Chelsea Chandler submits Priscila Cachoeira at UFC Fight Night 278
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 8:20 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Chelsea Chandler secured a first-round submission victory over Priscila Cachoeira at UFC Fight Night 278 in Las Vegas on Saturday. This win marked Chandler's first fight finish since her UFC debut nearly four years ago. After a rough stretch of three losses in four fights and issues with weight, Chandler expressed confidence in her performance, claiming she knew the armbar would be available against Cachoeira. Chandler highlighted her improved conditioning and experience, attributing her success to focused training and medical treatment for injuries. She looks forward to continuing her career with this renewed momentum.
- •Chandler improves to 7-4 overall, 3-3 in UFC.
- •Submission victory came in the first round.
- •Chandler believes she showcases her best self now.
- •This marks her first finish since her UFC debut.
- •Chandler reflects on overcoming recent challenges.
- 8:20 PMYahoo Sports — UFC about to see real Chelsea Chandler, she says, after submission win
"After four straight fights of losses and/or missing weight, Chelsea Chandler finally got a near-perfect result Saturday.
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