Lucindo vs Caliari at UFC 333: Nine Wins, Nine Finishes for Caliari
Every one of Nicolle Caliari's nine wins ended before the final bell: five by knockout, four by submission. Iasmin Lucindo goes the distance far more often, with seven of her 18 wins coming by decision and her UFC fights averaging 14:06. The Brazilian strawweights meet on the early prelims of UFC 333 on Saturday, Oct. 24, at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
Lucindo, 24, from Fortaleza, has fought professionally since 2017 and is 18-6, with eight knockouts and three submissions to go with those seven decisions. She has been in the UFC since August 2022. Her most recent fight was a unanimous-decision win in August 2025, so she returns after more than 14 months away. She lands 3.22 significant strikes per minute at 45% accuracy and absorbs 2.80.
Caliari, 29, from Curitiba, trains at Thai Brasil Floripa and is 9-4. She joined the UFC in January 2025, and in her most recent fight, in May 2026, she submitted Shauna Bannon with an arm-triangle choke at 3:08 of the third round. She wrestles more than Lucindo, with 3.38 takedowns per 15 minutes to 2.28, and attempts 1.01 submissions per 15, but she also absorbs 5.59 significant strikes per minute.
- Height and reach: both stand 5-foot-3; Lucindo's reach is 66 inches, Caliari's 62.
- Striking defense: Lucindo 62%, Caliari 52%.
- Takedown defense: Lucindo 69%, Caliari 50%.
- Average fight time: Lucindo 14:06, Caliari 11:06.
The question: can Lucindo keep this at range, or does Caliari land the takedowns that set up her submissions?
The early prelims start at 6 p.m. local time, the prelims at 8 p.m. and the main card at 10 p.m. Get your seat: Lucindo vs Caliari tickets.