Jacqueline Cavalcanti vs Julia Avila — Fight recap

Jacqueline Cavalcanti defeated Julia Avila by unanimous decision over three rounds on February 15, 2025, with referee Chris Tognoni officiating. Cavalcanti controlled the striking volume throughout, landing 73 significant strikes at 36% accuracy compared to Avila's 54 significant strikes at 39% accuracy.

The Brazilian striker dominated the head with 54 strikes landed and maintained superior output across the fight, though she was unable to secure her lone takedown attempt. Avila managed one successful takedown and accumulated just 1:39 of control time, relying on leg strikes where she landed 28 of 34 attempts—her most effective weapon.

The decision reflected Cavalcanti's consistent volume and striking superiority, though Avila's leg kick accuracy kept the fight competitive. The unanimous verdict solidifies Cavalcanti's position in the bantamweight rankings.