Carina Damm

Carina Paganini Damm (born February 16, 1979) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in the Bantamweight division and has fought for Strikeforce, BodogFIGHT, Shark Fights, Titan FC and Jungle Fight.

Carina Damm
BornCarina Paganini Damm
(1979-02-16) 16 February 1979
Vila Velha, Espírito Santo, Brazil
Other namesBarbie
Beauty but the Beast
ResidenceMiami, Florida, United States
NationalityBrazilian
Height5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)
Weight135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st)
DivisionFlyweight
Bantamweight
Reach66 in (168 cm)
StyleBrazilian jiu-jitsu
TeamAmerican Top Team[1]
Sapo Fight Team
RankBlack belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu[2]
Years active2004–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total38
Wins23
By knockout7
By submission10
By decision6
Losses15
By knockout3
By submission6
By decision6
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Career

Damm began practicing Brazilian jiu-jitsu at age 15 and later learned Capoeira.[3]

Her first professional fight took place in 2004 in her home state, Espírito Santo, where she won via armbar.

Her first fight on foreign soil took place in 2006 in Japan where she defeated home favourite Miku Matsumoto via armbar. However, a month later, she lost a rematch with Matsumoto via unanimous decision.

In May 2008, Damm became the first woman in MMA to test positive for steroids as she was found to have taken nandrolone, an anabolic steroid, after her second round submission of Sofia Bagherdai at FFF 4 in April. As a result, the California State Athletic Commission fined her $2500 and suspended her for one year.[4][5][6]

Damm continued to fight in her native Brazil, fighting for organisations such as Bitetti and Jungle Fight while her suspension in the United States ran its course.

In 2010, it was speculated that Damm would make her debut for Bellator, however Damm signed with Strikeforce to take part in a 4-woman tournament. Damm lost in semi-final via second-round submission.[7]

Damm fought twice more in the United States, falling to Cat Zingano and Tara LaRosa, before deciding to go back to Brazil to fight, where she quickly won two straight via submission.

In 2013, Damm fought Jessica Eye in Cleveland, Ohio, however it was determined that Damm had submitted a fake urine sample prior to the fight. The Ohio Athletic Commission fined Damm $550 and suspended her for six months.[8]

In 2016, Damm made her debut for Titan FC, defeating Sarah Alpar via unanimous decision.

Personal life

Damm is the sister of retired UFC fighter Rodrigo Damm.[9]

