Best fights of Chris Cariaso
Over 9 years as a professional, Chris Cariaso has compiled a 17-8 (5) record, including two title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Chris Cariaso defeats Takeya Mizugaki
On February 26, 2012 Chris Cariaso faced Takeya Mizugaki in a bantamweight bout. Cariaso was 30 years old with a record of 12-3, and Mizugaki was 28 with a record of 15-6-2. Both Cariaso and Mizugaki were coming off a win. Cariaso won via unanimous decision.
2. Chris Cariaso defeats Danny Martinez
On February 1, 2014 Chris Cariaso faced Danny Martinez in a flyweight bout. Cariaso was 32 years old with a record of 15-5, and Martinez was 28 with a record of 18-4. Cariaso was coming off a win and Martinez was on a 4-fight winning streak. Cariaso won via unanimous decision.
3. Chris Cariaso defeats Rafael Rebello
On June 20, 2010 Chris Cariaso faced Rafael Rebello in a bantamweight bout. Cariaso was 29 years old with a record of 9-1, and Rebello was 29 with a record of 6-3. Cariaso was on a 3-fight winning streak and Rebello was coming off a win. Cariaso won via unanimous decision.
4. Chris Cariaso defeats Louis Smolka
On May 10, 2014 Chris Cariaso faced Louis Smolka in a flyweight bout. Cariaso was 32 years old with a record of 16-5, and Smolka was 22 with a record of 7-0. Cariaso was on a 2-fight winning streak and Smolka was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. Cariaso won via split decision.
5. Chris Cariaso loses to Michael McDonald via split decision
On May 28, 2011 Chris Cariaso faced Michael McDonald in a bantamweight bout. Cariaso was 30 years old with a record of 11-2, and McDonald was 20 with a record of 12-1. Cariaso was coming off a win and McDonald was on a 5-fight winning streak. Cariaso lost via split decision. Went the distance with McDonald.
6. Chris Cariaso defeats Vaughan Lee
On November 5, 2011 Chris Cariaso faced Vaughan Lee in a bantamweight bout. Cariaso was 30 years old with a record of 11-3, and Lee was 29 with a record of 11-6-1. Cariaso was coming off a loss, while Lee was on a 3-fight winning streak. Cariaso won via split decision.
7. Chris Cariaso submits Alvin Cacdac
On May 30, 2009 Chris Cariaso faced Alvin Cacdac. Cariaso was 28 years old with a record of 7-1, and Cacdac was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cariaso was coming off a win. Cariaso submitted Alvin Cacdac via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
8. Chris Cariaso loses to Demetrious Johnson via KO
On September 27, 2014 Chris Cariaso fought Demetrious Johnson for the UFC flyweight title. Cariaso was 33 years old with a record of 17-5, and Johnson was 28 with a record of 13-2-1. Cariaso was on a 3-fight winning streak and Johnson was on a 6-fight winning streak. Johnson submitted Cariaso via kimura in the 2nd round. Failed to capture the title.
9. Chris Cariaso KOs Rolando Velasco
On October 24, 2009 Chris Cariaso fought Rolando Velasco for the vacant ISCF bantamweight title. Cariaso was 28 years old with a record of 8-1, and Velasco was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cariaso was on a 2-fight winning streak. Cariaso stopped Rolando Velasco via TKO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
10. Chris Cariaso submits Anthony Figueroa in their 2nd fight
On June 17, 2008 Chris Cariaso faced Anthony Figueroa. It was their second meeting. Cariaso was 27 years old with a record of 6-1, and Figueroa was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cariaso was coming off a loss. Cariaso submitted Anthony Figueroa via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round.