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Chris Cariaso

"Kamikaze"
17-8-0United StatesUnited StatesLast 5
Muay Thai 2-0
17-8-0 · 5 finishes · Full stats →
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CAREER SUMMARY

Chris Cariaso holds a professional MMA record of 17-8-0. Chris Cariaso has won 17 fights: 3 by KO/TKO, 2 by submission, 12 by decision. Of 8 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 3 by submission. In the UFC, Chris Cariaso lands 3.35 significant strikes per minute with 43% accuracy and averages 1.11 takedowns per 15 minutes. Chris Cariaso also has 2 recorded Muay Thai bouts. Most recent fight: October 3, 2015. Tracked organizations: UFC, WEC, STRIKEFORCE.

Profile

Height
5'3"160 cm
Weight
125 lbs57 kg
Reach
64"163 cm
Stance
Southpaw
DOB
1981-05-27
Age
45
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
San Jose, California, United States

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

  • Fight and Fitness · United States

Fight DNA

Striking Technician

UFCalendar's style model · Flyweight roster (107 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Punch power64
Kick power86
Punch speed96
Kick speed96
Accuracy82
Takedowns77
Ground striking70
Submissions78
Chin79
Body strength91
Cardio96

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 7-6-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed3.35per min
43% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.23per min
61% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed1.11per 15 min
39% success
Takedowns stuffed57%
Submission attempts0.8per 15 min
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Chris Cariaso sits in the top 25.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Chris Cariaso earns per fight.

Chris Cariaso's salary & career earnings →

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Sergio Pettis
    UFCUFC 192: Cormier vs Gustafsson· Oct 3, 2015· Flyweight· 17-8 vs 13-2
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  2. LOSS
    vs Henry Cejudo
    UFCUFC 185: Pettis vs Dos Anjos· Mar 14, 2015· Flyweight· 17-7 vs 8-0
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  3. LOSS
    vs Demetrious JohnsonTitle bout
    UFCUFC 178: Johnson vs Cariaso· Sep 27, 2014· Flyweight· 17-6 vs 14-2-1
    SUB
    R2 · 2:29
  4. WIN
    vs Louis Smolka
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Brown vs Silva· May 10, 2014· Flyweight· 17-5 vs 7-1
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  5. WIN
    vs Danny Martinez
    UFCUFC 169: Barao vs Faber 2· Feb 1, 2014· Flyweight· 16-5 vs 18-5
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  6. WIN
    vs Iliarde Santos
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Maia vs Shields· Oct 9, 2013· Flyweight· 15-5 vs 28-9-1
    TKO
    R2 · 4:31
  7. LOSS
    vs Jussier Formiga
    UFCUFC on FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold· May 18, 2013· Flyweight· 14-5 vs 15-2
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  8. LOSS
    vs John Moraga
    UFCUFC 155: Dos Santos vs. Velasquez II· Dec 30, 2012· Flyweight· 14-4 vs 13-1
    SUB
    R3 · 1:11
  9. WIN
    vs Josh Ferguson
    UFCUFC on FUEL TV: Munoz vs Weidman· Jul 11, 2012· Flyweight· 14-3 vs 8-5
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  10. WIN
    vs Takeya Mizugaki
    UFCUFC 144: Edgar vs Henderson· Feb 26, 2012· Bantamweight· 13-3 vs 15-7-2
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  11. WIN
    vs Vaughan Lee
    UFCUFC 138: Leben vs Munoz· Nov 5, 2011· Bantamweight· 12-3 vs 11-7-1
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  12. LOSS
    vs Michael McDonald
    UFCUFC 130: Rampage vs. Hamill· May 29, 2011· Bantamweight· 11-3 vs 13-1
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  13. WIN
    vs Will Campuzano
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Dunham vs Guillard· Jan 23, 2011· Bantamweight· 11-2 vs 8-4
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  14. LOSS
    vs Renan Barao
    WECWEC 53: Henderson vs. Pettis· Dec 15, 2010· Bantamweight· 10-2 vs 25-1
    SUB
    R1 · 3:47
  15. WIN
    vs Rafael Rebello
    WECWEC 49: Varner vs. Shalorus· Jun 19, 2010· Bantamweight· 10-1 vs 6-4
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  16. WIN
    vs Rolando Velasco
    California Regional· Oct 24, 2009· 9-1 vs 5-2-1
    TKO
  17. WIN
    vs Alvin Cacdac
    California Regional· May 30, 2009· 8-1 vs 6-7
    SUB
  18. WIN
    vs Anthony Figueroa
    StrikeforceStrikeforce: Melendez vs. Thomson· Jun 26, 2008· Bantamweight· 7-1 vs 4-3
    SUB
    R2 · 4:34
  19. LOSS
    vs Mark Oshiro
    Elite XC· Mar 21, 2008· 6-1 vs 12-1
    TKO
  20. WIN
    vs Rick McCorkell
    Elite XC· Oct 26, 2007· 6-0 vs 6-4
    DEC
  21. WIN
    vs Anthony Figueroa
    StrikeforceStrikeForce-EliteXC: Shamrock vs. Baroni· Jun 21, 2007· Bantamweight· 5-0 vs 2-1
    UD
    R3 · 3:00
  22. WIN
    vs David Barrios
    Cage Combat FC· May 12, 2007· 4-0 vs 0-3
    TKO
  23. WIN
    vs Andrew Valladerez
    StrikeforceStrikeforce: Young Guns· Feb 9, 2007· 3-0 vs 0-1
    UD
    R3 · 3:00
  24. WIN
    vs Walt Hughes
    California Regional· Aug 12, 2006· 2-0 vs 0-4
    DEC
  25. WIN
    vs Ralph Alvarado
    California Regional· May 13, 2006· 1-0 vs 0-1
    DEC

