Chris Cariaso
UFC 2011–present · rated in 2 editions · peak overall 74.0
Scouting report
Chris "Kamikaze" Cariaso earned a title shot against Demetrious Johnson at UFC 178. Born in San Jose, California, Cariaso competed at both bantamweight and flyweight, building his game around Muay Thai striking and counter-wrestling, reflected in a 78 Kickboxing and 82 Cardio.
Peak ratings
By edition
Cariaso moved to the flyweight division in 2012, defeating Josh Ferguson before losing to John Moraga and Jussier Formiga. In late 2013, he rebounded with decision wins over Takeya Mizugaki and Iliarde Santos on Brazilian soil. His southpaw kickboxing combinations and footwork during this run are reflected in a 78 Kickboxing and 82 Cardio.
Building a three-fight winning streak in 2014 with decision wins over Danny Martinez and Louis Smolka, Cariaso earned a title shot against Demetrious Johnson at UFC 178, where he was submitted in round two. In 2015, he lost to Henry Cejudo. His movement and kicking output against elite opposition are reflected in his 78 Kickboxing and 76 Fight IQ.
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