Karine Silva and Gabriella Fernandes are targeted to meet at UFC Vegas 124 on November 7. The flyweight matchup would pit two Brazilian fighters against one another at the Apex.
Two Brazilian flyweights could be on a collision course at the UFC Apex. Reports indicate that Karine Silva and Gabriella Fernandes are being targeted to face each other at UFC Vegas 124 on November 7, though the bout has not been officially confirmed.
Silva, nicknamed "Killer," enters the reported matchup ranked eleventh in the women's flyweight division. The 32-year-old orthodox fighter from Brazil carries a 19-7-0 record and trains out of The Fighting Nerds. She is a well-rounded threat who averages 2.3 takedowns per 15 minutes and generates 1.5 submission attempts per 15 minutes, signaling a consistent presence on the mat. Her striking volume sits at 2.48 significant strikes per minute with a 39 percent accuracy rate.
Fernandes, known as "Gabi," is the higher-volume striker of the two. The 33-year-old southpaw holds a 11-4-0 record and sits fifteenth in the divisional rankings. Fighting out of MMA Masters, she lands 3.51 significant strikes per minute at a 46 percent accuracy clip, suggesting she is both active and precise on the feet. Her grappling output is comparatively limited, with 0.42 takedowns and 0.2 submission attempts per 15 minutes.
Why it matters
- Both fighters sit inside the top 15 at flyweight, meaning the winner could climb meaningfully in the rankings
- Silva's grappling-heavy style against Fernandes's striking volume sets up a classic range-versus-distance matchup
- An all-Brazilian bout at the Apex could carry added motivation for both competitors representing the same country
- As an unconfirmed target, the fight remains subject to change before it is formally announced
