Women’s flyweights Carli Judice and Jeisla Chaves were the second fight in on the UFC Sacramento main card, with Judice riding a three-fight win streak with two post-fight bonuses in that stretch.
Brazil’s Chaves was a perfect 7-0 as a pro to start the night, winning her promotional debut last time out.
To open the fight Chaves worked kicks, and both women were active early, Judice moving forward, and Chaves countering. Lots of back-and-forth action through the first minute and a half, with both fighters landing repeatedly. While Chaves appeared to have a slight edge in terms of power, Judice was clearly a half step faster than her opponent.
It was a body shot (a kick) for Judice, however, that instantly changed the complexion of the fight. In a heartbeat, no less. The second that kick to the midsection landed, Chaves just crumpled. The ref was already heading into make the save as she covered up, and Carli Judice had her fourth straight victory, while spoiling the perfect record of Jeisla Chaves.
Judice, who won a UFC contract off a loss on the Contender Series in 2023, may now find herself cracking the top 15 at 125lbs.
Official Result: Carli Judice def. Jeisla Chaves by TKO (body kick), Round 1, 1:39