Official UFC Ranking

Chris Cariaso's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current
Unranked
Peak
#7 Flyweight
First ranked
Feb 4, 2013
Times ranked
116

Flyweight

#1#5#10#15201420152016Feb 4, 2013 · #7May 21, 2013 · #8Nov 18, 2013 · #7Dec 16, 2013 · #9Apr 14, 2014 · #10Apr 18, 2014 · #9Apr 21, 2014 · #11Apr 28, 2014 · #10May 12, 2014 · #8Jan 5, 2015 · #9Feb 16, 2015 · #10Mar 16, 2015 · #11Apr 13, 2015 · #10Aug 10, 2015 · #11Sep 7, 2015 · #10Oct 5, 2015 · #12Oct 26, 2015 · #14Nov 9, 2015 · #13Nov 23, 2015 · #14Feb 1, 2016 · #14#14

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1721▼12
Peak
1757Jul 11, 2012
Rated fights
27
15001600170020072009201120132015May 13, 2006 · 1528Aug 12, 2006 · 1546Feb 10, 2007 · 1578May 12, 2007 · 1600Jun 22, 2007 · 1659Jun 22, 2007 · 1630Oct 26, 2007 · 1674Mar 21, 2008 · 1653Jun 27, 2008 · 1693Jun 27, 2008 · 1673May 30, 2009 · 1706Oct 24, 2009 · 1724Jun 20, 2010 · 1739Dec 16, 2010 · 1715Jan 23, 2011 · 1733May 29, 2011 · 1721Nov 5, 2011 · 1729Feb 25, 2012 · 1751Jul 11, 2012 · 1757Dec 30, 2012 · 1740May 18, 2013 · 1729Oct 9, 2013 · 1742Feb 1, 2014 · 1751May 10, 2014 · 1756Sep 27, 2014 · 1745Mar 14, 2015 · 1733Oct 3, 2015 · 17211721

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Frequently asked questions

When does Chris Cariaso fight next?

Chris Cariaso has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Chris Cariaso's record?

Chris Cariaso's professional MMA record is 17-8-0.

Who is Chris Cariaso fighting next?

Chris Cariaso's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Chris Cariaso fight last?

Chris Cariaso most recently fought Sergio Pettis at UFC 192: Cormier vs Gustafsson on Saturday, October 3, 2015, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Chris Cariaso fight in?

Chris Cariaso fights at Flyweight.

How many knockouts does Chris Cariaso have?

Chris Cariaso has 3 wins by KO/TKO and 2 wins by submission.

How tall is Chris Cariaso?

Chris Cariaso is 5'3" (160 cm) tall.

How much does Chris Cariaso weigh?

Chris Cariaso weighs 125 lbs (57 kg).

What is Chris Cariaso's reach?

Chris Cariaso has a reach of 64" (163 cm).

How old is Chris Cariaso?

Chris Cariaso is 45 years old (born May 27, 1981).

Where is Chris Cariaso from?

Chris Cariaso is from United States.