Last fight
Win
Melisano vs Barbosa
Jul. 18, 2026
Stats & Records
2
Wins by Knockout
1
Wins by Submission
2
First Round Finishes
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 2
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 6
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
Info
Status
Active
Place of Birth
Frankfort, United States
Trains at
Spartan Fitness MMA
Fighting style
Striker
Age
29
Height
64.50
Weight
125.00
Octagon Debut
Jul. 18, 2026
Reach
68.00
Leg reach
39.50
- Pro since April 2023
- Took UFC debut on less than 2 weeks’ notice
- No 1. pick by Team Bisping on The Ultimate Fighter Season 34
- Two wins via KO, one by submission (RNC)
- Two first-round finishes, one third-round finish
- Won Fury FC Strawweight Title in December
- Fought Carli Judice as an amateur (decision loss)
- Grew up dancing and doing track before discovering boxing as a teenager
- Husband Ethan has a 2-1 Pro MMA Record, last fought in 2023
UFC Fight Night (7/18/26) Melisano was submitted by Dione Barbosa via rear-naked choke at 4:04 of the first round
The Ultimate Fighter, Season 34
Episode 1 - Melisano was submitted by Melissa Amaya via rear-naked choke in the first round
When and why did you start training for fighting? It’s a dream come true. I’m very thankful for the opportunity.
What does it mean for you to fight for the UFC? I started boxing as a kid (12 years old) because my older brother and his friends started going to a boxing gym and I wanted to do everything they did. Then once I started I completely fell in love with the sport of boxing.
Who is your favorite fighter and why? Lamar “Kid Fire” Parks; my boxing coach and the man that introduced me to the world of fighting.
Do you have any heroes outside of fighting? My parents. They’ve sacrificed so much for me to be able to chase my dreams and have always believed in me more than I believed in myself.
Specific accomplishments in pro competition? Fury FC strawweight champion
What fight do you consider to be the key fight in your career and why?My Fury FC title fight. It put me in the position to go on TUF, which led me here.
Beyond a championship or money, what motivates you? I want to see how I match up against the best in the world. I want to know who I really am and what I’m truly capable of.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No, I didn't go to college. I knew I wanted to fight professionally from a young age.
What was your job before you started fighting? I’ve been coaching MMA & S&C since graduating high school.
Favorite grappling technique: Double Leg Takedown
Favorite Striking technique: Jab
Tell us about your life outside of fighting: I got married last May. My husband, Ethan, is one of my coaches and main training partners. He’s also a black belt and retired pro MMA fighter. We have a German shepherd named Simba Tyrone. I work at my gym where I’m the kids’ MMA program director.