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
38 matches 23 wins 15 losses
By knockout 7 3
By submission 10 6
By decision 6 6
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 23-15 Alexa Conners TKO (punches) Beatdown 21 March 10, 2018 3 4:27 New Town, North Dakota, United States
Loss 23-14 Jessica Rose-Clark Decision (split) Titan FC 45: Araujo vs. Capitulino August 18, 2017 3 5:00 Pembroke Pines, Florida, United States
Loss 23-13 Kalindra Faria Decision (unanimous) Titan FC 41: Damm vs. Faria 3 September 9, 2016 5 5:00 Coral Gables, Florida, United States For the Inaugural Titan FC Women's Bantamweight Championship.
Win 23-12 Sarah Alpar Decision (unanimous) Titan FC 39: Cavalcante vs. Healy June 10, 2016 3 5:00 Coral Gables, Florida, United States Titan FC debut.
Loss 22-12 Marciea Allen Submission (armbar) Dakota FC 23: Spring Brawl 2015 April 18, 2015 1 4:14 Fargo, North Dakota, United States
Loss 22-11 Elaine Albuquerque Decision (unanimous) Iron Girl Fight: Iron Girl June 14, 2014 5 5:00 Belem, Brazil
Win 22-10 Giselle Campos Submission (rear-naked choke) Iron Man Championship Fight 18 May 24, 2014 1 4:14 Belem, Brazil
Win 21-10 Daiane Firmino Decision (unanimous) Standout Fighting Tournament 2 November 29, 2013 3 5:00 Sao Paulo, Brazil
Win 20-10 Roberta Pereira da Silva Gomes TKO (punches) MMA Super Heroes 2 November 23, 2013 1 0:58 Sao Paulo, Brazil
Win 19-10 Yelka Torres Gallegos Submission (armbar) 300 Sparta: MMA 4 October 10, 2013 1 1:45 Lima, Peru
Loss 18-10 Kalindra Faria Submission (armbar) MMA Super Heroes 1 July 13, 2013 1 2:05 Louveira, Brazil
Win 18-9 Jessica Suelem Doelle TKO (punches) MMA Fight Show 2: Teresopolis June 15, 2013 1 0:49 Teresopolis, Brazil Catchweight (128 lbs) bout.
Loss 17-9 Jessica Eye Decision (unanimous) NAAFS - Fight Night in the Flats 9 June 1, 2013 3 5:00 Cleveland, Ohio, United States Catchweight (132 lbs) bout; Damm missed weight.[10][11]
Loss 17-8 Tonya Evinger Decision (split) Fight Hard MMA November 10, 2012 3 5:00 St. Charles, Missouri, United States
Loss 17-7 Munah Holland KO (punch) Matrix Fights 6 July 13, 2012 2 2:20 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Catchweight (130 lbs) bout.
Win 17-6 Sheila Carvalho Santos Submission (armbar) Iron Man Championship: Champions July 21, 2011 1 Salinopolis, Brazil
Win 16-6 Deize Mayelem de Lima Araujo Submission (keylock) Amazon Fight 8 May 27, 2011 1 2:41 Belem, Brazil
Loss 15-6 Tara LaRosa Submission (inverted heel hook) Shark Fights 14: Horwich vs. Villefort March 11, 2011 2 0:28 Lubbock, Texas, United States Flyweight bout.
Loss 15-5 Cat Zingano TKO (punches and elbows) Crowbar MMA: Winter Brawl December 10, 2010 2 3:37 Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
Loss 15-4 Hitomi Akano Submission (triangle armbar) Strikeforce Challengers: Riggs vs. Taylor August 13, 2010 2 1:48 Phoenix, Arizona, United States Semi-final of Women's 135 lb tournament.
Win 15-3 Aline Serio TKO (punches) Jungle Fight 17: Vila Velha February 27, 2010 1 3:42 Vila Velha, Brazil
Win 14-3 Vanessa Maguila Submission (armbar) Vila Velha Fight Combat January 10, 2010 1 2:31 Vila Velha, Brazil
Win 13-3 Dayana Silva TKO (punches) Bitetti Combat December 12, 2009 3 3:27 Barueri, Brazil
Win 12-3 Kalindra Faria TKO (corner stoppage) X-Combat Ultra MMA September 20, 2009 2 1:52 Vitoria, Brazil
Win 11-3 Ana Maria KO (punches) Midway Superfight Vitoria December 7, 2008 3 3:53 Vitoria, Brazil
Win 10-3 Ana Maria Decision (unanimous) Prime - MMA Championship 3 July 1, 2008 3 5:00 Salvador, Brazil
Win 9-3 Lashonda Knox KO (knee) Freestyle Combat Challenge 35 May 3, 2008 1 0:11 Racine, Wisconsin, United States
Win 8-3 Sofia Bagherdai Submission (armbar) FFF 4 - Call of the Wild April 3, 2008 2 1:52 Los Angeles, California, United States
Win 7-3 Jessica Aguilar Decision (unanimous) Bodog Fight - Vancouver August 25, 2007 3 5:00 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Win 6-3 Molly Helsel Decision (majority) Bodog Fight - Costa Rica Combat February 16, 2007 3 5:00 Costa Rica
Loss 5–3 Rosi Sexton Submission (armbar) Bodog Fight - Clash of the Nations December 16, 2006 1 4:15 Saint Petersburg, Russia
Loss 5–2 Miku Matsumoto Decision (unanimous) MARS 4 - New Deal August 26, 2006 2 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
Win 5-1 Miku Matsumoto Submission (armbar) MARS Attack 1 July 21, 2006 2 1:17 Tokyo, Japan
Win 4–1 Maria Gonzales Naja Submission (armbar) Cluba da Luta 5 May 28, 2006 1 1:05 Salvador, Brazil
Loss 3–1 Ana Michelle Tavares Submission (triangle choke) Showfight 3 October 21, 2005 2 Sao Paulo, Brazil
Win 3-0 Luane Taise Submission (armbar) Night of Fight 1 July 23, 2005 1 3:20 Vila Velha, Brazil
Win 2-0 Vanessa Porto Decision (unanimous) Barra Submission Wrestling February 19, 2005 2 5:00 São João da Barra, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win 1–0 Iris Lopes Submission (armbar) Vitoria Extreme Fighting 2 October 16, 2004 2 3:40 Vitoria, Brazil
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References
  1. "Carina Damm - Titan FC - MMA".
  2. "The hottest 135lb MMA fighters who can kick your @ss Page 4".
  3. "Fight Path: Strikeforce tourney fighter Carina Damm wants to win over U.S. fans". 12 August 2010.
  4. "Carina Damm Provides Fake Urine Sample for Drug Test in Ohio, Receives Six-Month Suspension - MMAWeekly.com". www.mmaweekly.com.
  5. "Carina Damm Becomes First Female MMA Fighter to Test Positive for Steroids".
  6. "Female EliteXC fighter Carina Damm tests positive". Sports Illustrated.
  7. MMARising.com. "Strikeforce Women's Tournament Participants - MMARising.com". www.mmarising.com.
  8. "Carina Damm suspended for fake urine sample".
  9. Carina Damm at Sherdog
  10. "Jessica Eye talks win over Carina Damm". 6 June 2013. Archived from the original on 21 January 2018. Retrieved 20 November 2017.
  11. "Carina Damm misses weight but main event still a go for Fight Nite in the Flats IX". 1 June 2013.
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