Josiane Nunes • Stats, Record and Fight History

BIO

FIGHTS

STATS

UFC HISTORY & CAREER

• UFC Fight Night(3/15/25) Nunes was knocked out by Priscila Cachoeira at 2:46 of the first round
• UFC on ESPN(8/24/24) Nunes lost a three round split decision to Jacqueline Cavalcanti
• UFC Fight Night(3/16/24) Nunes lost a three round unanimous decision to Chelsea Chandler
• UFC 283(1/21/23) Nunes won a three round unanimous decision over Zarah Fairn
• UFC Fight Night(2/26/22) Nunes won a three round unanimous decision over Ramona Pascual
• UFC on ESPN(8/21/21) Nunes knocked out Bea Malecki at 4:54 of the first round

IMPORTANT FACTS

Pro since 2013

Seven wins by KO

Three first-round finishes

Has won nine of her last 12

On three-fight losing streak

Lone loss, in second pro fight, was via decision to UFC vet Taila Santos in 2013

Q & A

Q: When and why did you start training for fighting?

ANSWER: I started training 12 years ago to have better physical conditioning, as I played amateur football (soccer).

Q: Training:

ANSWER: I wake up around 7:00am and I will travel about 90 minutes by bus from my home. I do three workouts per day divided into fight and physical preparation. I spend the day at the gym and I make all my meals at the same time. I give Muay Thai classes and come home around 6:00pm

Q: What ranks and titles have you held?

ANSWER: I’m very well placed in the National MMA rankings.

Q: Do you have any heroes?

ANSWER: My Father

Q: What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC?

ANSWER: It’s about overcoming obstacles and fulfilling a dream. For years, I’ve been working to be where I am today, and I am very happy to be a fighter in the biggest MMA event in the world today.

Q: Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn?

ANSWER: No, only completed high school and in general services, and later taught martial arts classes (Muay Thai).

Q: Specific accomplishments in amateur competition?

ANSWER: I became a champion and holder of an amateur Muay Thai belt in a regional tournament.

Q: Favorite Striking technique:

ANSWER: Straight Punches