Bruna Brasil faces Ketlen Souza at strawweight and Priscila Cachoeira meets Klaudia Sygula at bantamweight, bolstering the first UFC Fight Night of 2026 on Paramount, set for February 7. Brasil aims for back-to-back UFC wins against countrywoman Souza, who lost split decisions earlier this year. Sygula seeks consecutive victories since UFC debut. The card, headlined by Mario Bautista vs. Vinicius Oliveira and co-mained by Amir Albazi vs. Kyoji Horiguchi, gains depth in women's divisions. These additions enhance early Paramount era appeal and provide momentum opportunities for fighters in competitive weight classes. Expect more bouts to be announced as the event shapes up.
Two women's bouts have been added to UFC Vegas 113, scheduled for February 7 as part of the promotion's first Fight Night card of 2026 on Paramount, though the matchups have not yet received official confirmation.
Bruna Brasil will take on fellow Brazilian Ketlen Souza at strawweight in what shapes up as an all-Brazil affair. Brasil, 32, carries an 11-7-1 record and brings a sharp striking game to the octagon, posting a 57 percent striking accuracy and landing 2.56 significant strikes per minute. She is looking to string together back-to-back UFC victories against Souza, who is reported to have dropped split decisions in both of her appearances earlier this year.
At bantamweight, Priscila Cachoeira is set to meet Poland's Klaudia Sygula, who is aiming for a second straight win since making her UFC debut. Details on Cachoeira and Sygula's verified records were not available at the time of reporting.
The card is headlined by a bantamweight contest between Vinicius Oliveira and Mario Bautista. Oliveira, nicknamed LokDog, is ranked 12th in the division at 30 years old and holds a 24-4 record. The Brazilian switch-stance striker averages 5.44 significant strikes per minute at 47 percent accuracy. The co-main event features flyweight contender Amir Albazi, ranked fourth at 32 years old, carrying a 17-3 record. The Iraqi fighter, training out of Xtreme Couture, averages 1.18 takedowns per 15 minutes and has attempted 0.4 submissions per 15 minutes.
Why it matters
- Both women's bouts give fighters in competitive divisions a chance to build momentum early in 2026
- The all-Brazilian strawweight pairing adds regional rivalry intrigue to the card
- Sygula's consecutive-win push could lift her profile in a crowded bantamweight picture
- Additional bouts are expected to be announced as the February 7 event takes shape
