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Carli Judice Stops Jeisla Chaves With First-Round Body‑Kick TKO

The sudden midsection finish strengthens Judice’s case for a top-15 flyweight shot on the UFC roster.

Overview

  • Carli Judice defeated Jeisla Chaves by TKO from a body kick in the first round at UFC Fight Night 285, which took place Saturday at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.
  • The kick to Chaves’s midsection immediately crumpled her and prompted the referee to stop the fight after Judice followed with strikes.
  • Judice extended her winning streak and said in a post-fight interview that she wants a top-15 opponent next, pressing her case for a higher-profile matchup.
  • The loss handed Jeisla Chaves the first defeat of her professional career and ended her unbeaten run entering the UFC main card bout.
  • UFC on Paramount+ amplified the finish across social channels, turning the highlight into broader exposure that could speed Judice’s rise and affect future booking and rankings in the 125-pound division.