Career Averages - Josiane Nunes
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Josiane Nunes
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Josiane Nunes - Fight History
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josiane Nunes | 0 | 31 of 67 | 46% | 31 of 67 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Priscila Cachoeira | 1 | 37 of 76 | 48% | 39 of 78 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:02 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Josiane Nunes | 0 | 31 of 67 | 46% | 31 of 67 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Priscila Cachoeira | 1 | 37 of 76 | 48% | 39 of 78 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:02 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josiane Nunes | 31 of 67 | 46% | 17 of 49 | 7 of 11 | 7 of 7 | 31 of 67 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Priscila Cachoeira | 37 of 76 | 48% | 31 of 70 | 4 of 4 | 2 of 2 | 37 of 75 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 1 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Josiane Nunes | 31 of 67 | 46% | 17 of 49 | 7 of 11 | 7 of 7 | 31 of 67 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Priscila Cachoeira | 37 of 76 | 48% | 31 of 70 | 4 of 4 | 2 of 2 | 37 of 75 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 1 |
Play-by-Play
View on SherdogBETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Nunes (-185), Cachoeira (+154)
Round 1
Keeping to the women’s weight categories, bantamweights take center stage next in a must-win for either lady. Stout, power-punching Nunes (10-3, 3-2 UFC) has dropped two straight, while Cachoeira (12-6, 4-6 UFC) should have been released with prejudice after repeatedly gouging
Gillian Robertson
’s eyes in 2021. One of these two struggling fighters has to win, and referee Chris Tognoni will know first who that is. They touch gloves before getting down to business, and Cachoeira keeps a wide stance as she walks to the middle of the Octagon and punches Nunes square in the face. Nunes loves this idea, and she does the same. The fight immediately devolves into an all-offense fist frenzy, where the two countrywoman blast one another with unguarded power punches. They trade blows without concern for health or well-being, but as the strikes continue to mount, it is the fiery Nunes who is getting the worst of it. Nunes shoots for a desperate double after getting stung, and Cachoeira shuts it down and backs her off with a one-two. Nunes changes things up with a couple heavy low kicks, and she uses the leg kicks to try to open up one to the head. The more compact Nunes cannot quite get her foot up high enough, so she settles for brawling. Cachoeira tags Nunes, Nunes swings back, and the pendulum keeps swinging. With more range on her side, Cachoeira is able to occasionally land and circle away. Nunes keeps her guard up after taking a few especially damaging blows, and she rushes in with a swarm of fists.
Cachoeira dances out of the way, bounces off the fence and plants a one-two on the mug. Seeing that Nunes is stunned, “Zombie Girl” opens up with a monstrous uppercut that completely separates Nunes from her senses. “Josi” hits the ground on her face like a sack of bricks, and Cachoeira knows her work her is done and strides away
, pounding her chest and raising her arms in the air. It takes a couple seconds for Nunes to come to, and Tognoni has to let her know that she got knocked the heck out. The night is two for two in sweet knockouts from the ladies, and post-fight bonus checks could already be in the mail.
The Official Result
Priscila Cachoeira
def.
Josiane Nunes
R1 2:46 via KO (Punch)
Angelo picks Josiane Nunes over Priscila Cachoeira. He notes both are similar power-punchers, but Nunes hits harder, is tougher, and doesn't absorb as many strikes. He suggests the under 2.5 rounds as a potential bet since Cachoeira could get finished.
Big Brady picks Josiane Nunes but with very low confidence, stating he would never bet on this fight. He acknowledges Priscila Cachoeira's toughness and durability but notes she absorbs a lot of strikes (43% striking defense) and is very hittable. Brady thinks Nunes is the better fighter, younger, and will land more significant shots, possibly hurting Cachoeira. However, he does not trust either fighter and expects a competitive brawl. He predicts Nunes wins by decision, calling it a potential Fight of the Night.
Cody picks Eric McConico as a dog, citing Cody Brundage's tendency to quit and his uncoachable nature. He notes that Brundage has low volume and poor cardio, while McConico has a deep gas tank and can take over late. He believes McConico can survive early rounds and win by decision or late finish.
Daniel does not make a clear pick for this fight. He discusses the matchup briefly but does not state a preference or bet.
The host leans with Cachoeira, citing she has more tools in the shed, especially in striking, and her durability is good. He expects her to land nasty strikes and win on the scorecards.
Paul also picks McConico, noting that Brundage has a history of quitting and is moving up to 205, which may affect his cardio. He believes McConico's body work and volume will wear on Brundage. He sees value in the dog price and expects McConico to win if he can avoid an early knockout.
The MMA Guru picks Josiane Nunes, describing her as a 'menacing little Goblin' with dangerous punching power. He expects her to either knock out Priscila Cachoeira or beat her down over three rounds. He criticizes Cachoeira's chin and recent losses, including to Molly McCann, and notes she missed weight against Robertson. He doesn't see Cachoeira effectively outgrappling Nunes, so he's confident in Nunes getting the win.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacqueline Cavalcanti | 0 | 91 of 171 | 53% | 91 of 171 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Josiane Nunes | 0 | 52 of 153 | 33% | 52 of 153 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:08 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacqueline Cavalcanti | 0 | 34 of 62 | 54% | 34 of 62 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Josiane Nunes | 0 | 20 of 52 | 38% | 20 of 52 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 2 | Jacqueline Cavalcanti | 0 | 31 of 60 | 51% | 31 of 60 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Josiane Nunes | 0 | 18 of 48 | 37% | 18 of 48 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 3 | Jacqueline Cavalcanti | 0 | 26 of 49 | 53% | 26 of 49 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Josiane Nunes | 0 | 14 of 53 | 26% | 14 of 53 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:08 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacqueline Cavalcanti | 91 of 171 | 53% | 49 of 119 | 11 of 19 | 31 of 33 | 91 of 171 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Josiane Nunes | 52 of 153 | 33% | 33 of 126 | 11 of 19 | 8 of 8 | 50 of 149 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 4 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacqueline Cavalcanti | 34 of 62 | 54% | 17 of 42 | 6 of 8 | 11 of 12 | 34 of 62 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Josiane Nunes | 20 of 52 | 38% | 8 of 37 | 6 of 9 | 6 of 6 | 20 of 52 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Jacqueline Cavalcanti | 31 of 60 | 51% | 15 of 41 | 4 of 7 | 12 of 12 | 31 of 60 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Josiane Nunes | 18 of 48 | 37% | 12 of 39 | 4 of 7 | 2 of 2 | 18 of 48 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Jacqueline Cavalcanti | 26 of 49 | 53% | 17 of 36 | 1 of 4 | 8 of 9 | 26 of 49 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Josiane Nunes | 14 of 53 | 26% | 13 of 50 | 1 of 3 | 0 of 0 | 12 of 49 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 4 |
