"Former UFC strawweight Cynthia Calvillo has announced her retirement from mixed martial arts. Calvillo (10-6-1), who competed for the UFC from 2017 to 2023, was last in action a year ago, winning the HEX women's flyweight championship in regional action. In her heyday, she was considered a contender at 115lbs, winning her first three bouts with the company before running into former (and future) women's strawweight champion Carla Esparza. More wins would follow that setback, with Calvillo going 4-0-1 over her next five fights."
"Weight struggles, however, saw her miss weight in two of those fights, forcing a move up to flyweight. After winning her debut in the flyweight division over former title challenger Jessica Eye, Calvillo dropped her next five contests. That spelled the end of her time in the UFC."
Cynthia Calvillo retired from mixed martial arts after a professional record of 10-6-1. She competed for the UFC from 2017 to 2023 and last fought a year ago, winning the HEX women's flyweight title in regional competition. Early UFC success included three straight wins before a loss to Carla Esparza, followed by a 4-0-1 stretch over five fights. Weight-cutting problems led to two missed weights and a move up to flyweight, where she beat Jessica Eye but then lost five consecutive bouts, ending her UFC run. She announced her retirement on social media and thanked coaches, the UFC, and fans.
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