Chris Cariaso

UFC |

TRAINING: I have been focusing on my strength training. In the morning I am working my BJJ and wrestling, in the afternoon I am working my striking, and in the evening I am doing my strength and conditioning.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I have been in martial arts since I was five. I saw some Bruce Lee films and I wanted to do what he was doing. When I was 11 I started training Muay Thai, and a few months later I had my first fight. Since then I have been hooked. I want to be the best that I can be.

What ranks and titles have you held? I have been the IKF US SanShou Champion, ISKA California Champion, SF Golden Gloves Champion. The Current ICSF MMA World Champion.

Do you have any heroes? Muhammad Ali is my all time hero.

What is your favorite technique? My favorite technique is the kick to the leg.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? Fighting in the UFC is a dream of mine. I didn’t think that I would be able to do it in my career. I am definitely going to make my family and the UFC proud.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I never went to college. I learned business by working for the late Alex Gong and now I own one of the top Muay Thai gyms in the nation. I didn’t need to go to college. I have always known what I wanted to do and I have never doubted my decision.

What was your job before you started fighting? The only job that I have ever had (since 16) was teaching Muay Thai and working in gyms.

• Had 1-1 record in WEC (defeated Rafael Rebello, lost to Renan Barao)

• Raced BMX his entire childhood until age 17. Former World Cup Cycling champion.

• Two wins by KO, two by submission

• Pro since 2006

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from all fights.

Total Fights:	9
Record:	13-3-0
Summary:	Muay Thai

Fighter Info

Nickname:	Kamikaze
From:	San Jose, California USA
Fights Out Of:	San Francisco, CA USA
Age:	30
Height:	5′ 3" ( 160 cm )
Weight:	135 lb ( 61 kg )

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

569

47% Successful

266

Types of Successful Strikes

266

64% Standing

23%

12%

171

Striking Defense

The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns

27% Successful

Grappling Totals by Type

Subm.

Passes

Sweeps

Takedown Defense

The percentage of total takedowns avoided

Result	Fighters	Event	Str	TD	Sub	Pass	Method	Replay
Win	Takeya Mizugaki	UFC® 144: Edgar vs. Henderson Feb 25, 2012	28	2	0	0	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Win	Chris Cariaso	UFC® 144: Edgar vs. Henderson Feb 25, 2012	37	0	0	0	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Win	Chris Cariaso	UFC® 138: LEBEN vs. MUNOZ Nov 5, 2011	52	2	1	8	R3Decision – Split	Ways To Watch
Win	Vaughan Lee	UFC® 138: LEBEN vs. MUNOZ Nov 5, 2011	29	4	2	0	R3Decision – Split	Ways To Watch

Loss	Michael McDonald	UFC® 130: Rampage vs. Hamill May 28, 2011	32	1	0	2	R3Decision – Split	Ways To Watch
Loss	Chris Cariaso	UFC® 130: Rampage vs. Hamill May 28, 2011	44	1	0	0	R3Decision – Split	Ways To Watch

Win	Will Campuzano	UFC® Fight Night™ : Fight for the Troops 2 Jan 22, 2011	62	0	0	0	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Win	Chris Cariaso	UFC® Fight Night™ : Fight for the Troops 2 Jan 22, 2011	67	0	0	0	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Loss	Chris Cariaso	WEC 53: Henderson vs. Pettis Dec 16, 2010	2	0	0	0	R1Submission	Ways To Watch
Loss	Renan Barao	WEC 53: Henderson vs. Pettis Dec 16, 2010	2	0	2	4	R1Submission	Ways To Watch

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