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Cynthia Calvillo

#5 Women's Flyweight Division • 9-1-1 (W-L-D)

Stats & Records

  • 2
    Wins by Knockout
  • 3
    Wins by Submission
Striking accuracy 43% 43%

Striking accuracy

Sig. Strikes Landed
337
Sig. Strikes Attempted
781
Grappling accuracy 43% 43%

Grappling accuracy

Takedowns Landed
5
Takedowns Attempted
23
4.12
Sig. Str. Landed
Per Min
3.54
Sig. Str. Absorbed
Per Min
1.83
Takedown avg
Per 15 Min
1.65
Submission avg
Per 15 Min
63
%
Sig. Str. Defense
69
%
Takedown Defense
0.00
Knockdown Ratio
11:42
Average fight time

Sig. Str. By Position

Standing
250 (74%)
Clinch
16 (5%)
Ground
71 (21%)

Sig. Str. by target

55% 184 Head 28% 94 Body 18% 59 Leg

Win By Way

KO/TKO
2 (22%)
DEC
4 (44%)
SUB
3 (33%)

Event Results

Biography

Status
Active
Hometown
San Jose, United States
Age
33
Height
64.00
Weight
125.00
Octagon Debut
Mar. 05, 2017
Reach
64.00
Leg reach
37.00
Q & A

TRAINING:I train anywhere from 2-4 sessions a day. It’s a combination of MMA, Jiu-Jitsu and conditioning.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training six years ago and began fighting amateur in 2012. I turned pro in 2016.

Do you have any heroes? My parents 

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means the world to me. This is what I've been working for since I started MMA six years ago. My goals are to fight on the biggest stage, become world champion and build my legacy as one of the best fighters in the world. 

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I started college but didn't complete it. Life hit me hard and led me here! 

What was your job before you started fighting? I had a regular 8-5pm office job. 

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition?  Four-time amateur champion,

#1 ranked female amateur fighter in California for two consecutive years.

Specific accomplishments in pro competition? Three pro fights in five months. Made my debut six months ago.

Favorite grappling technique: Back take 

Favorite Striking technique: Overhand right 

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JUNE 13: (L-R) Cynthia Calvillo punches Jessica Eye in their flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night e