Professional Career
Kariya debuted as a bantamweight fighter on May 29, 2005, beating Cindy Christian by a four round decision at Hull, Quebec.
Her next fight took place on August 19 of the same year, in what was her first professional bout abroad. She defeated Camille Casson in Whippany, New Jersey by another four round decision.
On January 28, 2006, Kariya defeated Maria Contreras on points at Atlantic City.
On May 24, she had her most important test up until that date, meeting undefeated Amanda Knight in New York City. The pair, both undefeated, held on to their conditions as undefeated fighters when the bout was declared a draw (tie) after four rounds.
December 13, 2007, saw her up against Salina Jordan at the Roseland Ballroom with a third round referee decision of Kariya being the outright winner.
Kariya has 8 wins, 2 losses and 1 draw, with no knockout wins.
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