Play-by-Play
View on SherdogBETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Cavalcanti (-192), Nunes (+160)
Round 1
Two Brazilian strikers with deceptively high knockout rates meet in the center of the cage in this next endeavor. Much taller and longer, Cavalcanti (6-1, 1-0 UFC), who now fights out of Portugal but was born on Sao Paulo, will maintain ample natural advantages against the diminutive brawler Nunes (10-2, 3-1 UFC). Even though she measures around 5-foot-2 and short arms to match, it is “Josi” who comes into this fight having knocked out foe in seven of 10 wins, much like a Mark Hunt-esque women’s bantamweight. The countrywomen tap their gloves together to start the fight, with referee Mark Smith watching on with bated breath. Cavalcanti paws out her jab repeatedly right out of the gate, and she sticks out a few low kicks until Nunes counters her over the top. Nunes swarms forward but is out of range, and Cavalcanti peppers her with distant strikes. They trade low kicks, and Nunes just misses with a reaching left hand. Cavalcanti boots her in the head with a kick, and she slides away from the swarming Nunes. Cavalcanti keeps her foe at arm’s reach, not allowing Nunes to get inside to bop her in the chops with any number of winging strike. Cavalcanti jabs and keeps lateral footwork to avoid danger, and she sticks out a one-two to get Nunes’ attention. As Nunes races forward, she does manage to connect with a few punches, and she bites down on her mouthpiece and knows she has to eat a few shots to get inside. She does just that, shrugging off a straight right hand so she can blast Cavalcanti in the side of the head. Nunes keeps slugging, and a particularly effective right hand draws some swelling on Cavalcanti’s temple. Cavalcanti slows things down with a few front kicks to stay at her preferred range, and she sticks a body kick under the guard while moving. Cavalcanti reaches with a jab and a right, and she hops away from a few looping shots that miss the mark. Cavalcanti scores a low kick and slides away when Nunes grabs her leg, and she intercepts Nunes with a stern right hand. Nunes keeps plowing forward, and she runs at Cavalcanti throwing hands until the horn sounds.
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Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Cavalcanti
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Nunes
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Cavalcanti
Round 2
Gloves get touched, and Cavalcanti pokes and prods from her safe distance early. A few twos from Cavalcanti have reddened up Nunes’ left eye, and she uses her jab to set that strike up time and again. Nunes chambers and partially fires her huge left hook to no avail, and she even jumps forward winging one but hits nothing but air. Cavalcanti drives home a one-two on the cheek as Nunes rushes after her, hand-fighting and keeping Nunes from hitting her. Nunes finds her range with a big left hand, bouncing Cavalcanti off the wall, and she connects with another after a serious wind-up. Nunes paws out a right hook that wobbles Cavalcanti, and she blocks a body kick instead of pouncing. Cavalcanti shakes it off and flicks a low kick and a right hand, and she gets back to a jab with a solid two behind it. Cavalcanti’s low kick is caught, and she just gets away when Nunes loads up on pure power. Cavalcanti watches Nunes run at her to crack her with a preemptive right hand, and Nunes tries to pay her back but is just taking damage. Cavalcanti picks her shots and uses her serious reach advantage to disallow Nunes from denting her forehead with huge power strikes. Cavalcanti nails her foe with a right hand, and she gets punched back and claims it was an eye poke. Smith calls time and allows Cavalcanti to recover, but it appears to be a fist that irritated her and not outstretched fingers. When they resume after about 25 seconds, Cavalcanti is on her bike with Nunes fired up, and her long punches open a cut on the cheek of her adversary. Nunes tries to cut Cavalcanti off but is following her around, allowing Cavalcanti to piece her up. Nunes gets off two left hands before Cavalcanti can skirt away, and Cavalcanti looks for a step-in knee when they get up close. Nunes scores with another hook, and a front kick from Cavalcanti makes her think twice about swinging recklessly before the bell rings.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Cavalcanti
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Cavalcanti
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Cavalcanti
Round 3
There is one final fist bump to get going, and Nunes charges forward like before. Nunes has a big left hand soar past her opponent, with Cavalcanti deftly avoiding the worst of almost every blow. Nunes briefly draws her foe into a slugfest, and Cavalcanti takes a few and makes the decision to not give Nunes the only chance to put her down. Cavalcanti digs a body shot amidst several jabs, circling away from the power and letting a left brush past her. Nunes walks into several fists, and she grits it out to launch her left twice. Nunes gets into range, but Cavalcanti exits and dodges a haymaker on the way out. Nunes tries to feint and fake her way in, but Cavalcanti is not biting, rather jabbing her in the face. When Nunes bull-rushes her, Cavalcanti clips her with an uppercut, causing Nunes to crash into the wall. Nunes gathers a full head of steam and keeps her guard up, blocking a head kick that makes Cavalcanti topple to the mat. Nunes tries to pounce, but Cavalcanti pushes her off and climbs back to her feet. Cavalcanti gets on her bike, seemingly cruising with jabs and the occasional front kick while Nunes is walking straight into everything. Cavalcanti smacks her in the side of the head with a lead hook, swelling up Nunes’ right eye a bit. Nunes ignores any damage she has sustained and is loaded for bear, but Cavalcanti is faster and longer. Nunes throws caution to the wind, with a few lefts getting in before Cavalcanti evades the rest of the blitz. Cavalcanti jabs with a front kick to the knee, allowing her to take some of the sting out of Nunes’ lunging hook. Cavalcanti slaps the instep of her foot on the midsection of the shorter woman, and she bounces away from further danger. Nunes walks her down, tagging her with two left hands but not flustering Cavalcanti one bit. Cavalcanti picks out a few jabs and right hands, and Nunes no-sells every blow so she can try for one final power strike. That blow does not come because Cavalcanti kicks her in the belly, and the bantamweight bout draws to a close. It could go either way, depending on how judges value Nunes power strikes vs. her foe’s accuracy and activity.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Cavalcanti (30-27 Cavalcanti)
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Cavalcanti (29-28 Cavalcanti)
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Cavalcanti (30-27 Cavalcanti)
The Official Result
Jacqueline Cavalcanti def. Josiane Nunes via Split Decision (27-30, 29-28, 30-27)
Angelo picks the underdog Josiane Nunes, describing her as a bowling ball who only moves forward and throws bombs. He thinks the odds are too wide in favor of Cavalcanti due to recency bias, and that Cavalcanti doesn't like pressure. He notes that Nunes lost her last fight because a giant held her against the cage, but doesn't see that happening here. He suggests a plus 3.5 bet on Nunes, similar to the Dan Hooker bet.
