Kalindra Walquiri de Carvalho Faria[1] (born July 23, 1986) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist competing in the Women's Strawweight division.[3] Faria most recently competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.[4]
| Kalindra Faria | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kalindra Walquiri de Carvalho Faria[1] 23 July 1986 Taubate, Sao Paulo, Brazil |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) |
| Weight | 125 lb (57 kg; 8.9 st) |
| Division | Strawweight Flyweight Bantamweight |
| Reach | 62 in (157 cm) |
| Style | Muay Thai, Brazilian jiu-jitsu |
| Fighting out of | Taubate, Sao Paulo, Brazil |
| Team | Vale Top Team |
| Rank | Brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[2] |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 29 |
| Wins | 19 |
| By knockout | 7 |
| By submission | 6 |
| By decision | 6 |
| Losses | 9 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 4 |
| By decision | 4 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Mixed martial arts career edit
Early career edit
Before joining the UFC, Faria amassed a record of 18–5–1 in fights against fighters such as Cláudia Gadelha,[5] Karolina Kowalkiewicz[6] and Jessica Aguilar.[7]
Titan FC edit
In her lone appearance for Titan FC, Faria won the inaugural Titan FC Women's Bantamweight Championship against Carina Damm via unanimous decision.[8]
Ultimate Fighting Championship edit
In 2017, Faria was set to make her UFC at UFC 216 against Andrea Lee, however as Lee had previously failed a drugs test, USADA required her to be in the testing pool six months before competing, causing her to pull out.[9] Lee was replaced by fellow promotional newcomer Mara Romero Borella who submitted Faria in the first round.[10]
Faria next faced Jessica Eye at UFC Fight Night: Stephens vs. Choi on January 14, 2018. She lost the back and forth fight by split decision.[11]
Faria then faced Joanne Calderwood on August 25, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 135.[12] She lost the fight via submission in the first round.[13]
In January 2020, it was reported that Faria was released by UFC.[14]
Post-UFC career edit
Faria was scheduled to face Sidy Rocha at SFT MMA 21 on February 29, 2020.[15] However, the bout was cancelled due to an unknown reason.
On August 26, 2020, news surfaced that Faria had signed a contract with Taura MMA.[16]
On May 29, 2022, making her first appearance since her UFC release in 2018, Faria won the Brazilian FS Strawweight Championship at Brazilian FS 10,submitting Diná da Silva via rear-naked choke in the first round.[17]
Less than a month later, Faria took on Julia Polastri at Iron Man MMA 24 on June 24, 2022. She lost the bout via unanimous decision.[18]
After a 16-month hiatus, Faria is scheduled to face Valesca Machado, replacing Isis Verbeek, on October 27, 2023, at Invicta FC 54: McCormack vs. Wójcik.[19]
Championships and accomplishments edit
- Titan Fighting Championships
- Titan FC Women's Bantamweight Championship (one time; first, former)
Mixed martial arts record edit
| 29 matches | 19 wins | 9 losses |
| By knockout | 7 | 1 |
| By submission | 6 | 4 |
| By decision | 6 | 4 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valesca Machado | Invicta FC 54: McCormack vs. Wójcik | October 27, 2023 | Boston, Massachusetts, United States | ||||||
| Loss | 19–9–1 | Julia Polastri | Decision (unanimous) | Iron Man MMA 24 | June 24, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Belem, Brazil | |
| Win | 19–8–1 | Diná da Silva | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Brazilian Fighting Series 10 | May 29, 2022 | 1 | 3:16 | São Paulo, Brazil | Return to Strawweight. Won the vacant Brazilian FS Strawweight Championship. |
| Loss | 18–8–1 | Joanne Calderwood | Submission (triangle choke) | UFC Fight Night: Gaethje vs. Vick | August 25, 2018 | 1 | 4:57 | Lincoln, Nebraska, United States | |
| Loss | 18–7–1 | Jessica Eye | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: Stephens vs. Choi | January 14, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | St. Louis, Missouri, United States | |
| Loss | 18–6–1 | Mara Romero Borella | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC 216 | October 7, 2017 | 1 | 2:54 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Return to Flyweight. |
| Win | 18–5–1 | Carina Damm | Decision (unanimous) | Titan FC 41 | September 9, 2016 | 5 | 5:00 | Coral Gables, Florida, United States | Won the inaugural Titan FC Women's Bantamweight Championship. |
| Win | 17–5–1 | Tamires Souza | Submission (armbar) | Battle of Kings | December 5, 2015 | 1 | 1:10 | Ilhéus, Brazil | |
| Win | 16–5–1 | Geisa Silva Sena | TKO (punches) | FEMMAESP: Cup 1 | October 24, 2015 | 1 | 3:07 | São Paulo, Brazil | Return to Flyweight. |
| Loss | 15–5–1 | Karolina Kowalkiewicz | Decision (split) | KSW 30: Genesis | February 21, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Poznań, Poland | |
| Loss | 15–4–1 | Jessica Aguilar | Decision (unanimous) | WSOF 15 | November 15, 2014 | 5 | 5:00 | Tampa, Florida, United States | For the WSOF Women's Strawweight Championship. |
