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
- 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 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 19–11–1 | Lucia Szabová | Submission (keylock) | Oktagon 67 | February 22, 2025 | 1 | 4:16 | Třinec, Czech Republic | |
| Loss | 19–10–1 | Queila Braga | Decision (unanimous) | Centurion FC 17 | January 20, 2024 | 3 | 5:00 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Return to Bantamweight. |
| 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 BFS 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 | Bantamweight debut. Won the inaugural Titan FC Women's Bantamweight Championship. |
| Win | 17–5–1 | Tamires Souza | Submission (armbar) | Battle of Kings 1 | 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 | 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 1 | 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 1 | January 29, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Porto Seguro, Brazil | |
| Win | 5–3–1 | Alessandra Silva | Decision (unanimous) | Vale FC 1 | August 6, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Taubaté, Brazil | |
| Loss | 4–3–1 | Vanessa Porto | Submission (armbar) | Recife FC 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 São Paulo 1 | 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 1 | September 20, 2009 | 2 | 1:52 | Vitória, Brazil | |
| Win | 2–0 | Joana Nardoni | TKO (knees and punches) | Planet Fight 1 | June 20, 2009 | 1 | 1:26 | Pindamonhangaba, Brazil | |
| Win | 1–0 | Iris Lopes | TKO (knees and punches) | Okinawa Fight 1 | March 8, 2009 | 3 | 0:52 | São Lourenço, Brazil | Flyweight debut. |
References
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- ^ "UFC Fight Night 124 results: Jessica Eye takes split from Kalindra Faria to snap four-fight skid". 15 January 2018.
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