Last fight
Win
Barbosa vs Gatto
Apr. 4, 2026
UFC Spotlight
Stats & Records
4
Wins by Submission
4
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
- 152
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 335
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Takedown Accuracy
- Takedowns Landed
- 2
- Takedowns Attempted
- 25
- 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
athlete record
Info
Status
Active
Place of Birth
Recife, Brazil
Trains at
UFC Performance Institute
Fighting style
Grappler
Age
33
Height
66.00
Weight
125.50
Octagon Debut
May. 4, 2024
Reach
65.50
Leg reach
39.00
- Pro since 2018
- Four wins by submission (2 armbar, RNC, arm-triangle)
- Four first-round finishes
- Came to the U.S. in 2021 to train with Cris Cyborg
- Holds 2019 win over UFC vet Karine Silva
- Has only been finished once, came vs UFC-vet Josiane Nunes in 2019 by TKO
UFC Fight Night (4/4/26) Barbosa won a three round majority decision over Melissa Gatto
UFC 319 (8/16/25) Barbosa lost a three round unanimous decision to Karine Silva
UFC on ESPN (4/5/25) Barbosa submitted Diana Belbita via arm-triangle choke at 4:13 of the first round
UFC on ESPN (7/20/24) Barbosa lost a three round unanimous decision to Miranda Maverick
UFC 301 (5/4/24) Barbosa won a three round unanimous decision over Ernesta Kareckaite
Dana White's Contender Series, Season 7
Episode five (9/5/23) Barbosa submitted Rainn Guerrero via armbar at 4:35 of the first round
When and why did you start training for fighting? I have trained martial arts since age 7, and the transition to MMA was natural.
Any accomplishments in amateur combat sports? I have many Judo titles: 7-time Brazilian National Champion, medal winner in Grand Slams, Grand Prix and World Cups, 2 time Pan-American Champion.
Any belts/ ranks in grappling disciplines? Black belt in Judo and Jiu-Jitsu
Any belts/ ranks in striking disciplines? Light Blue rank in Muay Thai
What fight do you consider to be the key fight in your career? Every single fight has a history, but without the fight that gave me the opportunity to be here, it would not be possible, so the DWCS fight.
Who is your favorite fighter and why? It's hard to say just one name, I'm a fan of Brazilian athletes so I get three, Charles Oliveira, Demian Maia and Cris Cyborg.
Do you have any heroes outside of fighting? My mother and my sister are the strongest women I know and they inspire me a lot.
Is there a cause that you want to use your platform for? Yes, for women. To encourage them to continue conquering more space and have their voice heard and respected.
Beyond a championship or money, what motivates you? Championship, definitely. I believe the money is a consequence. There are certainly less painful ways to earn good money
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Human Resources
What was your job before you started fighting? I have always been an athlete.
Personal Life / Background: I love being at home relaxing with my husband and my pets. I have two cats and a new family member, a Golden Retriever (6 months) that keeps us very busy. I'm always doing puzzles and making plans to travel to my hometown when I think I'll have time