Cody picks Cavalcanti because of her reach, speed, and striking technique. He notes that Nunes is short and has to close distance, which plays into Cavalcanti's range game. He also uses MMA math: Cavalcanti dominated Zara Fairn, while Nunes had a competitive fight with Fairn. He thinks Cavalcanti will outpoint Nunes and win a decision.
Daniel Vreeland picks Jacqueline Cavalcanti, citing her significant size and reach advantage over the much shorter Nunes. He notes Cavalcanti's high volume and well-rounded skills, while Nunes is too small for the division and will be bullied.
Brevin picks Cavalcanti by decision, noting she is the bigger fighter and a better striker with range. He dismisses Nunes due to her loss to Chelsea Chandler, which he finds disqualifying. JP agrees, adding that Nunes is much smaller and Cavalcanti is a good striker who is very rangy. Both expect the fight to go the distance.
Paul agrees with Cody, noting that Nunes was outworked by Chelsea Chandler. He thinks Cavalcanti's volume will be the difference. He also mentions that women's favorites have been winning at a high rate this year, so he's comfortable backing the favorite here.
The MMA Guru picks Josiane Nunes because he believes she is stronger and has more grit than Jacqueline Cavalcanti. He criticizes Cavalcanti's wins over Zara Fairn and Melissa Gatto as unimpressive, implying Nunes has a better mentality and will dig deeper. He relies on a subjective assessment of who wants it more.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea Chandler | 0 | 47 of 105 | 44% | 49 of 108 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:26 |
| Josiane Nunes | 0 | 58 of 130 | 44% | 100 of 176 | 2 of 2 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 7:02 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chelsea Chandler | 0 | 13 of 32 | 40% | 15 of 35 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:26 |
| Josiane Nunes | 0 | 20 of 40 | 50% | 29 of 53 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 2:27 | |
| 2 | Chelsea Chandler | 0 | 9 of 13 | 69% | 9 of 13 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Josiane Nunes | 0 | 15 of 33 | 45% | 46 of 64 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 4:11 | |
| 3 | Chelsea Chandler | 0 | 25 of 60 | 41% | 25 of 60 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Josiane Nunes | 0 | 23 of 57 | 40% | 25 of 59 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:24 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea Chandler | 47 of 105 | 44% | 37 of 85 | 9 of 19 | 1 of 1 | 43 of 101 | 4 of 4 | 0 of 0 |
| Josiane Nunes | 58 of 130 | 44% | 43 of 107 | 13 of 21 | 2 of 2 | 43 of 106 | 2 of 3 | 13 of 21 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chelsea Chandler | 13 of 32 | 40% | 7 of 25 | 5 of 6 | 1 of 1 | 10 of 29 | 3 of 3 | 0 of 0 |
| Josiane Nunes | 20 of 40 | 50% | 14 of 32 | 6 of 8 | 0 of 0 | 13 of 29 | 2 of 3 | 5 of 8 | |
| 2 | Chelsea Chandler | 9 of 13 | 69% | 9 of 13 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 8 of 12 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 |
| Josiane Nunes | 15 of 33 | 45% | 13 of 29 | 1 of 3 | 1 of 1 | 7 of 20 | 0 of 0 | 8 of 13 | |
| 3 | Chelsea Chandler | 25 of 60 | 41% | 21 of 47 | 4 of 13 | 0 of 0 | 25 of 60 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Josiane Nunes | 23 of 57 | 40% | 16 of 46 | 6 of 10 | 1 of 1 | 23 of 57 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Play-by-Play
View on SherdogBETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Nunes (-135), Chandler (+114)
Round 1
The second catchweight affair comes next, as ex-featherweight Chandler (5-2, 1-1 UFC) could not quite reach the 136-pound limit, clocking in a pound heavy and giving up 20% of her purse to her opponent. Also a featherweight in the past, the 5-foot-2 Nunes (10-1, 3-0 UFC) had no issue making weight. There will be a size disparity in the cage, and referee Chris Tognoni will make sure nothing problematic comes from it. Nunes is intense and has no interest in touching gloves, and she walks out of her corner calm as a cucumber while knowing it is about to get messy. Nunes slowly moves forward, until she lets her hands go. Nunes clubs Chandler on the side of the head with a huge left hand in the midst of a combination, and she draws Chandler into an early brawl. Nunes gets the better of the exchange to force Chandler to separate and strafe to the side, and Nunes gives chase and engages another slugfest. Chandler takes a few shots and ties the Brazilian up, but it does not take long for the shorter Nunes to turn her around perhaps thanks to her lower center of gravity. Nunes gets off a high knee, and she breaks off and just misses taking a hard elbow. Nunes swarms her opponent with a flurry of punches, clipping Chandler on the temple with a wild left. Chandler backs off and moves away from the small ball of power and fury, but Nunes catches up with her. Chandler attempts to slow her down again, clinching up and setting up a trip on the outside. Chandler succeeds in tripping Nunes to the mat, where she imposes her body weight on top of the slugger. Nunes tries to kick off, and Chandler opens up with a few punches. Nunes sets up a high guard, and she hacks with elbows while not letting Chandler throw much else. Nunes looks to lift one leg up high to set up a potential triangle, and she goes all the way over with her legs to hook up an armbar. Chandler lifts her up in the air and powerbombs her down, and Nunes lets it go instead of letting it sink it deeper. Chandler connects with several punches, and Nunes fights her way back up and absorbs a risky body kick on the way. Nunes lashes out with a blitz of punches, knocking Chandler back until Chandler stands her ground and fires back. The two measure one another with power strikes until the round ends.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Nunes
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Nunes
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Nunes
Round 2
Nunes loads up on vicious punches as soon as the round begins, and she stings Chandler in a flurry of blows. Nunes knocks Chandler down to a knee, and Chandler works her way back up. Nunes backs Chandler up again, laying into her with fiery fists, and Chandler swings back with bad intentions including a few body kicks. Nunes’ punches smash Chandler’s nose wide open, and blood leaks out of both nostrils. As they both trade, Nunes considers a level change, but Chandler tackles her over and shifts to full mount. Nunes turns to her side while maintaining wrist control, and Chandler takes her back and gets both hooks in. Nunes turns in an effort to escape, and Chandler follows her every step of the way to remain on top, although no longer in dominant position. Chandler opens up with a few strikes but would prefer to remain in top control, and Nunes closes her guard around the waist. Chandler slams a few elbows down to stay busy, dishing out damage as time ticks off the clock. Nunes hangs on tight to prevent any serious offense from mounting, as a small cut on the bridge of her nose drips blood into her eye. Chandler winds up with a few more elbows, and she stands back up with seconds to go before the round ends.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Chandler
