with her ability to manage distance and strike effectively, will be key factors in this fight. If she can maintain range and avoid getting into close exchanges where Nunes can land her power shots, she has a good chance of winning the fight.
Jacqueline Cavalcanti wins via Decision. Cavalcanti's reach and technical striking will likely allow her to outpoint Nunes over the course of three rounds. While Nunes has the power to end the fight at any moment, Cavalcanti's ability to manage distance and utilize her reach should enable her to control the pace and pick up a unanimous decision victory.
