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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.