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Chandler
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Chandler
Round 3
The last round kicks off with a body kick from the American. Nunes ducks down, swinging a right hand to the body, but she misses. Chandler digs another kick to the ribs, prompting Nunes to load up with a left hand that gets Chandler’s attention. Nunes unloads another overhand left, and she forces Chandler to retreat with her surge of punches. Chandler uses jabs to keep her distance until Nunes charges her, and the Brazilian’s strikes land as Chandler keeps moving. Nunes walks through a body kick and rocks Chandler with a left hook. Chandler bites down on her mouthpiece and slings back, and Nunes racks her again with a massive left. Chandler tries to tie her up with a clinch, and Nunes shakes her off and resets so she can race forward swinging her mighty fists. Chandler turns away from an exchange, and she gets to the center of the cage and sticks out a jab. Nunes passes the jab so she can wing her left, and her momentum allows Chandler to grab hold of her and slow her down. Chandler presses her full body weight and drives a few knees to the chest, but Nunes wants to break and throw hands. Nunes smacks her foe with a few more punches, and Chandler still has some bounce on her feet as she moves. Nunes connects with two heavy left hands, and Chandler tanks them and is no worse for wear. Nunes crowds her with a swarm of punches, and Chandler turns her back and lifts up a back kick that smacks into Nunes’ cheek. Nunes darts forward, leading with her left, and she gets driven back by a front kick to the ribs. Nunes continues to spam her left, and Chandler eats it like a slice of avocado toast and remains in the fight. Chandler pokes out a jab and starts taunting her opponent, who responds by punching her square in the face. Nunes leaps forward with two left hooks, and the fight ends.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Nunes (29-28 Nunes)
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Nunes (29-28 Nunes)
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Nunes (29-28 Nunes)
The Official Result
Chelsea Chandler def. Josiane Nunes via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Angelo argues that Nunes looked worse in her last fight (barely beating a 40-year-old) than Chandler did (losing to a top-five opponent). He thinks Chandler is tough, powerful, and will be giant in this fight. He notes the over 2.5 rounds line is only -120 and expects a decision, as both are tough and Nunes is not a finisher. He may bet on Chandler if she becomes an even bigger dog, and also consider the over.
Big Brady picks Josiane Nunes to win by decision, but is not confident. He notes Nunes' size disadvantage but thinks her striking and power will be enough if she stuffs takedowns. He does not trust either fighter and will not bet on this fight.
Cody picks Chelsea Chandler, citing her size and physicality advantage. He notes Nunes is one-dimensional with an overhand left and has been taken down by lesser wrestlers. He expects Chandler to use her ground game and win by decision, but warns about Chandler's weight cut to 135 lbs.
The host sees this as striker vs grappler, with Chandler being much bigger and stronger. He expects Chandler to use her strength to bully Nunes against the cage, drag her to the ground, and assert top pressure to open up a TKO opportunity.
Paul also leans toward Chandler, noting Nunes will be dwarfed. He compares Nunes to a female version of Ilir Latifi, with no neck and a one-dimensional style. He thinks Chandler can press her against the cage and make it ugly, but emphasizes the weigh-ins are important for both fighters.
The Guru picks Josiane Nunes by TKO in round two. He notes Chandler's poor standup, throwing punches with eyes closed, and that Nunes has wicked power. He believes the bantamweight weight class favors Nunes, and that Chandler is too open on the feet. He references Chandler's loss to Norma Dumont where she looked lost.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josiane Nunes | 0 | 102 of 211 | 48% | 107 of 216 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 2:02 |
| Zarah Fairn | 0 | 117 of 251 | 46% | 122 of 256 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:08 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Josiane Nunes | 0 | 41 of 87 | 47% | 44 of 90 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:27 |
| Zarah Fairn | 0 | 48 of 90 | 53% | 49 of 91 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:03 | |
| 2 | Josiane Nunes | 0 | 27 of 49 | 55% | 28 of 50 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 1:16 |
| Zarah Fairn | 0 | 35 of 64 | 54% | 38 of 67 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:05 | |
| 3 | Josiane Nunes | 0 | 34 of 75 | 45% | 35 of 76 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:19 |
| Zarah Fairn | 0 | 34 of 97 | 35% | 35 of 98 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josiane Nunes | 102 of 211 | 48% | 58 of 150 | 38 of 52 | 6 of 9 | 82 of 180 | 20 of 31 | 0 of 0 |
| Zarah Fairn | 117 of 251 | 46% | 89 of 220 | 17 of 20 | 11 of 11 | 107 of 238 | 10 of 13 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Josiane Nunes | 41 of 87 | 47% | 22 of 59 | 16 of 23 | 3 of 5 | 34 of 77 | 7 of 10 | 0 of 0 |
| Zarah Fairn | 48 of 90 | 53% | 31 of 73 | 9 of 9 | 8 of 8 | 43 of 83 | 5 of 7 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Josiane Nunes | 27 of 49 | 55% | 11 of 28 | 13 of 17 | 3 of 4 | 20 of 39 | 7 of 10 | 0 of 0 |
| Zarah Fairn | 35 of 64 | 54% | 29 of 58 | 4 of 4 | 2 of 2 | 31 of 59 | 4 of 5 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Josiane Nunes | 34 of 75 | 45% | 25 of 63 | 9 of 12 | 0 of 0 | 28 of 64 | 6 of 11 | 0 of 0 |
| Zarah Fairn | 34 of 97 | 35% | 29 of 89 | 4 of 7 | 1 of 1 | 33 of 96 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 |
Big Brady is very confident in Nunes, calling it one of the lowest level fights he's seen. He notes Fairn has been finished in both UFC losses in the first round, has no takedown defense, no ground game, and terrible striking defense with low hands and no head movement. Nunes is much better and should win by first-round knockout, either by walking forward and landing big shots or by grappling. He expects violence and a quick finish.
Cody picks Josiane Nunes confidently, expecting her to smash Zarah Fairn. He notes Nunes' power and aggression, and says Fairn has been finished early in both UFC fights. He thinks Nunes will finish early, possibly by TKO. He mentions Nunes' size disadvantage but says her pressure will be too much. He bet the under 1.5 rounds and under 2.5 rounds.
Connor picks Nunes, believing her aggression and power will overwhelm Fairn. He notes Fairn is measured and slow-paced, and may not handle Nunes' pressure. He expects a ugly clinch fight where Nunes lands devastating shots.
Paul picks Josiane Nunes but with some hesitation, noting the trap line feel. He says Fairn has a reach and height advantage and could potentially strike. He mentions Nunes' limited grappling and that she might not take Fairn down. He thinks Nunes should win but wouldn't put her on a parlay. He says Fairn is not very good but could cause problems.
