Kalindra Faria

Kalindra Faria
Kalindra Faria
Born	Kalindra Walquiri de Carvalho Faria; 23 July 1986 (age 38); Taubaté, São Paulo, Brazil
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	Taubaté, São Paulo, Brazil
Team	Macaco Gold Team ; Vale Top Team
Rank	Brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
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

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

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