| Win | 15–3–1 | Sanja Sucevic | Decision (unanimous) | XFC International 4 | April 26, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Osasco, Brazil | |
| Win | 14–3–1 | Laura Balin | Submission (rear-naked choke) | MMA Super Heroes 3 | March 30, 2014 | 2 | 2:43 | São Paulo, Brazil | Won the MMA Super Heroes Women's Strawweight Championship. |
| Win | 13–3–1 | Alline Sério | Decision (unanimous) | XFC International 2 | March 15, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Osasco, Brazil | Strawweight debut. |
| Win | 12–3–1 | Hellen Bastos | TKO (knee and punches) | MMA Super Heroes 2 | November 23, 2013 | 2 | 4:13 | São Paulo, Brazil | Won the MMA Super Heroes Women's Flyweight Tournament. |
| Win | 11–3–1 | Carina Damm | Submission (armbar) | MMA Super Heroes 1 | July 13, 2013 | 1 | 2:05 | Louveira, Brazil | MMA Super Heroes Women's Flyweight Tournament Semifinal. |
| Win | 10–3–1 | Alessandra Silva | Submission (armbar) | Real Fight 9 | June 15, 2013 | 1 | 1:34 | São José dos Campos, Brazil | |
| Win | 9–3–1 | Dayse Santos Nascimento | Submission (armbar) | Detonic Fight 2 | May 11, 2013 | 2 | 2:31 | Ouro Fino, Brazil | |
| Win | 8–3–1 | Aline Sattelmayer | TKO (punches) | Detonic Fight | February 23, 2013 | 2 | 2:19 | Monte Sião, Brazil | |
| Win | 7–3–1 | Alline Serio | Decision (unanimous) | Pink Fight 2 | March 10, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Campos dos Goytacazes, Brazil | |
| Win | 6–3–1 | Maria Elisabete Tavares | Decision (unanimous) | Pink Fight | January 29, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Porto Seguro, Brazil | |
| Win | 5–3–1 | Alessandra Silva | Decision (unanimous) | Vale Fighting Championship | August 6, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Taubaté, Brazil | |
| Loss | 4–3–1 | Vanessa Porto | Submission (armbar) | Recife Fighting Championship 4 | March 31, 2011 | 1 | 3:57 | Recife, Brazil | |
| Draw | 4–2–1 | Jennifer Maia | Draw | Power Fight Extreme 4 | November 20, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Lorena, Brazil | |
| Loss | 4–2 | Cláudia Gadelha | Submission (armbar) | Hard Fight Championship | September 25, 2010 | 1 | 1:10 | Piracicaba, Brazil | |
| Win | 4–1 | Eloah Ribeiro | TKO (punches) | Stigado: Pro Fight 2010 | July 3, 2010 | 1 | 3:52 | Lorena, Brazil | |
| Win | 3–1 | Stefane Pereira | TKO (punches) | Okinawa Fight 2 | March 7, 2010 | 1 | 2:03 | São Lourenço, Brazil | |
| Loss | 2–1 | Carina Damm | TKO (corner stoppage) | X-Combat Ultra MMA | September 20, 2009 | 2 | 1:52 | Vitória, Brazil | |
| Win | 2–0 | Joana Nardoni | TKO (knees and punches) | Planet Fight | June 20, 2009 | 1 | 1:26 | Pindamonhangaba, Brazil | |
| Win | 1–0 | Iris Lopes | TKO (knees and punches) | Okinawa Fight | March 8, 2009 | 3 | 0:52 | São Lourenço, Brazil |
References edit
- ^ a b "STATE OF NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND INDUSTRYATHLETIC COMMISSION" (PDF). boxing.nv.gov. October 7, 2017. Retrieved August 6, 2019.
- ^ Ryan Davies (October 6, 2017). "Welcome to the UFC: Kalindra Faria and Mara Romero Borella". Bloody Elbow.
- ^ "Kalindra Faria". fightmatrix.com. Archived from the original on August 31, 2016.
- ^ "Kalindra Faria - Official UFC® Profile". www.ufc.com.
- ^ "Claudia Gadelha vs Kalindra Faria". cagerank.com.
- ^ iplaTV (21 February 2015). "KSW 30: Karolina Kowalkiewicz vs Kalindra Faria WSTĘP DO WALKI" – via YouTube.
- ^ "WSOF 15: Jessica Aguilar vs. Kalindra Faria fight video highlights". 16 November 2014.
- ^ "Titan FC 41 results: Kalindra Faria closes Carina Damm trilogy, wins inaugural women's title". 10 September 2016.
- ^ "Andrea Lee releases statement following removal from UFC 216". 30 September 2017.
- ^ "UFC 216 live blog: Mara Romero Borella vs. Kalindra Faria". 7 October 2017.
- ^ "UFC Fight Night 124 results: Jessica Eye takes split from Kalindra Faria to snap four-fight skid". 15 January 2018.
- ^ "Sources: Calderwood to return vs. Faria Aug. 25". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2018-07-05.
- ^ "UFC Fight Night 135 results: Joanne Calderwood gets Hail Mary tap of Kalindra Faria". MMAjunkie. 2018-08-25. Retrieved 2018-08-26.
- ^ Simon, Zane (2013-01-29). "List of current UFC fighters". Bloody Elbow. Retrieved 2020-02-04.
- ^ "Junior Albini, Kalindra Faria e mais seis lutadores são demitidos do UFC, diz site" (in Portuguese). February 11, 2020.
- ^ Raphael Marinho (August 26, 2020). "Taura MMA assina com mais duas lutadoras ex-UFC: Ju Thai e Kalindra Faria". Grupo Globo (in Portuguese).
- ^ "De volta ao cage após saída do UFC, Kalindra Faria se torna a primeira campeã do Brazilian FS". Terra (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2022-06-11.
- ^ "Iron Man MMA 24 tem show de Sanderson Tita na luta principal e outros destaques". www.uol.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2022-06-29.
- ^ "Former UFC fighter Kalindra Faria steps into Invicta FC 54 co-main event against former champion Valesca Machado". MyMMANews.com. 2023-10-12. Retrieved 2023-10-18.