The Guru is confident Nunes will starch Fairn by KO. He highlights Nunes' punching power, saying she 'throws punches like a man,' and notes she showed good cardio and grappling escapes against Ramona Pascal. Fairn hasn't fought since February 2022 and is coming off a TKO loss. The Guru also points out that taller female fighters often leave their chin up against shorter opponents, making them vulnerable to Nunes' power. He predicts a first-round KO.
Zane picks Fairn as an upset, citing her height and reach advantage. He notes Nunes is a short overhand-reliant brawler who may struggle to close distance. Fairn's jab and range could keep Nunes at bay, though Fairn is a poor grappler and may get overwhelmed.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josiane Nunes | 2 | 98 of 222 | 44% | 119 of 245 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:43 |
| Ramona Pascual | 0 | 52 of 100 | 52% | 71 of 121 | 3 of 10 | 30% | 0 | 0 | 3:41 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Josiane Nunes | 1 | 28 of 73 | 38% | 37 of 83 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:03 |
| Ramona Pascual | 0 | 25 of 44 | 56% | 30 of 49 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 1:28 | |
| 2 | Josiane Nunes | 1 | 39 of 65 | 60% | 51 of 78 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:40 |
| Ramona Pascual | 0 | 9 of 18 | 50% | 20 of 31 | 1 of 4 | 25% | 0 | 0 | 2:00 | |
| 3 | Josiane Nunes | 0 | 31 of 84 | 36% | 31 of 84 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Ramona Pascual | 0 | 18 of 38 | 47% | 21 of 41 | 1 of 5 | 20% | 0 | 0 | 0:13 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josiane Nunes | 98 of 222 | 44% | 83 of 205 | 5 of 6 | 10 of 11 | 79 of 192 | 12 of 17 | 7 of 13 |
| Ramona Pascual | 52 of 100 | 52% | 25 of 71 | 20 of 22 | 7 of 7 | 43 of 89 | 6 of 6 | 3 of 5 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Josiane Nunes | 28 of 73 | 38% | 20 of 63 | 3 of 4 | 5 of 6 | 28 of 69 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 4 |
| Ramona Pascual | 25 of 44 | 56% | 6 of 25 | 14 of 14 | 5 of 5 | 20 of 38 | 4 of 4 | 1 of 2 | |
| 2 | Josiane Nunes | 39 of 65 | 60% | 35 of 61 | 1 of 1 | 3 of 3 | 25 of 46 | 7 of 10 | 7 of 9 |
| Ramona Pascual | 9 of 18 | 50% | 4 of 13 | 4 of 4 | 1 of 1 | 6 of 14 | 1 of 1 | 2 of 3 | |
| 3 | Josiane Nunes | 31 of 84 | 36% | 28 of 81 | 1 of 1 | 2 of 2 | 26 of 77 | 5 of 7 | 0 of 0 |
| Ramona Pascual | 18 of 38 | 47% | 15 of 33 | 2 of 4 | 1 of 1 | 17 of 37 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 |
Big Brady picks Josiane Nunes to win by first-round knockout. He notes Nunes has power and aggression, and that Pascual's competition has been very low level. However, he is hesitant because Pascual has improved training at Syndicate MMA and is much bigger. He also flags that Nunes has been taken down and gassed out in the past. He calls the fight 'sketchy' and says he doesn't know enough about Pascual to be confident.
Cody picks Nunes confidently, citing her pressure, power, and durability. He notes Pascual's low level of competition and poor takedown defense. Cody expects Nunes to win by knockout or decision, but hesitates due to women's MMA volatility.
Daniel Levi picks Josiane Nunes to win. He notes Nunes has one-hitter-quitter power rare for women's divisions, and that Pascual has not faced that level of competition. Levi acknowledges Pascual's size and ground game as potential threats, but believes Nunes' power and experience will be too much. He expects a spectacular finish.
The host leans with Pascual as an underdog, believing her grappling will be the key. He notes that Nunes has been taken down easily in the past and that Pascual should be able to drag the fight to the ground and control her there. However, he has concerns about Pascual's level of competition and is not confident enough to bet, but he considers the decision prop at +350.
Paul picks Nunes, noting her nuclear left hand and aggressive style. He believes Pascual is a warm body taking the fight on short notice and expects Nunes to finish her. Paul considered the knockout prop but found it juiced to -110.
The MMA Guru picks Josiane Nunes to win by first-round KO. He describes Nunes as a 'lab experiment' with monstrous power, noting her first-round KO of Bea Malecki and her regional knockouts. He believes Pascual is outmatched and that Nunes will land the KO blow early. He mentions that Pascual has been TKO'd before by ground and pound, and trusts Nunes' brutal hands to finish the fight in the first round.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josiane Nunes | 0 | 35 of 82 | 42% | 35 of 82 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Bea Malecki | 1 | 52 of 129 | 40% | 52 of 129 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:05 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Josiane Nunes | 0 | 35 of 82 | 42% | 35 of 82 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Bea Malecki | 1 | 52 of 129 | 40% | 52 of 129 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:05 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josiane Nunes | 35 of 82 | 42% | 13 of 53 | 12 of 19 | 10 of 10 | 35 of 82 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Bea Malecki | 52 of 129 | 40% | 26 of 89 | 15 of 26 | 11 of 14 | 45 of 118 | 7 of 11 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Josiane Nunes | 35 of 82 | 42% | 13 of 53 | 12 of 19 | 10 of 10 | 35 of 82 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Bea Malecki | 52 of 129 | 40% | 26 of 89 | 15 of 26 | 11 of 14 | 45 of 118 | 7 of 11 | 0 of 0 |
Big Brady picks Bea Malecki, citing a massive size advantage (7 inches height and reach). He notes Malecki has fought better competition and has a solid ground game, while Nunes is very small for the division with poor takedown defense. He believes the size will be the key factor and predicts a decision win.
Cody picks Malecki, citing her size, reach, and Muay Thai background. He notes Nunes' lack of grappling and believes Malecki can keep the fight standing and land strikes at range. He acknowledges Malecki's cardio issues but thinks she will be too big.
Malecki has advantages in striking, size, and strength. Nunes is flat-footed and relies on opponents gassing, but Malecki has a solid gas tank. I think Malecki can finish Nunes, especially in the clinch with knees. I'm picking Malecki inside the distance, and the under 2.5 rounds is a good spot.
Paul leans toward Nunes as a dog, noting her toughness and pressure. He questions Malecki's takedown defense and overall MMA game, but admits the size difference is a major concern. He ultimately suggests passing on the fight.
The MMA Guru picks Bea Malecki due to her massive size advantage. He notes Malecki is 5'9" with 74-inch reach, while Nunes is 5'2". Malecki has power and grappling, and will be about 15 pounds heavier. He acknowledges Nunes has KO power but believes Malecki's size will be decisive.
