Overview
- Judges scored it 30-27, 30-27, 29-28, giving Cavalcanti a unanimous decision and extending her UFC winning streak.
- Silva is now on a four-fight winless run after returning to bantamweight.
- In the third round, Silva drove for a takedown against the fence, failed to convert, and emerged bloodied as Cavalcanti controlled the closing minutes.
- Earlier in the year, Silva said a 16-hour cut to 125 pounds in Riyadh required disguising herself to use a men’s sauna, which she believes affected her performance.
- Cavalcanti entered ranked No. 11 against No. 10 Silva, and the victory strengthens her case for a move up the bantamweight rankings.