UFC on ESPN 72: Dolidze vs. Hernandez, scheduled for August 9, 2025, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, features a women’s bantamweight bout between Panamanian striker Joselyne Edwards and Brazilian knockout artist Priscila Cachoeira. Both fighters are coming off statement wins and will look to push closer to the top 10 in a matchup that promises plenty of striking exchanges.

Joselyne Edwards
Joselyne Edwards (15–6) is a long, rangy striker who uses her jab, front kicks, and lateral movement to control distance. At 5’8” with a 70-inch reach, she often enjoys a reach advantage over her opponents, which allows her to dictate range and tempo. Edwards is also dangerous on the mat, with four career submissions, including a slick third-round armbar against Tamires Vidal in early 2025.

Her recent first-round TKO victory over Chelsea Chandler was one of her sharpest UFC performances to date, showcasing improved accuracy and shot selection. However, Edwards has shown vulnerability when pressured, particularly in fights where opponents force her into clinch or cage battles.

Joselyne Edwards – Last 5 Fights:

1. Win vs. Chelsea Chandler – TKO (Punches) – UFC FN, April 12, 2025
2. Win vs. Tamires Vidal – Submission (Armbar) – UFC FN, February 8, 2025
3. Loss vs. Ailín Pérez – Decision (Unanimous) – UFC 299, March 9, 2024
4. Loss vs. Nora Cornolle – Decision (Unanimous) – UFC FN, September 2, 2023
5. Win vs. Lucie Pudilová – Decision (Split) – UFC FN, April 15, 2023

Edwards’ key to victory lies in using her reach to stay at kicking range, avoiding prolonged brawls, and capitalizing on any opportunities to take the fight to the ground where she can exploit Cachoeira’s defensive grappling.

Priscila Cachoeira
Priscila Cachoeira (13–6) is an all-action pressure fighter who lives up to her nickname “Zombie Girl.” Known for her durability and fight-ending power, she has earned eight of her career wins by knockout. Her most recent outing was a first-round KO over Josiane Nunes in June 2025, a performance that earned her a Performance of the Night bonus and reaffirmed her reputation as one of the division’s hardest hitters.

Cachoeira’s style is built on constant forward movement, aggressive combinations, and a willingness to take damage to land her own shots. However, her defensive striking remains a glaring weakness, and her grappling defense has been exposed multiple times, with four of her six losses coming by submission.

Priscila Cachoeira – Last 5 Fights:

1. Win vs. Josiane Nunes – KO (Punches) – UFC FN, June 21, 2025
2. Loss vs. Jasmine Jasudavicius – Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) – UFC 297, January 20, 2025
3. Loss vs. Miranda Maverick – Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) – UFC 291, July 29, 2023
4. Win vs. Ariane Lipski – TKO (Punches) – UFC FN, August 6, 2022
5. Win vs. Kim Ji-yeon – Decision (Unanimous) – UFC FN, February 26, 2022

Cachoeira’s best path to victory is to close the distance quickly, work inside Edwards’ reach, and force wild exchanges where her power can take over.

This fight is a clash of styles between Edwards’ measured range striking and Cachoeira’s relentless forward pressure. Edwards has the advantage in reach, technique, and submission skills, while Cachoeira holds the edge in raw power and aggression. The key question will be whether Edwards can maintain range and composure under heavy pressure or if Cachoeira can turn the bout into a firefight.

If Edwards keeps the fight at long range and mixes in takedowns, she can neutralize Cachoeira’s power and win on the scorecards. If Cachoeira forces early chaos and lands clean, she has the ability to end the fight in one shot.

Prediction
Edwards’ length, accuracy, and grappling advantage should allow her to avoid Cachoeira’s biggest weapons and dictate the fight’s pace. Expect her to stay disciplined, pick her shots from the outside, and use clinch breaks to reset distance.

Prediction: Joselyne Edwards def. Priscila Cachoeira via Decision (Unanimous)

A win here could solidify Edwards’ top-15 standing and set up a fight with a ranked opponent in late 2025, while Cachoeira will need to regroup if she cannot impose her pressure-heavy style.