Ramona Pascual - Fight History
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamires Vidal | 1 | 17 of 29 | 58% | 22 of 34 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:56 |
| Ramona Pascual | 0 | 13 of 14 | 92% | 17 of 18 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:23 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tamires Vidal | 1 | 17 of 29 | 58% | 22 of 34 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:56 |
| Ramona Pascual | 0 | 13 of 14 | 92% | 17 of 18 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:23 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamires Vidal | 17 of 29 | 58% | 6 of 17 | 7 of 8 | 4 of 4 | 13 of 25 | 4 of 4 | 0 of 0 |
| Ramona Pascual | 13 of 14 | 92% | 3 of 4 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 10 of 10 | 3 of 4 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tamires Vidal | 17 of 29 | 58% | 6 of 17 | 7 of 8 | 4 of 4 | 13 of 25 | 4 of 4 | 0 of 0 |
| Ramona Pascual | 13 of 14 | 92% | 3 of 4 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 10 of 10 | 3 of 4 | 0 of 0 |
Angelo picks Ramona Pascual despite acknowledging she has lost previous picks. He notes Pascual is well-rounded and tough, with solid striking and takedown defense, but lacks cardio and elite skills. He questions why Vidal was signed, citing poor stand-up and takedowns, but admits Vidal could dominate if she gets takedowns. The pick is hesitant because he's been wrong on Pascual before.
Big Brady sees no reason for Vidal to be favored, calling this a low-level fight where neither fighter deserves to be the favorite. He notes Vidal's poor striking and questionable wins, while Pascual has UFC experience and better striking. However, he has no confidence in the pick and expects a greasy decision, acknowledging Vidal's submission threat from guard.
Cody picks Ramona Pascual, noting that Vidal's only win came via a sloppy heel hook at a very low level. He watched Vidal's fight against Eileen Perez, which was in a makeshift gym, and was unimpressed. Pascual has shown glimpses of improvement, getting three takedowns against Josiane Nunes and dropping Jocelyn Edwards with a body shot. At 135 pounds, Pascual may be more physical and have better Muay Thai and clinch work. Cody thinks Pascual is the better all-around fighter and is surprised she is the underdog.
Connor picks Vidal, noting that Pascual has never beaten anyone of note and is a dead end at 34. Vidal is younger and has room to grow, though her technique is raw. Connor acknowledges that Pascual has a better process but lacks the athleticism to execute.
Daniel Levi picks Ramona Pascual based on her UFC experience and success getting takedowns in her UFC fights. He admits he doesn't have much analysis for this low-level fight but goes with the underdog.
The host sees Vidal as overrated, noting her limited striking (mostly an overhand right) and reliance on grappling against weak competition. He highlights that Vidal's wins came against questionable opponents and she was losing on the feet in previous fights before getting takedowns. He believes Pascual has enough output and grappling to stay safe and grind out a decision, making the underdog line of +135 valuable.
Paul picks Pascual, noting that she opened at +200 and has since moved to +120. He has seen her Instagram and she looks more defined at 135. He thinks Vidal's performance against Perez was horrible and that Pascual has shown she can hang in there. He is not betting it heavily but picks Pascual for the show.
The MMA Guru picks Ramona Pascual as an underdog, citing her size advantage and experience against tougher competition. He notes that Tamires Vidal is unproven and lost to Karol Rosa, while Pascual trains at Syndicate MMA and has looked good against fighters like Josiane Nunes and Jocelyn Edwards. However, he admits uncertainty about Vidal's potential, making this a hesitant pick based on known factors.
Zane picks Vidal because she is more athletic and has finishing potential, while Pascual is slow and unathletic. Vidal's only loss is to a decent fighter, and she has beaten some opponents with wins. However, Zane notes that Vidal's striking is messy and she relies on overhands and takedowns.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joselyne Edwards | 0 | 63 of 109 | 57% | 65 of 113 | 1 of 11 | 9% | 0 | 0 | 1:02 |
| Ramona Pascual | 0 | 164 of 268 | 61% | 175 of 280 | 0 of 3 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:52 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joselyne Edwards | 0 | 32 of 47 | 68% | 33 of 49 | 0 of 3 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:05 |
| Ramona Pascual | 0 | 48 of 88 | 54% | 52 of 93 | 0 of 2 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:37 | |
| 2 | Joselyne Edwards | 0 | 17 of 34 | 50% | 18 of 36 | 1 of 3 | 33% | 0 | 0 | 0:20 |
| Ramona Pascual | 0 | 51 of 77 | 66% | 52 of 78 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:15 | |
| 3 | Joselyne Edwards | 0 | 14 of 28 | 50% | 14 of 28 | 0 of 5 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:37 |
| Ramona Pascual | 0 | 65 of 103 | 63% | 71 of 109 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joselyne Edwards | 63 of 109 | 57% | 23 of 63 | 20 of 24 | 20 of 22 | 44 of 86 | 19 of 23 | 0 of 0 |
| Ramona Pascual | 164 of 268 | 61% | 22 of 83 | 65 of 98 | 77 of 87 | 152 of 251 | 12 of 17 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joselyne Edwards | 32 of 47 | 68% | 13 of 26 | 10 of 11 | 9 of 10 | 20 of 32 | 12 of 15 | 0 of 0 |
| Ramona Pascual | 48 of 88 | 54% | 4 of 26 | 20 of 35 | 24 of 27 | 48 of 88 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Joselyne Edwards | 17 of 34 | 50% | 6 of 22 | 8 of 9 | 3 of 3 | 11 of 28 | 6 of 6 | 0 of 0 |
| Ramona Pascual | 51 of 77 | 66% | 5 of 20 | 15 of 24 | 31 of 33 | 49 of 74 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Joselyne Edwards | 14 of 28 | 50% | 4 of 15 | 2 of 4 | 8 of 9 | 13 of 26 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 0 |
| Ramona Pascual | 65 of 103 | 63% | 13 of 37 | 30 of 39 | 22 of 27 | 55 of 89 | 10 of 14 | 0 of 0 |
Play-by-Play
View on SherdogBETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Edwards (-170), Pascual (+150)
Round 1
For the first time since the pandemic shut things down in 2020, the UFC is breaking the cycle of the U.S., Fight Island or London. This pay-per-view card, one that airs excruciatingly early for local Singapore crowds, will be posted up in the home of One Championship, in the very building One has made its home for the past couple years. It will do so with a fight card that may start slow but builds into something that could be quite special, and we begin with a rare women’s featherweight tilt. After losing her UFC debut in February, Pascual (6-3, 0-1 UFC) will try again in the division, this time meeting ex-bantamweight Edwards (10-4, 1-2 UFC) at 145 pounds. Finish rates of 80% or higher follow both women into this meeting, so judges hope to be out of the equation while referee John Sharp may be needed at a moment’s notice. The ladies do not touch gloves to open the night, and instead they would like to trade strikes early. Pascual begins with several slow low kicks, appearing to be more in search of range than to do damage. Edwards paws back with her hands in a half-hearted effort as well, and she reaches out with an overhand right that has considerably more mustard on it. Pascual responds with a heavier leg kick, and Edwards walks her down and smacks Pascual in