MMA Fight Preview: Priscila Cachoeira (12-6) vs. Josiane Nunes (10-3)

The upcoming MMA match between Priscila Cachoeira and Josiane Nunes at UFC Fight Night 254 on Saturday, March 15, 2025, is set to be an intense showdown.

Fighter Overview

Priscila Cachoeira (“Zombie Girl”)

Record: 12-6-0

Height: 5’7″

Weight: 135 lbs

Reach: 65″

Stance: Orthodox

Striking Accuracy: 44%

Takedown Accuracy: 33%

Submission Average: 0.0 per 15 minutes

Josiane Nunes (“Josi”)

Record: 10-3-0

Height: 5’2″

Weight: 135 lbs

Reach: 67″

Stance: Southpaw

Striking Accuracy: 42%

Takedown Accuracy: 0%

Submission Average: 0.0 per 15 minutes

Recent Form

Priscila Cachoeira

Cachoeira is known for her aggressive, brawling style and knockout power. However, her recent performance has been inconsistent, with a loss to Jasmine Jasudavicius in her last bout. Cachoeira absorbed a high number of significant strikes and struggled to get any real offense going, highlighting her vulnerability to technical opponents who can control the pace.

Josiane Nunes

Nunes is coming off a decision loss to Jacqueline Cavalcanti, where she struggled to impose her usual pressure. Despite her loss, Nunes has shown durability and a willingness to push forward, making her a formidable opponent. Her striking volume and accuracy are key factors in her fighting style.

Key Statistics

Strikes Landed per Minute (SLpM): Nunes 5.41, Cachoeira 3.76

Striking Defense: Nunes 51%, Cachoeira 43%

Takedown Defense: Nunes 58%, Cachoeira 65%

Matchup Breakdown

Offense vs. Defense

This fight is a classic volume vs. power matchup. Nunes lands over five significant strikes per minute and boasts solid shot selection, while Cachoeira has more knockout power but often relies on looping haymakers. With a two-inch reach advantage, Nunes should be able to control range and keep the fight in her wheelhouse, landing clean shots without absorbing too much in return.

Defensively, neither fighter is elite, but Nunes holds the better numbers in terms of striking defense at fifty-one percent compared to Cachoeira’s forty-three percent. Cachoeira’s slight edge in takedown defense could allow her to mix in clinch work if things aren’t going her way on the feet.

Priscila Cachoeira                            + 160

Josiane Nunes                                   – 190

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, March 14, 2025