Jacqueline Cavalcanti vs Zarah Fairn — Fight recap

Jacqueline Cavalcanti defeated Zarah Fairn by unanimous decision after three rounds on September 2, 2023, with referee Rich Mitchell overseeing the bout. Cavalcanti dominated the striking exchanges, landing 126 of 221 significant strikes (57%) compared to Fairn's paltry 39 of 259 (15%), establishing clear superiority in volume and accuracy.

The Brazilian fighter's leg kick game proved particularly effective, connecting on 63 of 72 attempts, while also finding success with her body work at 20 of 22. Neither fighter successfully executed takedowns or accumulated meaningful control time, keeping the contest a pure striking affair where Cavalcanti's precision and output separated the two competitors across all three rounds.

The lopsided significant strike differential underscored Fairn's inability to mount an effective offensive or defensive strategy. Cavalcanti's decisive performance positions her as a rising prospect in her weight class with clear striking credentials.