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Carli Judice Has A Massive Opportunity To Enter W125 Elite At UFC 335

Carli Judice is poised for her most pivotal career moment at UFC 335, where she will face Maycee Barber in a high-stakes flyweight clash. The Louisiana native, who transitioned from softball to MMA after discovering the sport while working at an Outback Steakhouse, has dominated since turning pro in 2022.

Judice’s record includes three knockout victories in her professional debut, culminating in a standout performance on Dana White’s Contenders Series against Ernesta Kareckaite—despite losing, she earned a UFC contract. Her Octagon debut against Gabriella Fernandes ended in defeat, but she rebounded with explosive wins, including a head-kick knockout of Yuneisy Duben and a body-knee demolition of Nicolle Caliari at UFC 318, both earning her Performance of the Night bonuses.

With six consecutive wins—five by knockout—Judice now faces Barber, who ranks six spots above her in the Meta rankings, offering a chance to cement her status as a contender early in her career.

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