the face several times. Pascual bounces off the wall and attempts to get her leg kicks going, only for Edwards to check one and give her pause. Edwards measures her with multiple front kicks, and she swarms her foe with looping punches that force Pascual to again ricochet off the fencing. Pascual looks to punch her way into a takedown try, and although she gets countered with a solid right hand, she does close the distance and tie Edwards up. The pink-haired Edwards does not want to stay in this position, and she shoves her opponent violently back to get the separation she seeks. Edwards has her own leg kick checked when she attempts one at range, and she does not appear concerned as she continues to toss them out while mixing them up with punches to the midsection. Edwards is able to keep the fighter from the Philippines at bay with repeated push kicks to the upper torso, and she marks up Pascual’s body with these kicks again and again. Edwards gets tagged with one single punch, but she does not slow with her high-volume approach that is more about touching than dealing serious damage. When Edwards goes for a side kick, Pascual bears down on her and pushes her to the wall. Edwards attempts to change things up with a trip of her own, and Pascual fights it off and backs off to belt Edwards in the midsection with a thudding kick. “La Pantera” lets out an audible grunt of pain as she doubles over from the blow, and Pascual sees she has done some damage and tries to finish the job with punches and knees. Edwards survives, blocks several of the oncoming shots, and retreats. As she does, Pascual kicks her in the head, and Edwards wobbles back to the cage. Pascual runs out of time before she can seek out the stoppage, as the horn sounds mid-combination.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Pascual
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Pascual
Mike Sloan scores the round: 10-9 Pascual
Round 2
Edwards looks to start things off in the second frame with more of her volume-centric approach, partially in hopes of keeping Pascual off of her so that she can get the remainder of her wind back. Pascual pushes forward regardless of this, and she jams the Panamanian into the wire as she punches her. Edwards circles away and lets go with a four-punch combo, and the last one has the most significant impact of the bunch. Pascual pays it no mind as she strides forward headhunting rather than targeting the compromised midsection, and she slugs Edwards in the chops with two hooks. Edwards jabs the body with kicks with her toes extended, forcing Pascual to fight at the end of her foe’s kicks. Pascual reaches out with a left hook that glances off the chin, and Edwards shakes it off and keeps pawing with strikes. Pascual looks for a takedown, and Edwards sprawls or stuffs her with ease and keeps battering Pascual’s body. Edwards keeps her mouth open and has her hands low, but her kicks keep coming to disallow Pascual from her full-throated attacks. The kicks from Edwards are slowing, but they are effective at forcing Pascual to take a step back to avoid them. Edwards slams one kick to the outside of Pascual’s thigh, and her kicks are practically the only offense coming from either woman for a good stretch. Pascual swipes out with a left, but she is out of range thanks to Edwards’ kicks. Edwards adjusts her trajectory of kicks to turn some into oblique kicks, stomping down to the knee and giving Pascual a bit of pause. Pascual absorbs a few to power into a pair of punches, and Edwards is the sharper with a right hand counter. Pascual gets tired of taking these body kicks, latching on to one and throwing Edwards to the mat with seconds to spare. Instead of playing in the guard, Pascual lets her back up as the horn blares.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Pascual
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Pascual
Mike Sloan scores the round: 10-9 Pascual
Round 3
Edwards decides to continue her work with light kicks to the body and knee, and these are pitter-patter shots that are barely stay-busy strikes with little-to-no impact on them. She sits down on a few, but they get blocked or checked respectively when she does. Pascual ignores the kicks so that she can crash forwards in pursuit of a single, and Edwards hacks at her with elbows that land on the spine, forcing a warning to come from Sharp. Edwards gets the proper leverage to buck Pascual off of her, and she breaks free so that she can resume her steady approach of kicks. Pascual shrugs a few off to bowl forward, and she gets caught with an uppercut on the way in but still manages to grab hold of a single. Edwards not only stops it in its tracks, but she strings together several punches to the head and body that draw a visible reaction from her foe. Edwards has a few solid kicks to the body slow Pascual, who appears stunned from the strikes. Edwards uses this opportunity to let go with an axe kick, but it is out of range. Pascual answers several kicks with one powerful one, and Edwards switches stances briefly. “La Pantera” crashes forward with a superwoman punch, and she dings Pascual with an uppercut. They toss out kicks at the same time, and Edwards answers with several more to all targets low and high. Pascual grabs a body kick so that she can trip Edwards down, but Edwards hops away on her other leg and snatches her foot back so that she gains space. Edwards then chops at her opponent, and kicks to the body open up punches to the head as Pascual reacts again. Edwards stands Pascual up when Pascual tries to take her down, and she strings together a few punches. Pascual darts forward for a desperation takedown that is nowhere close to the target, as Edwards shoves her away and marks her up with punches. They both trade high kicks, and the fight comes to a close. It could be a close one, depending on how judges score Edwards’ excellent volume compared to Pascual’s more powerful blows in the first two rounds.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Edwards (29-28 Pascual)
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Edwards (29-28 Pascual)
Mike Sloan scores the round: 10-9 Edwards (29-28 Pascual)
The Official Result
Joselyne Edwards def. Ramona Pascual via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Angelo picks Ramona Pascual as an underdog, citing her size advantage, durability, and improved grappling. He notes that Edwards is a good kickboxer but has poor takedown defense and lacks the power of Joselyn Nunes, whom Pascual survived. He believes Pascual can use her Muay Thai and pressure to get the fight to the ground and control it there.
Big Brady picks Ramona Pascual as an underdog to start the card. He notes that Joselyne Edwards has poor takedown defense (47%) and has been controlled for over 11 minutes in multiple fights. Pascual's path to victory is getting the fight to the mat, though her cardio is a concern. He predicts a decision win for Pascual.
Cody picks Pascual as an underdog, citing her size, grappling, and experience in Asia. He thinks Edwards is undersized at 145 and that Pascual can use her wrestling to control the fight. He notes Pascual's toughness and learning experience from the Nunes fight.
Daniel Levi picks Joselyne Edwards, believing she is the better striker and will score enough points standing to override any takedowns from Pascual. He views the fight as a dog or pass situation but officially picks Edwards. He is not confident due to Edwards' takedown defense issues.
