The Lafayette, Louisiana native Judice flashed her trademark striking from the outset, picking apart and punishing Caliari with an assortment of attacks. While the Brazilian did her best to respond, Judice was a step ahead the entire way, and early in the third, she finally connected flush with the step-in knee she’d used throughout the fight, attacking the body and dropping Caliari.
After landing on the wrong end of split decision verdicts in each of her first two UFC appearances, Judice has now earned consecutive victories while establishing herself as a long-range prospect to track. Her striking and footwork give her an excellent base, and as she continues to garner more experience, the 26-year-old could grow into an even more intriguing action fighter in the flyweight division.
