Melissa Gatto MMA Profile Record, Stats, Biography, UFC Career & Fight History
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MELISSA GATTO
BRAZIL • WOMEN’S FLYWEIGHT
W-L-D
9-3-3
(T)KO
3-0
SUB
4-0
BIOGRAPHY
COUNTRY
Brazil
WT CLASS
Women’s Flyweight
HT / WT
5′ 5″, 125 lbs
BIRTHDATE
05/02/1996 (30)
STANCE
Orthodox
REACH
69.0″ (175cm)
TEAM / RESIDENCE
KO Squad MMA • Toledo, Paraná, Brazil
NICKNAME
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RESOURCE LINKS
CAREER HONOURS & HISTORICAL RECORDS
Melissa Gatto Record
WINS9
KO/TKO
3
SUB
4
DECISION
2
LOSSES3
KO/TKO
0
SUB
0
DECISION
3
DRAWS3
DR
3
NO CONTEST0
NC
0
Percentage Statistics
Calculated from 15 professional bouts (9-3-3).
RESULT
FIGHTER
EVENT
METHOD
DURATION/DATE
DRAW
Ernesta Kareckaite
Lithuania
Lithuania
UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Duncan
Oct / 10 / 2026
Decision – Majority
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Oct / 10 / 2026
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Majority
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Fight Night Preliminary Feature • Gatto vs. Kareckaite
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupMelissa Gatto vs Ernesta Kareckaite
Fight Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Meta APEX)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Meta APEX)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup126 lbs vs 125 lbs
Ernesta Kareckaite Record at Bout (Opponent)6-2-1
Melissa Gatto Record at Bout9-3-2
Est. Fighter Purse~$32,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Melissa Gatto: -169 (Favorite)
vs
Ernesta Kareckaite: +137 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Chris Tognoni
Mike Bell: 28-28
Sal D’Amato: 28-28
Junichiro Kamijo: 29-27
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Gatto threatened early takedowns in round one, which prompted referee Chris Tognoni to deduct a point from Kareckaite for grabbing the fence. After Kareckaite found success on the feet in round two, Gatto rallied in round three with persistent wrestling and top control to secure a majority draw (28-28, 28-28, 29-27).
LOSS
Dione Barbosa
Brazil
Brazil
UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Duncan
Apr / 04 / 2026
Decision – Majority
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Apr / 04 / 2026
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Majority
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Fight Night Preliminary Feature • Barbosa vs. Gatto
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupMelissa Gatto vs Dione Barbosa
Fight Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC APEX)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC APEX)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup125.5 lbs vs 126 lbs
Dione Barbosa Record at Bout (Opponent)8-4-0
Melissa Gatto Record at Bout9-2-2
Est. Fighter Purse~$28,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In a tightly contested all-Brazilian flyweight battle, Barbosa scored crucial takedowns and top control in the final round to edge Gatto via majority decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-28).
WIN
Tamires Vidal
Brazil
Brazil
UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Murphy
May / 18 / 2024
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (0:37)
May / 18 / 2024
ROUND3
TIME0:37
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Fight Night Catchweight Bout • Gatto vs. Vidal
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupMelissa Gatto vs Tamires Vidal
Fight Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC APEX)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC APEX)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup134 lbs vs 134 lbs
Tamires Vidal Record at Bout (Opponent)7-2-0
Melissa Gatto Record at Bout8-2-2
Est. Fighter Purse~$24,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Stepping in on short notice at bantamweight, Gatto connected with a flush punch to the body early in round three that folded Vidal, forcing referee Chris Tognoni to wave off the bout at 0:37.
LOSS
Ariane Lipski da Silva
Brazil
Brazil
UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Magomedov
Jul / 01 / 2023
Decision – Split
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Jul / 01 / 2023
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Fight Night Flyweight Feature • Lipski vs. Gatto
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupMelissa Gatto vs Ariane Lipski da Silva
Fight Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC APEX)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC APEX)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup125 lbs vs 125 lbs
Ariane Lipski da Silva Record at Bout (Opponent)15-8-0
Melissa Gatto Record at Bout8-1-2
Est. Fighter Purse~$20,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Gatto and Lipski engaged in a close three-round striking contest, with Lipski’s effective volume slightly edging Gatto on two scorecards to take a split decision (28-29, 30-27, 29-28).
