After over a year away from the Octagon and struggles at the start of her UFC career, Chelsea Chandler’s return is a success, submitting Priscila Cachoeira during the UFC Vegas 118 prelims.
Cachoeira looked to use her size and strength to her advantage early, as her striking had Chandler on the back foot. The momentum shifted, however, when Chandler landed a combination, emphasized by a left hand that rocked Cachoeira.
Chandler went in for the kill, and Cachoeira gave up her back on the ground. Chandler looked for a choke at first, but she eventually worked her way over to an armbar attempt. Chandler locked one in for a submission victory in round one.
Chelsea Chandler Submits Priscila Cachoeira At UFC Vegas 118
Chandler signed with the UFC in 2022 after starting her MMA career 4-1 in Invicta FC. Chandler scored a performance bonus-earning finish in her UFC debut but had since lost three of her last four, missing weight twice as well.
Chandler had not been seen since her loss to Joselyne Edwards in April 2025.
Cachoeira has now lost five of her last six.