Kalindra Faria
Kalindra Walquiri de Carvalho Faria [ 1] (born July 23, 1986) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist competing in the Women's Strawweight division.[ 5] Faria most recently competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship .[ 6]
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Before joining the UFC, Faria amassed a record of 18–5–1 in fights against fighters such as Cláudia Gadelha ,[ 7] Karolina Kowalkiewicz [ 8] and Jessica Aguilar .[ 9]
Titan FC
In her lone appearance for Titan FC , Faria won the inaugural Titan FC Women's Bantamweight Championship against Carina Damm via unanimous decision.[ 10]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
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.[ 11] Lee was replaced by fellow promotional newcomer Mara Romero Borella who submitted Faria in the first round.[ 12]
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.[ 13]
Faria then faced Joanne Calderwood on August 25, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 135 .[ 14] She lost the fight via submission in the first round.[ 15]
In January 2020, it was reported that Faria was released by UFC.[ 16]
Post-UFC career
Faria was scheduled to face Sidy Rocha at SFT MMA 21 on February 29, 2020.[ 17] 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.[ 18]
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.[ 19]
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.[ 20]
Personal life
Faria is married to Muay Thai fighter and fellow head coach of Vale Top Team, Cristian Nogueira. [ 21] In 2007, Faria gave birth to a daughter, Keylane Faria. [ 22]
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
30 matches
19 wins
10 losses
By knockout
7
1
By submission
6
4
By decision
6
5
Draws
1
Res.
Record
Opponent
Method
Event
Date
Round
Time
Location
Notes
Loss
19-10-1
Queila Braga
Decision (unanimous)
CFC 17: REX MUNDI
January 20, 2024
3
5:00
Rio de Janeiro , Brazil
Loss
19–9–1
Julia Polastri
Decision (unanimous)
Iron Man MMA 24
June 24, 2022
3
5:00
Belém , 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
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