Chris Cariaso, a seasoned mixed martial artist, competed with a record of 17-8-0 and held a weight class of 125 lbs. during his UFC career. Standing at 5' 3', he demonstrated an unorthodox southpaw stance in the octagon. In terms of performance statistics, Cariaso averaged 3.35 significant strikes per minute and maintained a striking accuracy of 43%. He absorbed an average of 2.23 strikes per minute, showcasing a commendable strike defense rate of 61%. The athlete also attempted an average of 0.8 submissions per 15 minutes during his UFC career. Notable victories in Cariaso's career include defeating Louis Smolka, who had an ELO rating of 1016 at the time. His most recent fights saw him win against Danny Martinez via unanimous decision in February 2014 and Louis Smolka in a split decision in May 2014. However, he faced losses against Demetrious Johnson (via submission), Henry Cejudo, and Sergio Pettis, all via unanimous decision, in his subsequent fights leading up to October 2015.