SAN DIEGO – Priscila Cachoeira beat Ariane Lipski with a first-round TKO Saturday on the main card at UFC on ESPN 41 in San Diego.
Take a look inside the fight with Cachoeira, who has won four of five fights after starting her UFC career 0-3.
Priscila Cachoeira vs. Ariane Lipski
Aug 13, 2022; San Diego, California, USA; Priscila Cachoeira (red gloves) reacts after defeating Ariane Lipski (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Pechanga Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Result: Priscila Cachoeira def. Ariane Lipski via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 1:05
Updated records: Cachoeira (12-4 MMA, 4-4 UFC), Lipski (14-8 MMA, 3-5 UFC)
Key stat: Cachoeira’s 65-second finish was the sixth fastest in UFC women’s bantamweight history.
Cachoeira on the fight’s key moment
Aug 13, 2022; San Diego, California, USA; Priscila Cachoeira (red gloves) reacts after defeating Ariane Lipski (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Pechanga Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
“It can’t be better than that. That’s my style. That’s what I like to do – I like to strike. … This is the fruit of our work. I’m just reaping what I’ve sowed.”
Cachoeira on what she said to Lipski after the knockout
Aug 13, 2022; San Diego, California, USA; Priscila Cachoeira (red gloves) hugs Ariane Lipski (blue gloves) after defeating her during UFC Fight Night at Pechanga Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
“All I told her is to never give up and come back stronger. I am her fan. I’m a fan of her muay Thai. Because I had to fight her, I had to train my muay Thai so much to get better for this fight. ‘I am your fan, and do not give up because you’re a great fighter. I trained so hard for your style.’ I put myself in her shoes, initially.”
Cachoeira on what she wants next
Aug 13, 2022; San Diego, California, USA; Priscila Cachoeira (red gloves) fights against Ariane Lipski (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Pechanga Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
“It doesn’t matter where they put me. Of course, I like to fight in front of the fans. … I love to fight in front of fans. … I’m going to get better and you’er going to continue to see this kind of show. I need to work on my discipline a little bit – I understand. But I’m going to get there. I’m going to be there. Rest assured, I’m going to get there sooner or later.”
To hear more from Cachoeira, check out the video of the full post-fight interview below.