Women’s flyweights go head-to-head on Saturday night, as Carli Judice takes on the undefeated Jeisla Chaves at UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues in Sacramento.
Judice (6–2, 3–1 UFC) is riding a three-fight winning streak, punctuated by a unanimous decision victory over Juliana Miller in February. Chaves (8–0, 1–0 UFC) preserved her perfect record with a split-decision win over Yuneisy Duben in her Octagon debut in June.
Judice enters as a heavy -575 moneyline favorite on DraftKings Sportsbook. Chaves is a +425 underdog, with the fight total set at O/U 2.5 rounds.
Judice vs. Chaves Preview
Carli Judice
- 6–2 (3–1 UFC)
- 5–0 (T)KO
- 0–0 SUB
Carli Judice has the makings of a legitimate problem at 125 pounds. She’s an elite southpaw striker riding a three-fight win streak with a pair of highlight-reel stoppages. Her only professional losses have come by split decision: one earned her a UFC contract on Dana White’s Contender Series, the other a Fight of the Night bonus in her Octagon debut.
“Crispy,” 27, swarms her opponents with relentless pressure and pace, able to keep fights standing with exceptional takedown defense. Following a one-sided decision win over Juliana Miller earlier this year, the Louisiana native is eyeing another statement performance as she inches closer to the flyweight top-15.
Jeisla Chaves
- 8–0 (1–0 UFC)
- 4–0 (T)KO
- 0–0 SUB
Jeisla Chaves arrives in Sacramento with an unblemished resume, starting her career at 8–0 with four wins by knockout or TKO. However, cracks have begun to show since the Brazilian contender first stepped into the Octagon.
“A Braba,” 29, has fought to a split decision in both her fights across DWCS and the UFC. While still a formidable striker with a solid ground game, her fight-ending prowess has so far eluded her at the sport’s highest level. She may have to dip back into that toolkit as she progresses in the UFC.
Judice vs. Chaves Pick, Best Bet
Carli Judice is the overwhelming favorite for a reason. She enters with a striking arsenal that is equal parts polished and lethal, along with sound defensive grappling to keep the fight in her wheelhouse. Jeisla Chaves may be undefeated, but her back-to-back split decisions indicate that she’s beatable.
Judice has been raking in performance bonuses since joining the UFC, and there’s a strong chance that she does it again with a knockout victory in Sacramento.
