MMA StatBook

Chris Cariaso

“Kamikaze”

FlyweightUnited States3-fight losing streak

17Wins
8Losses
0Draws

Professional record

Last 5: LLLWW

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Profile

Age
45 (born May 27, 1981)
Born in
San Jose
Height
5' 3"
Weight
125 lbs.
Reach
64"
Stance
Southpaw
UFC record
7-6
Title fights
1

How the fights ended

Wins in the UFC7

  • KO/TKO 1
  • Decision 6

Losses in the UFC6

  • Submission 2
  • Decision 4

UFC career stats

Striking

Significant strikes landed per minute
3.32 top 53%
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
2.42
Striking accuracy43%Better than 41% of flyweights
Strike defense60%Better than 72% of flyweights

Grappling

Takedowns per 15 minutes
0.84 top 67%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes
0.6
Takedown accuracy38%Better than 56% of flyweights
Takedown defense57%Better than 35% of flyweights

Next fight

No confirmed fight yet. Cariaso last fought on October 3, 2015 (Loss vs Sergio Pettis). Cariaso has not fought in the UFC for more than two years.

Booked fights appear here as soon as they are announced. See the full UFC schedule.

About Chris Cariaso

Chris Cariaso "Kamikaze" is a flyweight mixed martial artist, born in San Jose, United States on May 27, 1981. Cariaso stands 5' 3" with a 64" reach and fights southpaw.

Cariaso turned professional in 2006, debuting with ICFO. Cariaso arrived in the UFC with a 10-2 record. The UFC debut came at UFC Fight Night: Fight for the Troops 2 in January 2011, where Cariaso beat Will Campuzano by decision. Cariaso's UFC record stands at 7-6 after 13 fights.

Most of Cariaso's UFC wins (6 of 7) were decided by the judges.

Cariaso's record outside the UFC includes 3-0 in Strikeforce and 1-1 in ShoXC.

Cariaso's most recent UFC appearance was at UFC 192: Cormier vs Gustafsson in October 2015, where Cariaso lost to Sergio Pettis.

UFC fight history

  1. L

    Sergio Pettis

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC 192: Cormier vs Gustafsson

    Oct 3, 2015

    37Str 0TD 0KD
  2. L

    Henry Cejudo

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC 185: Pettis vs Dos Anjos

    Mar 14, 2015

    22Str 0TD 0KD
  3. L

    Demetrious Johnson Title

    Submission · Kimura From Side Control · R2 2:29

    UFC 178: Johnson vs Cariaso

    Sep 27, 2014

    6Str 0TD 0KD
  4. W

    Louis Smolka

    Decision - Split · R3 5:00

    UFC Fight Night: Brown vs Silva

    May 10, 2014

    64Str 2TD 0KD
  5. W

    Danny Martinez

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC 169: Barao vs Faber 2

    Feb 1, 2014

    73Str 0TD 0KD
  6. W

    Iliarde Santos

    KO/TKO · Punches to Head In Clinch · R2 4:31

    UFC Fight Night: Maia vs Shields

    Oct 9, 2013

    54Str 0TD 0KD
  7. L

    Jussier Formiga

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold

    May 18, 2013

    26Str 1TD 0KD
  8. L

    John Moraga

    Submission · Guillotine Choke Standing · R3 1:11

    UFC 155: Dos Santos vs Velasquez II

    Dec 29, 2012

    39Str 1TD 0KD
  9. W

    Josh Ferguson

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC on FUEL TV: Munoz vs Weidman

    Jul 11, 2012

    70Str 3TD 0KD
  10. W

    Takeya Mizugaki

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC 144: Edgar vs Henderson

    Feb 25, 2012

    37Str 0TD 0KD
  11. W

    Vaughan Lee

    Decision - Split · R3 5:00

    UFC 138: Leben vs Munoz

    Nov 5, 2011

    52Str 2TD 0KD
  12. L

    Michael McDonald

    Decision - Split · R3 5:00

    UFC 130: Rampage vs Hamill

    May 28, 2011

    44Str 1TD 0KD
  13. W

    Will Campuzano

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC Fight Night: Fight for the Troops 2

    Jan 22, 2011

    67Str 0TD 0KD

Full MMA career

Chris Cariaso is 17-8 across 25 professional fights in 9 promotions, since a pro debut on May 13, 2006 (ICFO). 12 of those fights were outside the UFC.

Pro wins17

  • KO/TKO 3
  • Submission 2
  • Decision 12

Pro losses8

  • KO/TKO 1
  • Submission 3
  • Decision 4
Finish rate
29% of wins
Longest win streak
6
Current streak
3 losses

Fights by promotion

PromotionRecordFirst fight
UFC7-62011
Strikeforce3-02007
ShoXC1-12007
WEC1-12010
CCFC1-02007
ICFO1-02006
LTD1-02009
WCSC1-02009
Warrior Cup1-02006

All professional fights

ResultOpponentMethodEventDate
L Sergio Pettis Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC 192 Oct 3, 2015
L Henry Cejudo Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC 185 Mar 14, 2015
L Demetrious Johnson Submission (kimura), R2 UFC 178 Sep 27, 2014
W Louis Smolka Decision (split), R3 UFC Fight Night: Brown vs. Silva May 10, 2014
W Danny Martinez Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC 169 Feb 1, 2014
W Iliarde Santos TKO (punches), R2 UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Shields Oct 9, 2013
L Jussier Formiga Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold May 18, 2013
L John Moraga Submission (guillotine choke), R3 UFC 155 Dec 29, 2012
W Josh Ferguson Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC on Fuel TV: Munoz vs. Weidman Jul 11, 2012
W Takeya Mizugaki Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC 144 Feb 25, 2012
W Vaughan Lee Decision (split), R3 UFC 138 Nov 5, 2011
L Michael McDonald Decision (split), R3 UFC 130 May 28, 2011
W Will Campuzano Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC: Fight for the Troops 2 Jan 22, 2011
L Renan Barão Submission (rear-naked choke), R1 WEC 53 Dec 16, 2010
W Rafael Rebello Decision (unanimous), R3 WEC 49 Jun 20, 2010
W Rolando Velasco TKO (punches), R2 LTD: Rumble in Richmond Oct 24, 2009
W Alvin Cacdac Submission (rear-naked choke), R1 WCSC: The Awakening May 30, 2009
W Anthony Figueroa Submission (rear-naked choke), R2 Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Thomson Jun 17, 2008
L Mark Oshiro TKO (punches), R1 ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series Mar 21, 2008
W Rick McCorkell Decision (unanimous), R3 ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series Oct 26, 2007
W Anthony Figueroa Decision (unanimous), R3 Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Baroni Jun 22, 2007
W David Barrios KO (head kick), R2 CCFC: Total Elimination May 12, 2007
W Andrew Valladerez Decision (unanimous), R3 Strikeforce: Young Guns Feb 10, 2007
W Walt Hughes Decision (unanimous), R3 Warrior Cup 1 Aug 12, 2006
W Ralph Alvarado Decision (unanimous), R3 ICFO 1: Stockton May 13, 2006

Full professional record from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Quick answers

What is Chris Cariaso's record?

Chris Cariaso's professional MMA record is 17 wins, 8 losses and 0 draws.

How old is Chris Cariaso?

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

How tall is Chris Cariaso and what is their reach?

Chris Cariaso stands 5' 3" with a 64" reach.

Who did Chris Cariaso fight last?

Chris Cariaso lost to Sergio Pettis by Decision - Unanimous at UFC 192: Cormier vs Gustafsson on Oct 3, 2015.