"Women's flyweight action kicked off UFC Houston at the Toyota Center on Saturday, as TUF champ Juliana Miller took on Carli Judice. Winner of The Ultimate Fighter 30, Miller still had under ten fights of pro experience, and entered off a win over Ivana Petrović. Judice was 2-1 under the UFC banner to start the night, in a match-up that was very much grappler versus striker."
"Miller quickly went for the leg in the card's opening fight, and while she could not convert that takedown immediately, she took Judice to the fence, got ahold of her back, and dragged her down. Seated like a backpack, Miller got her hooks in, though couldn't quite lock up a body triangle initially. She would, however, get it eventually, all the while sliding an arm under the neck."
"Judice was able to turn in and nearly reversed, but in a scramble it was Miller retaking the back. This time, Judice stood up, carrying the TUF champ's full weight. Moments later, Judice would free herself, and the back half of the round was much more her style. Stand-up attacks, with Miller trying to counter with takedowns and failing. Judice certainly had some moments though it may not have been enough to win back the round."
Juliana Miller, winner of The Ultimate Fighter 30 with fewer than ten professional fights, faced Carli Judice in a grappler-versus-striker matchup at UFC Houston. Miller pursued early leg attacks and converted takedowns to secure back control, hooks and eventually a body triangle while sliding an arm under the neck. Judice escaped and shifted the later portions of the first round to striking. The second round belonged to Judice, who cut angles and landed effective body kicks, uppercuts and a late knee for a 10-9 frame. Miller again achieved an early takedown in round three and rode the back.
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