Kalindra Faria

Kalindra Walquiri de Carvalho Faria (born July 23, 1986) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist, currently completes in the Women's Bantamweight division of the Oktagon MMA. Faria most recently competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

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, Karolina Kowalkiewicz and Jessica Aguilar.

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.

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. Lee was replaced by fellow promotional newcomer Mara Romero Borella who submitted Faria in the first round.

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.

Faria then faced Joanne Calderwood on August 25, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 135. She lost the fight via submission in the first round.

In January 2020, it was reported that Faria was released by UFC.

Post-UFC career Faria was scheduled to face Sidy Rocha at SFT MMA 21 on February 29, 2020. 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.

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.

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.

Personal life Faria is married to Muay Thai fighter and fellow head coach of Vale Top Team, Cristian Nogueira. In 2007, Faria gave birth to a daughter, Keylane Faria.

Championships and accomplishments Titan Fighting Championships Titan FC Women's Bantamweight Championship (one time; first, former)

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Lucia Szabová Submission (keylock) Oktagon 67

Třinec, Czech Republic Loss

Queila Braga Decision (unanimous) Centurion FC 17

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Loss

Julia Polastri Decision (unanimous) Iron Man MMA 24

Belém, Brazil Win

Diná da Silva Submission (rear-naked choke) Brazilian Fighting Series 10

São Paulo, Brazil Loss

Joanne Calderwood Submission (triangle choke) UFC Fight Night: Gaethje vs. Vick

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States Loss

Jessica Eye Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Stephens vs. Choi

St. Louis, Missouri, United States Loss

Mara Romero Borella Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 216

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Carina Damm Decision (unanimous) Titan FC 41

Coral Gables, Florida, United States Win

Tamires Souza Submission (armbar) Battle of Kings 1

Ilhéus, Brazil Win

Geisa Silva Sena TKO (punches) FEMMAESP: Cup 1

São Paulo, Brazil Loss

Karolina Kowalkiewicz Decision (split) KSW 30

Poznań, Poland Loss

Jessica Aguilar Decision (unanimous) WSOF 15

Tampa, Florida, United States Win

Sanja Sucevic Decision (unanimous) XFC International 4

Osasco, Brazil Win

Laura Balin Submission (rear-naked choke) MMA Super Heroes 3

São Paulo, Brazil Win

Alline Sério Decision (unanimous) XFC International 2

Osasco, Brazil Win

Hellen Bastos TKO (knee and punches) MMA Super Heroes 2

São Paulo, Brazil Win

Carina Damm Submission (armbar) MMA Super Heroes 1

Louveira, Brazil Win

Alessandra Silva Submission (armbar) Real Fight 9

São José dos Campos, Brazil Win

Dayse Santos Nascimento Submission (armbar) Detonic Fight 2

Ouro Fino, Brazil Win

Aline Sattelmayer TKO (punches) Detonic Fight 1

Monte Sião, Brazil Win

Alline Serio Decision (unanimous) Pink Fight 2

Campos dos Goytacazes, Brazil Win

Maria Elisabete Tavares Decision (unanimous) Pink Fight 1

Porto Seguro, Brazil Win

Alessandra Silva Decision (unanimous) Vale FC 1

Taubaté, Brazil Loss

Vanessa Porto Submission (armbar) Recife FC 4

Recife, Brazil Draw

Jennifer Maia Draw Power Fight Extreme 4

Lorena, Brazil Loss

Cláudia Gadelha Submission (armbar) Hard Fight São Paulo 1

Piracicaba, Brazil Win

Eloah Ribeiro TKO (punches) Stigado: Pro Fight 2010

Lorena, Brazil Win

Stefane Pereira TKO (punches) Okinawa Fight 2

São Lourenço, Brazil Loss

Carina Damm TKO (corner stoppage) X-Combat Ultra MMA 1

Vitória, Brazil Win

Joana Nardoni TKO (knees and punches) Planet Fight 1

Pindamonhangaba, Brazil Win

Iris Lopes TKO (knees and punches) Okinawa Fight 1

São Lourenço, Brazil