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Ernesta “Heavy-Handed”Kareckaite

UFC6-2-1

Division
Bantamweight
Stance
Orthodox
Height
5' 9"
Weight
125 lbs.
Reach
71"
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Latest 3 verified results in our archive · 2024-05-04 to 2026-02-28

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Fight history

  • Regina Malpica Rivera

    Feb 28, 2026

    Loss

    Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00

  • Nicolle Caliari

    Jan 11, 2025

    Win

    Decision - Split · Round 3 · 5:00

  • Dione Barbosa

    May 4, 2024

    Loss

    Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00

Ernesta Kareckaite Bio

Ernesta Kareckaitė is a Lithuanian mixed martial artist competing in the UFC women’s flyweight division. The UFC listed her as active as of September 29, 2026. Born in Kaunas, Lithuania, she is known as “Heavy-Handed” and is listed at 5 feet 9 inches with a 71-inch reach.

Kareckaitė competed on Dana White’s Contender Series in September 2023, defeating Carli Judice by split decision. She then made her UFC debut on May 4, 2024, at UFC 301. Her UFC profile also documents a January 2025 victory over Nicolle Caliari and a February 28, 2026 bout with Regina Tarin in Mexico City.

Before reaching the UFC, Kareckaitė was a competitive swimmer and developed a combat-sports background that includes Lithuanian titles in kickboxing and Kudo, a world grappling championship, and the Hexagone MMA world flyweight title. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in sports coaching. Her listed team affiliation is Fighters Land, while the UFC profile identifies coach Ignas Barysas as the coach who guided her first steps in fighting.

Record
6-2-1
Division
Bantamweight
Stance
Orthodox
Height
5' 9"
Weight
125 lbs.
Reach
71"
Leg reach
41.00

Ernesta Kareckaite Questions & Answers

What UFC division does Ernesta Kareckaitė compete in?

Ernesta Kareckaitė competes in the UFC women’s flyweight division.

How tall is Ernesta Kareckaitė?

She is listed at 5 feet 9 inches tall, with a 71-inch reach.

When was Ernesta Kareckaitė born?

Ernesta Kareckaitė was born on July 5, 1998.

When did Kareckaitė make her UFC debut?

She made her UFC debut on May 4, 2024, at UFC 301.

Did Kareckaitė fight Carli Judice on Dana White’s Contender Series?

Yes. Kareckaitė defeated Carli Judice by split decision on Dana White’s Contender Series in September 2023.

What is Kareckaitė’s martial-arts background and fighting style?

The UFC lists her style as MMA. Her background includes competitive swimming, kickboxing, Kudo and grappling; she has also held Lithuanian kickboxing and Kudo titles, a world grappling championship, and the Hexagone MMA world flyweight title.

What gym does Kareckaitė represent?

ESPN lists her team as Fighters Land. The UFC profile also identifies Ignas Barysas as the coach who was instrumental when she began training.

Did Kareckaitė attend college?

Yes. She has said that she earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in sports coaching.