VIDEO: UFC Top 10 fighter knocks out training partner with knee strike during sparring session.

Jacqueline celebrates her UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC

Jacqueline Cavalcanti She has once again drawn attention in the MMA world. The Brazilian, who represents Portugal in the UFC, surprised fans on social media with a video in which she knocks out a training partner during a sparring session at 'Syndicate MMA'.

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In images posted on Instagram, Jacqueline appears training with Artur William in a sparring session that, at first glance, seemed light. However, after her partner attempted a takedown, the Brazilian landed a knee strike to the chin, and he simply passed out.

 

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The story of Jacqueline Cavalcanti, UFC top ten bantamweight.

Before the UFC, Jacqueline Cavalcanti She began to gain prominence in the Legacy Fighting Alliance. At LFA 157, in April 2023, she won the company's bantamweight title (up to 61,2 kg) by defeating... Melissa Croden by unanimous decision.

Jacqueline Cavalcanti She made her Ultimate Fighting Championship debut at UFC Fight Night 226 in September 2023. She defeated Zarah Fairn, also by unanimous decision. It's worth remembering that the Brazilian accepted the fight at the last minute as a replacement.

His second fight for the company took place in August 2024, in ufc vegas 96. Jacqueline Cavalcanti beat her compatriot Josiane Nunes by split decision.

Just two weeks later, on September 28th, Jacqueline faced a rematch against Nora Cornolle At UFC Fight Night 243, Cavalcanti emerged victorious via split decision, a result that placed her in the top 15 of the bantamweight division. Her first fight had been at FFAC – FFA Challenge 2 in July 2021.

But it was in 2025 that the Brazilian truly emerged among the best. At UFC Fight Night 251 in February, Jacqueline overcame... Julia Avila by unanimous decision. At UFC Fight Night 264 in November, Cavalcanti faced Mayra Bueno Silva and obtained a unanimous victory in the judges' scoreboard.

The professional history of Jacqueline Cavalcanti In MMA, she has 11 fights, with ten wins and one loss. Today, she occupies the tenth position in the UFC bantamweight ranking.