Melissa Gatto MMA Profile Record, Stats, Biography, UFC Career & Fight History

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).

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).

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

Gatto traded power strikes and grappling transitions with experienced Brazilian regional champion Rocha over three competitive rounds, resulting in a split draw.

Gatto dominated the grappling exchanges from the opening seconds, transitioning into an armbar to secure a tapout at 2:34 of the first round.

Gatto wasted no time in securing a rapid armbar submission against Rothenburg, forcing the tap at 1:36 of round one.

Gatto and Ajala engaged in a back-and-forth three-round battle in Bonito, with the judges returning a majority draw.

Gatto closed distance, executed an immediate takedown, and locked in a rear-naked choke at 1:09 of the opening frame.

Gatto pushed a high striking pace and dominated top control across 15 minutes to earn a unanimous decision in Corumbá.

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.