Jacqueline Cavalcanti vs Josiane Nunes — Fight recap

Jacqueline Cavalcanti earned a split decision victory over Josiane Nunes on August 24, 2024, in a three-round striking battle that showcased superior volume and accuracy from the winner. Cavalcanti landed 91 significant strikes at 53% accuracy compared to Nunes's 52 significant strikes at 33%, a decisive edge in both quantity and efficiency.

The Brazilian's leg kick game proved particularly effective, connecting on 31 of 33 attempts while also landing 49 head strikes out of 119 thrown. Neither fighter attempted takedowns or submission moves, keeping the contest entirely on the feet where Cavalcanti's precision striking proved the differentiator.

With minimal control time recorded for either competitor, the bout hinged on striking output and accuracy—areas where Cavalcanti's superior fundamentals secured the nod from one judge despite the split verdict. This victory positions Cavalcanti as a credible contender in the women's flyweight or bantamweight division.