Kalindra Faria

Kalindra Faria
BornKalindra Walquiri de Carvalho Faria[1]
(1986-07-23) 23 July 1986 (age 38)
Taubaté, São Paulo, Brazil
Height5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
Weight125 lb (57 kg; 8.9 st)
DivisionStrawweight
Flyweight
Bantamweight
Reach62 in (157 cm)
StyleMuay Thai, Brazilian jiu-jitsu
Fighting out ofTaubaté, São Paulo, Brazil
TeamMacaco Gold Team [2][3]
Vale Top Team
RankBrown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[4]
Years active2009–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total29
Wins19
By knockout7
By submission6
By decision6
Losses9
By knockout1
By submission4
By decision4
Draws1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

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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