Carli Judice vs Ernesta Kareckaite — Fight recap

Ernesta Kareckaite defeated Carli Judice by split decision in Round 3 at 5:00. Kareckaite prevailed through higher striking volume, landing 184 of 405 significant strikes compared with Judice’s 168 of 294.

Judice was more accurate at 57% and consistently attacked the body, connecting with 70 body strikes, but Kareckaite’s pace and head-strike advantage helped sway two judges. Kareckaite landed 136 significant strikes to the head while Judice connected with 86, giving Kareckaite the clearer volume edge in the bout’s primary target area.

The matchup remained largely a striking contest, although Kareckaite completed the fight’s only takedown on two attempts. Judice defended the other attempt and recorded 3:15 of control time, compared with Kareckaite’s 0:41, but that positional work did not produce a submission attempt or knockdown.

Tactically, Judice favored efficiency, body work, and periods of clinch control, while Kareckaite controlled the broader pace through sustained output and more frequent head attacks. The narrow result positioned Kareckaite for further opportunities in the women’s flyweight division.