Edwards is the much better striker and will be offensive off her back. Pascual will likely land takedowns but is inactive on top, and Edwards can catch her in a submission. Edwards' takedown defense is poor, but Pascual's lack of damage and Edwards' submission threat should lead to a finish. I like Edwards inside the distance or under 2.5 rounds.
Paul picks Edwards, citing her superior striking and speed. He thinks Pascual showed little in her debut and that Edwards' boxing will be too much. He expects Edwards to win by decision or TKO.
The MMA Guru leans towards Joselyne Edwards due to her superior experience and technical striking. He notes that Ramona Pascual showed toughness against Josian Nunes but took significant damage. He believes Edwards' reach advantage (70 inches vs 66 inches) and better striking will allow her to win on damage, outweighing any grappling control from Pascual. He expresses slight concern about Edwards' past grappling issues but thinks she will do well at featherweight.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josiane Nunes | 2 | 98 of 222 | 44% | 119 of 245 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:43 |
| Ramona Pascual | 0 | 52 of 100 | 52% | 71 of 121 | 3 of 10 | 30% | 0 | 0 | 3:41 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Josiane Nunes | 1 | 28 of 73 | 38% | 37 of 83 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:03 |
| Ramona Pascual | 0 | 25 of 44 | 56% | 30 of 49 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 1:28 | |
| 2 | Josiane Nunes | 1 | 39 of 65 | 60% | 51 of 78 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:40 |
| Ramona Pascual | 0 | 9 of 18 | 50% | 20 of 31 | 1 of 4 | 25% | 0 | 0 | 2:00 | |
| 3 | Josiane Nunes | 0 | 31 of 84 | 36% | 31 of 84 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Ramona Pascual | 0 | 18 of 38 | 47% | 21 of 41 | 1 of 5 | 20% | 0 | 0 | 0:13 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josiane Nunes | 98 of 222 | 44% | 83 of 205 | 5 of 6 | 10 of 11 | 79 of 192 | 12 of 17 | 7 of 13 |
| Ramona Pascual | 52 of 100 | 52% | 25 of 71 | 20 of 22 | 7 of 7 | 43 of 89 | 6 of 6 | 3 of 5 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Josiane Nunes | 28 of 73 | 38% | 20 of 63 | 3 of 4 | 5 of 6 | 28 of 69 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 4 |
| Ramona Pascual | 25 of 44 | 56% | 6 of 25 | 14 of 14 | 5 of 5 | 20 of 38 | 4 of 4 | 1 of 2 | |
| 2 | Josiane Nunes | 39 of 65 | 60% | 35 of 61 | 1 of 1 | 3 of 3 | 25 of 46 | 7 of 10 | 7 of 9 |
| Ramona Pascual | 9 of 18 | 50% | 4 of 13 | 4 of 4 | 1 of 1 | 6 of 14 | 1 of 1 | 2 of 3 | |
| 3 | Josiane Nunes | 31 of 84 | 36% | 28 of 81 | 1 of 1 | 2 of 2 | 26 of 77 | 5 of 7 | 0 of 0 |
| Ramona Pascual | 18 of 38 | 47% | 15 of 33 | 2 of 4 | 1 of 1 | 17 of 37 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 |
Big Brady picks Josiane Nunes to win by first-round knockout. He notes Nunes has power and aggression, and that Pascual's competition has been very low level. However, he is hesitant because Pascual has improved training at Syndicate MMA and is much bigger. He also flags that Nunes has been taken down and gassed out in the past. He calls the fight 'sketchy' and says he doesn't know enough about Pascual to be confident.
Cody picks Nunes confidently, citing her pressure, power, and durability. He notes Pascual's low level of competition and poor takedown defense. Cody expects Nunes to win by knockout or decision, but hesitates due to women's MMA volatility.
Daniel Levi picks Josiane Nunes to win. He notes Nunes has one-hitter-quitter power rare for women's divisions, and that Pascual has not faced that level of competition. Levi acknowledges Pascual's size and ground game as potential threats, but believes Nunes' power and experience will be too much. He expects a spectacular finish.
The host leans with Pascual as an underdog, believing her grappling will be the key. He notes that Nunes has been taken down easily in the past and that Pascual should be able to drag the fight to the ground and control her there. However, he has concerns about Pascual's level of competition and is not confident enough to bet, but he considers the decision prop at +350.
Paul picks Nunes, noting her nuclear left hand and aggressive style. He believes Pascual is a warm body taking the fight on short notice and expects Nunes to finish her. Paul considered the knockout prop but found it juiced to -110.
The MMA Guru picks Josiane Nunes to win by first-round KO. He describes Nunes as a 'lab experiment' with monstrous power, noting her first-round KO of Bea Malecki and her regional knockouts. He believes Pascual is outmatched and that Nunes will land the KO blow early. He mentions that Pascual has been TKO'd before by ground and pound, and trusts Nunes' brutal hands to finish the fight in the first round.
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Big Brady picks Josiane Nunes to win by first-round knockout. He notes Nunes has power and aggression, and that Pascual's competition has been very low level. However, he is hesitant because Pascual has improved training at Syndicate MMA and is much bigger. He also flags that Nunes has been taken down and gassed out in the past. He calls the fight 'sketchy' and says he doesn't know enough about Pascual to be confident.
Cody picks Nunes confidently, citing her pressure, power, and durability. He notes Pascual's low level of competition and poor takedown defense. Cody expects Nunes to win by knockout or decision, but hesitates due to women's MMA volatility.
Daniel Levi picks Josiane Nunes to win. He notes Nunes has one-hitter-quitter power rare for women's divisions, and that Pascual has not faced that level of competition. Levi acknowledges Pascual's size and ground game as potential threats, but believes Nunes' power and experience will be too much. He expects a spectacular finish.
The host leans with Pascual as an underdog, believing her grappling will be the key. He notes that Nunes has been taken down easily in the past and that Pascual should be able to drag the fight to the ground and control her there. However, he has concerns about Pascual's level of competition and is not confident enough to bet, but he considers the decision prop at +350.
Paul picks Nunes, noting her nuclear left hand and aggressive style. He believes Pascual is a warm body taking the fight on short notice and expects Nunes to finish her. Paul considered the knockout prop but found it juiced to -110.
The MMA Guru picks Josiane Nunes to win by first-round KO. He describes Nunes as a 'lab experiment' with monstrous power, noting her first-round KO of Bea Malecki and her regional knockouts. He believes Pascual is outmatched and that Nunes will land the KO blow early. He mentions that Pascual has been TKO'd before by ground and pound, and trusts Nunes' brutal hands to finish the fight in the first round.
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