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12 Facts About Kalindra Faria

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

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In 2017, Kalindra 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.

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Kalindra Faria next faced Jessica Eye at UFC Fight Night: Stephens vs Choi on January 14,2018.

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Kalindra Faria lost the back and forth fight by split decision.

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Kalindra Faria then faced Joanne Calderwood on August 25,2018 at UFC Fight Night 135.

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Kalindra Faria lost the fight via submission in the first round.

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

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8.

Kalindra Faria was scheduled to face Sidy Rocha at SFT MMA 21 on February 29,2020.

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On May 29,2022, making her first appearance since her UFC release in 2018, Kalindra Faria won the Brazilian FS Strawweight Championship at Brazilian FS 10, submitting Dina da Silva via rear-naked choke in the first round.

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Less than a month later, Kalindra Faria took on Julia Polastri at Iron Man MMA 24 on June 24,2022.

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Kalindra Faria is married to Muay Thai fighter and fellow head coach of Vale Top Team, Cristian Nogueira.

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In 2007, Kalindra Faria gave birth to a daughter, Keylane Kalindra Faria.