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Melissa Gatto

Women's Flyweight Division

9-3-2 (W-L-D)

3

Wins by Knockout

4

Wins by Submission

4

First Round Finishes

Melissa Gatto
  • Last fight

    Win
    Dione Barbosa
    Melissa Gatto

    Barbosa vs Gatto

    Apr. 4, 2026

athlete record

Info

Learn more about Melissa Gatto's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Status
Active
Place of Birth
State of São Paulo, Brazil
Trains at
KO Squad
Fighting style
Jiu-Jitsu
Age
29
Height
65.00
Weight
134.50
Octagon Debut
Aug. 7, 2021
Reach
69.00
Leg reach
38.00
  • Pro since 2016
     
  • Three wins by KO, four by Submission (Armbar x2, RNC, Kimura)
     
  • Has won four of her last seven fights 
     
  • Four first-round finishes

UFC Fight Night (4/4/26) Gatto lost a three round majority decision to Dione Barbosa

UFC Fight Night (5/18/24) Gatto stopped Tamires Vidal via strikes at :37 of the third round 

UFC on ESPN (7/1/23) Gatto lost a three round split decision to Ariane Lipski

UFC 274 (5/7/22) Gatto lost a three round unanimous decision to Tracy Cortez

UFC Fight Night (12/18/21) Gatto stopped Sijara Eubanks via strikes at :45 of the third round

UFC 265 (8/7/21) Gatto defeated Victoria Leonardo via TKO (injury) at 5:00 of the second round

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started with Kung Fu when I was eight years old with my older brother. When I started MMA training I was just looking to challenge myself with new goals and I got really good at it.

What ranks and titles have you held? I'm a BJJ brown belt with several titles in BJJ competitions in the south of Brazil. Black Belt in Luta Livre

Do you have any heroes? My mother. She is a really humble, determined and loyal person. She taught me everything and I really look up to her as a woman and a human being.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It is a dream that will come true on May 11. I worked very hard to get this opportunity and I will give my life to it.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Yes, I studied and I have a degree in languages: Portuguese - English

What was your job before you started fighting?  I was an English teacher here in Brazil and I also had some martial arts students. 

Favorite grappling technique: I really like submissions; doesn't matter if it's a choke or an armbar or triangle choke. I like to finish fights.

Favorite Striking technique: I really like to use my knees; it is a very powerful technique.