LOSS
Tracy Cortez
United States
United States
UFC 274: Oliveira vs. Gaethje
May / 07 / 2022
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
May / 07 / 2022
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 274 Flyweight Clash • Cortez vs. Gatto
PPV Preliminary Bout
Fighter MatchupMelissa Gatto vs Tracy Cortez
Fight Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States (Footprint Center)
Phoenix, Arizona, United States (Footprint Center)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup125 lbs vs 125.5 lbs
Tracy Cortez Record at Bout (Opponent)9-1-0
Melissa Gatto Record at Bout8-0-2
Est. Fighter Purse~$16,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Gatto threatened with tight submissions from her guard, including an armbar, but Cortez used persistent top pressure and wrestling to claim a unanimous decision (29-28 x3), handing Gatto her first career defeat.
WIN
Sijara Eubanks
United States
United States
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Daukaus
Dec / 18 / 2021
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (0:45)
Dec / 18 / 2021
ROUND3
TIME0:45
METHOD
KO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Fight Night Preliminary Feature • Gatto vs. Eubanks
Bonus Winner ($50,000)
Fighter MatchupMelissa Gatto vs Sijara Eubanks
Fight Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC APEX)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC APEX)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup125 lbs vs 127.5 lbs
Sijara Eubanks Record at Bout (Opponent)7-6-0
Melissa Gatto Record at Bout7-0-2
Est. Fighter Purse~$14,000 USD (+$50k Bonus)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Gatto delivered a highlight-reel body kick early in the third round that severely hurt Eubanks, folding her to the canvas and prompting referee Chris Tognoni to stop the fight at 0:45, earning Gatto a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
WIN
Victoria Leonardo
United States
United States
UFC 265: Lewis vs. Gane
Aug / 07 / 2021
TKO – Doctor’s Stoppage
Rnd 2 (5:00)
Aug / 07 / 2021
ROUND2
TIME5:00
METHODTKO – Doctor’s Stoppage
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Octagon Debut • Gatto vs. Leonardo
UFC Debut
Fighter MatchupMelissa Gatto vs Victoria Leonardo
Fight Location
Houston, Texas, United States (Toyota Center)
Houston, Texas, United States (Toyota Center)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup124 lbs vs 125.5 lbs
Victoria Leonardo Record at Bout (Opponent)8-3-0
Melissa Gatto Record at Bout6-0-2
Est. Fighter Purse~$12,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In her official UFC debut, Gatto controlled the grappling exchanges and battered Leonardo’s arm in a key lock attempt, causing a fracture that prompted the cageside doctor to stop the bout between rounds two and three.
WIN
Karol Rosa
Brazil
Brazil
NC: Nacao Cyborg 3
Sep / 29 / 2018
Submission (Kimura)
Rnd 1 (4:19)
Sep / 29 / 2018
ROUND1
TIME4:19
METHODSubmission (Kimura)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Nação Cyborg 3 Bantamweight Superfight • Gatto vs. Rosa
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupMelissa Gatto vs Karol Rosa
Fight Location
Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
Curitiba, Paraná, BrazilDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup135 lbs vs 135 lbs
Karol Rosa Record at Bout (Opponent)10-2-0
Melissa Gatto Record at Bout5-0-2
Est. Fighter Purse~$2,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Gatto secured an upset submission victory over future UFC contender Karol Rosa, locking in a kimura from the bottom guard to force the tapout at 4:19 of round one.
DRAW
Sidy Rocha
Brazil
Brazil
PFC 2: Pantanal Fight Champions 2
Jul / 07 / 2018
Decision – Split (Draw)
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Jul / 07 / 2018
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split (Draw)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Pantanal Fight Champions 2 Feature • Gatto vs. Rocha
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupMelissa Gatto vs Sidy Rocha
Fight Location
Corumbá, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil
Corumbá, Mato Grosso do Sul, BrazilDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup125 lbs vs 125 lbs
Sidy Rocha Record at Bout (Opponent)9-4-1
Melissa Gatto Record at Bout5-0-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$1,500 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Gatto traded power strikes and grappling transitions with experienced Brazilian regional champion Rocha over three competitive rounds, resulting in a split draw.
