Veteran women’s bantamweights collide Saturday night, as Priscila Cachoeira takes on Chelsea Chandler at UFC Fight Night: Muhammad vs. Bonfim inside the Meta APEX.
Cachoeira (13–8, 5–8 UFC) has lost four of her last five bouts, punctuated by a unanimous decision loss (30–27, 2x; 29–28) to Klaudia Sygula in February. Chandler (6–4, 2–3 UFC) has dropped three of her past four, capped by a first-round TKO against Joselyne Edwards back in April 2025.
Chandler enters as a slight -122 moneyline favorite on DraftKings Sportsbook. Cachoeira is a +102 underdog, with the total set at O/U 2.5 rounds.
Cachoeira vs. Chandler Preview
Priscila Cachoeira
“Zombie Girl” may be running out of time in the UFC.
Priscila Cachoeira has dropped four of her last five bouts dating back to July 2023, three by stoppage, and she’s coming off a one-sided unanimous decision loss to Klaudia Sygula in February. A reckless brawler who often absorbs more punishment than she dishes out, the Brazilian was outlanded 151–99 in significant strikes in that bout — the ninth time in 13 trips to the Octagon that her opponent finished with the edge in significant strikes.
At 37, Cachoeira has minimal room for error if she wants to stay in the UFC. She’ll likely have to let her thunderous hands go — eight of her 13 pro wins have come by knockout — in pursuit of a statement victory.
Chelsea Chandler
Chelsea Chandler finds herself in a similar situation to her opponent. At 35, the American southpaw has gone 1–3 since July 2023 and is coming off a first-round TKO against Joselyne Edwards. But here’s the kicker: That fight took place well over a year ago.
The former No. 13 women’s bantamweight is still trying to recapture the glory from her TKO victory over Julija Stoliarenko in her 2022 debut, only her third career stoppage. Just one fight later, she flashed a disdain for getting hit — literally running away from Norma Dumont en route to an uninspired decision loss.
Possibly down to her last chance, Chandler must introduce another layer to her game if she wants to keep competing at MMA’s apex.
Cachoeira vs. Chandler Pick, Best Bet
Cachoeira’s aggression and knockout power should be the deciding factor in this one. Chandler has shown that she’s uncomfortable under pressure, and one shot from the heavy-hitting Brazilian should set the tone for the rest of the bout. Expect Cachoeira to invite chaos from the opening bell and walk away with an upset victory.
