Joselyne Edwards vs Lucie Pudilova — Fight recap

Joselyne Edwards defeated Lucie Pudilova via split decision after three rounds on April 15, 2023, at the UFC event. Edwards landed 56 significant strikes at 49% accuracy while Pudilova connected on 39 of 98 significant strikes at a 39% clip.

The fight reflected contrasting approaches: Edwards pieced together striking combinations, particularly with her leg kicks (26 of 30 landed), while Pudilova pursued a grappling-heavy strategy, securing two takedowns and controlling 7:29 of total cage time compared to Edwards' 0:29. Despite Pudilova's superior control metrics, Edwards' superior striking volume and accuracy proved decisive with the judges.

The split decision verdict underscored the tightness of the bout, though Edwards' leg-kick dominance and overall striking efficiency gave her the edge on the scorecards. This win keeps Edwards competitive in the bantamweight rankings while Pudilova faces questions about her striking development at the UFC level.