# Kalindra Faria

Kalindra Walquiri de Carvalho Faria (born July 23, 1986) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist competing in the Women's Strawweight division. 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

Professional record breakdown :
| 31 matches | 19 wins | 11 losses |
| By knockout | 7 | 1 |
| By submission | 6 | 5 |
| By decision | 6 | 5 |
| Draws | 1 | 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. |