A high-energy women’s flyweight bout kicks off the preliminary card of UFC 318: Holloway vs Poirier 3, as Louisiana’s own Carli “Crispy” Judice (4–2) takes on Brazilian striker Nicolle Caliari (8–3) at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. With both fighters looking to climb the rankings, expect a fast-paced battle between power and precision.
Fight Details
| Event | Info |
| Date | Saturday, July 19, 2025 |
| Location | Smoothie King Center, New Orleans |
| Time | Prelims ~6:00 PM ET |
| Broadcast | ESPN+ / UFC Fight Pass |
| Weight Class | Flyweight (125 lbs) |
| Rounds | 3 |
Fighter Breakdown
🇺🇸 Carli Judice
Age: 26
Height/Reach: 5’7″ / 68″
Stance: Southpaw
Team: Headkicks MMA
Record: 4–2 (4 KO)
Recent Form: TKO win over Yuneisy Duben; split decision loss to Gabriella Fernandes
Strengths: Aggressive striking, head kicks, clinch elbows
Weaknesses: Decision losses, grappling transitions
Judice is a fan-friendly brawler with a 100% finish rate in her wins—all by knockout. She’s known for explosive starts and creative striking, including spinning attacks and head kicks. Fighting in her home state, she’ll have crowd support and momentum on her side.
🇧🇷 Nicolle Caliari
Age: 28
Height/Reach: 5’3″ / 62″
Stance: Orthodox
Team: Thai Brasil
Record: 8–3 (5 KO)
Recent Form: Split decision loss to Ernesta Kareckaite
Strengths: Muay Thai base, leg kicks, durability
Weaknesses: Reach disadvantage, defensive grappling
Caliari brings a gritty, technical style with solid kickboxing fundamentals. She’s resilient and capable of going the distance, but she’ll need to overcome Judice’s reach and pressure to impose her rhythm.
Tale of the Tape
| Attribute | Judice | Caliari |
| Height | 5’7″ | 5’3″ |
| Reach | 68″ | 62″ |
| Stance | Southpaw | Orthodox |
| KO Wins | 4 | 5 |
| UFC Finish Rate | 100% | 63% |
Key Storylines
Home Advantage: Judice fights in Louisiana, where she’s undefeated in regional promotions
Reach & Power: Judice has a 6-inch reach advantage and a higher KO ratio
Striker’s Duel: Both fighters prefer stand-up battles—expect fireworks early
Ranking Implications: Judice is ranked #42 worldwide; Caliari sits at #57
FIGHT ODDS
Carli Judice – 250
Nicolle Caliari + 205
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, July 18, 2025