WIN
Joice de Andrade
Brazil
Brazil
World Kombat Challenge 35: Clev Fight 1
May / 05 / 2018
Submission (Armbar)
Rnd 1 (2:34)
May / 05 / 2018
ROUND1
TIME2:34
METHODSubmission (Armbar)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 WKC 35 Showcase • Gatto vs. De Andrade
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupMelissa Gatto vs Joice de Andrade
Fight Location
Clevelândia, Paraná, Brazil
Clevelândia, Paraná, BrazilDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup125 lbs vs 125 lbs
Joice de Andrade Record at Bout (Opponent)0-1-0
Melissa Gatto Record at Bout4-0-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$1,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Gatto dominated the grappling exchanges from the opening seconds, transitioning into an armbar to secure a tapout at 2:34 of the first round.
WIN
Kethylen Rothenburg
Brazil
Brazil
NC: Nacao Cyborg 1
Apr / 07 / 2018
Submission (Armbar)
Rnd 1 (1:36)
Apr / 07 / 2018
ROUND1
TIME1:36
METHODSubmission (Armbar)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Nação Cyborg 1 Feature • Gatto vs. Rothenburg
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupMelissa Gatto vs Kethylen Rothenburg
Fight Location
Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
Curitiba, Paraná, BrazilDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup125 lbs vs 125 lbs
Kethylen Rothenburg Record at Bout (Opponent)1-1-0
Melissa Gatto Record at Bout3-0-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$1,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Gatto wasted no time in securing a rapid armbar submission against Rothenburg, forcing the tap at 1:36 of round one.
DRAW
Edna Oliveira Ajala
Brazil
Brazil
Bonito Eco Fight Combat 2: Negao vs. Slim
Sep / 23 / 2017
Decision – Majority (Draw)
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Sep / 23 / 2017
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Majority (Draw)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Bonito Eco Fight Combat 2 Feature • Gatto vs. Ajala
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupMelissa Gatto vs Edna Oliveira Ajala
Fight Location
Bonito, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil
Bonito, Mato Grosso do Sul, BrazilDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup125 lbs vs 125 lbs
Edna Oliveira Ajala Record at Bout (Opponent)0-1-0
Melissa Gatto Record at Bout3-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$800 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Gatto and Ajala engaged in a back-and-forth three-round battle in Bonito, with the judges returning a majority draw.
WIN
Rafaela Thomazini
Brazil
Brazil
Spartacus Academy: Spartacus Circuit 9
Sep / 09 / 2017
Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
Rnd 1 (1:09)
Sep / 09 / 2017
ROUND1
TIME1:09
METHODSubmission (Rear Naked Choke)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Spartacus Circuit 9 Flyweight Bout • Gatto vs. Thomazini
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupMelissa Gatto vs Rafaela Thomazini
Fight Location
Cascavel, Paraná, Brazil
Cascavel, Paraná, BrazilDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup125 lbs vs 125 lbs
Rafaela Thomazini Record at Bout (Opponent)0-1-0
Melissa Gatto Record at Bout2-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$800 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Gatto closed distance, executed an immediate takedown, and locked in a rear-naked choke at 1:09 of the opening frame.
WIN
Taynara Silva
Brazil
Brazil
PFC: Pantanal Fight Champions
Aug / 12 / 2017
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Aug / 12 / 2017
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Pantanal Fight Champions Flyweight Feature • Gatto vs. Silva
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupMelissa Gatto vs Taynara Silva
Fight Location
Corumbá, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil
Corumbá, Mato Grosso do Sul, BrazilDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup125 lbs vs 125 lbs
Taynara Silva Record at Bout (Opponent)0-1-0
Melissa Gatto Record at Bout1-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$800 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Gatto pushed a high striking pace and dominated top control across 15 minutes to earn a unanimous decision in Corumbá.
WIN
Alexandra Alves
Brazil
Brazil
Spartacus Academy: Spartacus Circuit 8
Dec / 10 / 2016
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Dec / 10 / 2016
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Professional Mixed Martial Arts Debut • Gatto vs. Alves
Pro Debut
Fighter MatchupMelissa Gatto vs Alexandra Alves
Fight Location
Cascavel, Paraná, Brazil
Cascavel, Paraná, BrazilDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup125 lbs vs 125 lbs
Alexandra Alves Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0 (Debut)
Melissa Gatto Record at Bout0-0-0 (Debut)
Est. Fighter Purse~$600 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Melissa Gatto launched her professional mixed martial arts career in Cascavel, controlling Alves on the canvas over three full rounds to claim a unanimous decision victory.
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