Nicolle Caliari
Brazil
Still searching for first UFC win
Caliari lost to Carli Judice via TKO (strikes) at 1:30 of Round 3 at UFC 318 on Saturday in New Orleans.
ANALYSIS
Making her second appearance with the UFC, Caliari again displayed plenty of toughness before coming up short. The Brazilian made a concerted effort to try to get Judice to the mat, but was only able to land 1-of-8 takedown attempts. She was overwhelmed on the feet, dropping the significant strike battle by a 109-32 count. Caliari eventually ate a knee to the body early in Round 3 which crumbled her to the mat and led to the finish. Set to turn 29 years of age in November, Caliari will likely need a win her next time out in order to extend her time with the company.
Making her second appearance with the UFC, Caliari again displayed plenty of toughness before coming up short. The Brazilian made a concerted effort to try to get Judice to the mat, but was only able to land 1-of-8 takedown attempts. She was overwhelmed on the feet, dropping the significant strike battle by a 109-32 count. Caliari eventually ate a knee to the body early in Round 3 which crumbled her to the mat and led to the finish. Set to turn 29 years of age in November, Caliari will likely need a win her next time out in order to extend her time with the company.
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Seeks first UFC win
Caliari will take on Carli Judice in a flyweight bout at UFC 318 on July 19, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Caliari is coming off a narrow loss via split decision to Ernesta Kareckaite in her UFC debut. Prior to that, she hadn't lost a professional fight since 2019. Now, she'll look to notch her first UFC victory against an opponent in Judice who just checked that box off for herself with a win back in March.
Caliari is coming off a narrow loss via split decision to Ernesta Kareckaite in her UFC debut. Prior to that, she hadn't lost a professional fight since 2019. Now, she'll look to notch her first UFC victory against an opponent in Judice who just checked that box off for herself with a win back in March.
Strong showing in debut loss
Caliari lost to Ernesta Kareckaite via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 28-29) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
The numbers say this fight was lopsided, especially on the feet, but Caliari showed well in her UFC debut, and no one would have batted an eye had she been awarded the decision. Caliari went to her wrestling game over and over, landing 3-of-14 takedown attempts. She did some nice work from top position, mostly in Round 1. The Brazilian's struggles came in the stand-up, at which point the taller, longer Kareckaite got the better of the striking exchanges between the two. Caliari's upside appears quite limited, but it wouldn't be the least bit shocking to see her pick up a handful of wins during her UFC run.
The numbers say this fight was lopsided, especially on the feet, but Caliari showed well in her UFC debut, and no one would have batted an eye had she been awarded the decision. Caliari went to her wrestling game over and over, landing 3-of-14 takedown attempts. She did some nice work from top position, mostly in Round 1. The Brazilian's struggles came in the stand-up, at which point the taller, longer Kareckaite got the better of the striking exchanges between the two. Caliari's upside appears quite limited, but it wouldn't be the least bit shocking to see her pick up a handful of wins during her UFC run.
Scheduled against Kareckaite
Caliari is scheduled to compete against Ernesta Kareckaite in a flyweight fight at UFC Vegas 101 on Jan. 11, according to Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Caliari has her UFC debut scheduled for 2025. She earned a promotion contract after submitting Corinne LaFramboise via armbar during Dana White's Contender Series 71.
Caliari has her UFC debut scheduled for 2025. She earned a promotion contract after submitting Corinne LaFramboise via armbar during Dana White's Contender Series 71.
Earns deal with Round 1 sub
Caliari defeated Corinne LaFramboise via submission (armbar) at 4:45 of Round 1 at Dana White's Contender Series 71 on Sept. 10. After the show, she was one of three fighters to be awarded an official UFC contract.
ANALYSIS
Caliari was calm and composed when rushed by her aggressive opponent, as she was able to steadily initiate clinches that turned into opportunities to take the fight to the ground. The third time on the ground was the charm, as Calairi secured the first-round finish in a fight that went off as a pick'em. The 27-year-old Brazilian is now set to provide depth in the women's flyweight division.
Caliari was calm and composed when rushed by her aggressive opponent, as she was able to steadily initiate clinches that turned into opportunities to take the fight to the ground. The third time on the ground was the charm, as Calairi secured the first-round finish in a fight that went off as a pick'em. The 27-year-old Brazilian is now set to provide depth in the women's flyweight division.