UFC Fight Night 254 video: Priscila Cachoeira's uppercut puts Josiane Nunes out cold
Priscila Cachoeira's first victory since August 2022 was one for the highlight reel when she put Josiane Nunes out cold at UFC Fight Night 254.
Cachoeira (13-6 MMA, 5-6 UFC) scored a clean knockout of Nunes (10-4 MMA, 3-3 UFC) in their women's bantamweight bout Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, landing a clean uppercut that immediately shut the lights out at the 2:46 mark of Round 1.
Check out the replay of the brutal finish below (via X):
PRISCILA CACHOEIRA NEEDED ONE PUNCH 👊 #UFCVegas104pic.twitter.com/8IPLGd1pG4
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) March 15, 2025
After the fight, Cachoeira was filled with excitement and emotion to get back on the winning track. She has had rough moments and controversial moments during her UFC tenure, but now has some positive momentum on her side.
Up-to-the-minute UFC Fight Night 254 results include:
- Priscila Cachoeira def. Josiane Nunes via knockout (punch) – Round 1, 2:46
- Carli Judice def. Yuneisy Duben via TKO (head kick, punches) – Round 1, 1:40
For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie's event hub for UFC Fight Night 254.
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