Nicolle Caliari
Brazil
Takes decision for first UFC win
Caliari defeated Shauna Bannon via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Considering the level of competition she was facing, this was an underwhelming performance from Caliari. Of course, she entered having lost her first two UFC bouts and was likely fighting for her job, so the end result was all that mattered. Caliari won on the strength of four successful takedowns, 9:18 worth of control time, and one huge right hand which connected early in Round 3. In between, she gassed out badly and likely would have been in major trouble against most any other opponent. The Brazilian's roster spot should be safe for now.
Considering the level of competition she was facing, this was an underwhelming performance from Caliari. Of course, she entered having lost her first two UFC bouts and was likely fighting for her job, so the end result was all that mattered. Caliari won on the strength of four successful takedowns, 9:18 worth of control time, and one huge right hand which connected early in Round 3. In between, she gassed out badly and likely would have been in major trouble against most any other opponent. The Brazilian's roster spot should be safe for now.
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Facing Bannon in May
Caliari will take on Shauna Bannon at a UFC event in Las Vegas in May, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Caliari will head into the bout looking to bounce back from a pair of recent losses to Carli Judice and Ernesta Kareckaite in UFC play. The 29-year-old Brazilian fighter will have to overcome disadvantages in both height and reach compared to the older Irish fighter. With a 5-1 professional record in KO/TKO finishes, Caliari will likely be looking to use her stopping power to take out Bannon.
Caliari will head into the bout looking to bounce back from a pair of recent losses to Carli Judice and Ernesta Kareckaite in UFC play. The 29-year-old Brazilian fighter will have to overcome disadvantages in both height and reach compared to the older Irish fighter. With a 5-1 professional record in KO/TKO finishes, Caliari will likely be looking to use her stopping power to take out Bannon.
Out of Foro fight
Caliari has withdrawn from her scheduled fight against Carol Foro at UFC Seattle, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
It's unclear why Caliari had to pull out of the fight, but her withdrawal means she will have to wait a bit longer for her next shot at capturing her first UFC win. Stephanie Luciano will step in as Caliari's replacement.
It's unclear why Caliari had to pull out of the fight, but her withdrawal means she will have to wait a bit longer for her next shot at capturing her first UFC win. Stephanie Luciano will step in as Caliari's replacement.
Booked in Seattle
Caliari will take on Carol Foro at UFC Seattle on March 28, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Caliari won her shot in the UFC via Contender Series in September of 2024 but came up short in both trips to the Octagon in 2025, most recently losing via third-round stoppage to Carli Judice in July. She now draws Foro, another DWCS product, but one who is making her debut.
Caliari won her shot in the UFC via Contender Series in September of 2024 but came up short in both trips to the Octagon in 2025, most recently losing via third-round stoppage to Carli Judice in July. She now draws Foro, another DWCS product, but one who is making her debut.
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.
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.