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Kalindra Faria
Brazilian mixed martial artist From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Kalindra Walquiri de Carvalho Faria[1] (born July 23, 1986) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist, currently completes in the Women's Bantamweight division of the Oktagon MMA.[5] Faria most recently competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.[6]
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Mixed martial arts career
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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]
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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
- Titan Fighting Championships
- Titan FC Women's Bantamweight Championship (one time; first, former)
Mixed martial arts record
| 31 matches | 19 wins | 11 losses |
| By knockout | 7 | 1 |
| By submission | 6 | 5 |
| By decision | 6 | 5 |
| Draws | 1 | |
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