Women's Bantamweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Josiane Nunes
10-4
Age
31
Height
5'2"
Weight
136 lbs
Reach
67"
Avg Fight Time
11:17
Gym
—
UFC Record
3-3(6 bouts)
Wins By
1 KO 0 Sub 2 Dec
Losses By
1 KO 0 Sub 2 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 1R3 2
Last 5
LLLWW
Finish Rate
70%
Bonuses
1
Style
Muay Thai
Location
Curitiba, Brazil
Last Fight2025-03-15
PC
L - Priscila Cachoeira
KO/TKOR1 2:46
Punch to Head At Distance
Opponent Last Bout
L - Joselyne EdwardsDecision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Fight History
LOSS
PC
vs Priscila Cachoeira
UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Dolidze 2· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 2:46
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 2:46
LOSS
JC
vs Jacqueline Cavalcanti
UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Borralho· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
CC
vs Chelsea Chandler
UFC Fight Night: Tuivasa vs. Tybura· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
RP
vs Ramona Pascual
UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Green· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
BM
vs Bea Malecki
UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Gastelum· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 4:54
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 4:54
WIN
ZF
vs Zarah Fairn
UFC 283: Teixeira vs. Hill· 2023-01-21
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Outside Fighter
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
5.7/min
Grappling
0.00 TD
Defense
52%
⚖️Josiane adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
14 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Knees
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level
71%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Leg Kicks
57%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Jabs
50%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🤼Clinch
Elbows
43%
⭐Other
Overhands
29%
Damage Events
29%
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Knees (71%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (128%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 250% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
1
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
Punch to Head At Distance
#11
100% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punch to Head At Distance (1x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Strikes/Min (5.7) and Strike Def% (52%).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (52%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
43%
Below Avg
0%100%
Striking Defense
52%
Average
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
43% acc86%
Clinch
75% acc11%
Ground
43% acc2%
Striking Differential-0.11/min
5.65 landed/min5.76 absorbed/min
5.65
Landed/Min
5.76
Absorbed/Min
0.67
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed382
Sig. Strikes Attempted887
Key Insights
Josiane is a distance-first striker, with 86% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 66% targeting the head.
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 86% of output at range with 43% accuracy.
Elite KD exchange: deals 3.0x more knockdowns than absorbed.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
0%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
58%
Above Avg
0%100%
TD Success Rate
0%
Landed
0
Defended
1
Total
1
0.00
TD / 15min
0.00
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
1
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
0
Landed
2
Attempted
0%
Accuracy
Key Insights
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
764
0.98
Ratio
Absorbed
780
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
6/2
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
30.1
Moderate
Strikes/Min
5.9
Standing %
95%
R3 vs R1 Output
102%
Key Insights
⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.98x) - absorbs more than deals.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (30.1) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 6 fights
R1 Control
0:10
R2 Control
0:29
R3 Control
0:07
R1 to Final
-16%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+29.6pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+29.6pp
Body
-13.7pp
Leg
-15.9pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+1.9pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
🥊 Peak performance in Round 1
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2563
StrongCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights