Brazilian veteran Mayra “Sheetara” Bueno Silva returns to action determined to snap a rough stretch when she meets surging Portuguese contender Jacqueline “The Nightmare” Cavalcanti in a key women’s bantamweight bout at UFC Vegas 111.
Silva, known for her slick submissions and gritty forward pressure, hopes to re-ignite her career after back-to-back setbacks. Standing in her way is the technically gifted Cavalcanti, who enters riding a four-fight win streak and has quietly become one of the division’s most composed strikers.
It’s a classic grappler vs striker showdown — veteran craft and danger on the mat versus youthful precision and poise on the feet.
Are you not sure how to bet on UFC? Check out this guide on how to bet on UFC.
🥊UFC Betting Promos and Bonuses (November 2025)
| Sportsbook | Offer | How to Claim? |
| Caesars Sportsbook | 💰 Bet $1, Get Double Winnings on Your Next 10 Bets | Claim here |
| Fanatics Sportsbook | 🔁 Bet & Get Up to $1,000 in No-Sweat Bets | Claim here |
| bet365 Sportsbook | 🎁 Bet $5, Receive $150 in Bonus Bets — Win or Lose | Claim here |
| DraftKings Sportsbook | 🚀 Bet $5, Instantly Unlock $200 in Bonus Bets | Claim here |
| BetMGM Sportsbook | 🏆 First Bet Offer: Bet $10, Win $150 | Claim here |
| FanDuel Sportsbook | ✅ Bet $5, Get $200 in Bonus Bets If Your Bet Wins | Claim here |
📺 Where To Watch Mayra Bueno Silva vs. Jacqueline Cavalcanti? (November 8, 2025)
| Detail | Info |
| Event | UFC Vegas 111 |
| Venue | UFC Apex — Las Vegas, NV |
| Date | Saturday, November 8, 2025 |
| Main Card Start (ET) | 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT |
| Broadcast | ESPN+ |
💰 Betting Odds
| Fighter | Moneyline | Method of Victory | Over/Under 2.5 |
| Jacqueline Cavalcanti | -250 (Favorite) | Cavalcanti by Decision -110 | O 2.5 (-425) |
| Mayra Bueno Silva | +210 (Underdog) | Silva by Submission +500 | U 2.5 (+300) |
⚖️ Tale of the Tape
| Mayra Bueno Silva | Jacqueline Cavalcanti | |
| Record | 10-5-1 (1 NC) | 9-1-0 |
| Age | 34 (🇧🇷 Brazil) | 28 (🇵🇹 Portugal) |
| Height | 5’6” (168 cm) | 5’8” (173 cm) |
| Reach | 66.5” (169 cm) | 70” (178 cm) |
| Weight | 135 lbs (61 kg) | 135 lbs (61 kg) |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| Camp | Chute Boxe Diego Lima | Reborn Fight Team |
| Strikes Landed / min | 3.83 | 5.73 |
| Striking Accuracy | 58 % | 46 % |
| Strikes Absorbed / min | 4.85 | 3.32 |
| Takedown Avg / 15 min | 0.57 | 0.25 |
| Takedown Defense | 63 % | 84 % |
| Submission Attempts / 15 min | 1.5 | 0.4 |
🧩 Fighter Breakdown
🟩 Jacqueline “The Nightmare” Cavalcanti
The Portuguese prospect has become one of the most promising strikers at bantamweight. Her fluid combinations, sharp jab-cross, and ability to manage range behind kicks make her a nightmare for slower opponents. Averaging 5.7 significant strikes per minute with a stellar 70 % defense rate, Cavalcanti picks opponents apart while absorbing minimal damage.
She thrives in structured fights—keeping engagements at mid-range, punishing entries, and circling off the cage. Expect her to exploit her 4-inch reach advantage and force Silva to overcommit.
🟥 Mayra “Sheetara” Bueno Silva
A submission hunter through and through, Silva boasts seven submission victories and is one of the slickest guards in the division. Whether attacking from her back or chasing transitions, she’s always a threat to snatch an arm or neck.
Offensively, Silva’s striking is underrated—she lands at 58 % accuracy, often marching forward with leg kicks and looping hooks. But her defense (51 %) and willingness to brawl can get her in trouble, especially against volume strikers with reach. To win here, she must cut the cage early, clinch, and drag the fight to the mat before Cavalcanti finds rhythm.
📈 Recent Form
| Fighter | Opponent | Result | Method | Round |
| Cavalcanti | Julia Avila | Win | Decision (UD) | R3 |
| Pannie Kianzad | Win | KO (Punches) | R2 | |
| Lucie Pudilova | Win | Decision (UD) | R3 | |
| Bueno Silva | Jasmine Jasudavicius | Loss | Decision (UD) | R3 |
| Holly Holm | Loss | Decision (UD) | R3 | |
| Lina Lansberg | Win | Submission (Kneebar) | R2 |
📊 Fight Metrics & AI Insights
| Category | Edge | Insight |
| Striking Volume | Cavalcanti | +2.0 SLpM advantage; cleaner combos |
| Striking Defense | Cavalcanti | 70 % vs Silva’s 51 % |
| Grappling Threat | Silva | 1.5 subs/15 min; dangerous guard |
| Cardio & Control | Cavalcanti | Longer gas tank, smarter pacing |
| AI Win Probability | Cavalcanti 72 % | Silva 28 % |
🧠 Fight Analysis
Expect Cavalcanti to start being measured, establishing her jab and chopping low kicks to deter Silva’s forward rush. Her balance and lateral movement should keep her off the fence, forcing Silva to swing at air or attempt desperate clinch entries.
Silva’s best hope lies in chaos—forcing tie-ups, pulling guard, and attacking submissions in transition. Her jiu-jitsu remains world-class, but getting the fight to the ground against someone with 84 % takedown defense will be the challenge.
If Cavalcanti maintains distance discipline, her superior volume, accuracy, and control should carry the scorecards in a clear decision.
🎯 Prop Bets & Same-Fight Parlay
| Bet Type | Pick | Odds |
| Fight Goes Distance | ✅ Yes | -425 |
| Cavalcanti by Decision | ✅ Pick | -110 |
| Silva by Submission | Value Long Shot | +500 |
| Over 2.5 Rounds | Safe Play | -425 |
| Same-Fight Parlay | Cavalcanti ML + O 2.5 Rounds | +105 |
🔮 Mayra Bueno Silva vs. Jacqueline Cavalcanti Prediction
| Pick | Method | Round |
| Jacqueline “The Nightmare” Cavalcanti | Decision (Unanimous) | — |
💬 Confidence: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (High)
🧾 Bonus Play: Fight Goes Distance (-425)
