Julia Avila vs Jacqueline Cavalcanti at UFC Fight Night 251 | Preview & Prediction
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UFC Fight Night 251 gets underway with a quality match-up in the women’s bantamweight division as Julia Avila meets Jacqueline Cavalcanti
Julia Avila vs Jacqueline Cavalcanti Facts
When is UFC Fight Night 251? UK – the preliminary card starts at 9:00pm on Saturday 15th February 2025, followed by the main card at 12:00am (Sunday) / USA – 4:00pm/7:00pm ET and 1:00pm/4:00pm PT
Where is UFC Fight Night 251? UFC Apex, Las Vegas, USA
Where can I get tickets for UFC Fight Night 251? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC Fight Night 251
What TV channel is UFC Fight Night 251 on? UK – TNT Sports / USA – ESPN+
Where can I stream UFC Fight Night 251? UK – TNT Sports subscribers can stream the event online via the TNT Sports website and discovery+ / USA – ESPN+ & UFC Fight Pass
For viewers in the United States, UFC Fight Night 251 will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
What time are Julia Avila and Jacqueline Cavalcanti expected to walk out? 9:10pm UK / 4:10pm US ET / 1:10pm US PT
UFC Fight Night 251 Main Card Event
Jared Cannonier vs Gregory Rodrigues (Middleweight)
Calvin Kattar vs Youssef Zalal (Featherweight)
Edmen Shahbazyan vs Dylan Budka (Middleweight)
Ismael Bonfim vs Nazim Sadykhov (Lightweight)
Rodolfo Vieira vs Andre Petroski (Middleweight)
Connor Matthews vs Jose Delgado (Featherweight)
UFC Fight Night 251 Prelims
Angela Hill vs Ketlen Souza (Women’s Strawweight)
Jared Gordon vs Mashrabjon Ruziboev (Lightweight)
Rafael Estevam vs Jesus Santos Aguilar (Flyweight)
Gabriel Bonfim vs Khaos Williams (Welterweight)
Vince Morales vs Elijah Smith (Bantamweight)
Valter Walker vs Don'Tale Mayes (Heavyweight)
Julia Avila vs Jacqueline Cavalcanti (Women’s Bantamweight)
Julia Avila: 36-year-old aiming to bounce back from Miesha Tate loss
Julia Avila (9-3) has fought just once since June 2021 due to the birth of her daughter so the veteran bantamweight will be forgiven for being a little rusty in this fight. She returned to action after 27 months out in December 2023 and was submitted by Miesha Tate and 15 months later she now returns once again to face Jacqueline Cavalcanti.
Jacqueline Cavalcanti: Brazilian looking to make it seven wins in a row
Jacqueline Cavalcanti (8-1) has been on a tear in the last few years as she is riding a six-fight win streak. Three of those came in other promotions but she earned her shot in the UFC and has carried that form into the organisation winning all three of her fights in the Octagon. Her last two wins have both come via split decisions but she was just on the right side of the decision and she will now look to continue this momentum she has.
Julia Avila vs Jacqueline Cavalcanti Prediction
There is plenty on the line for both Julia Avila and Jacqueline Cavalcante here as the winner will likely break into the top ten in the UFC rankings for the women’s bantamweight division.
Avila has had some good times throughout her career but after such a period of inactivity, it is hard to see her troubling Cavalcanti.
Cavalcanti has been active and has been winning fights. She should have the edge in sharpness and it is hard to see any route in which Avila manages to win this.
Prediction: Jacqueline Cavalcanti to win by decision
