Melissa Gatto
BrazilLast 5Last fight: Draw vs Ernesta Kareckaite · Draw · Oct 10, 2026
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CAREER SUMMARY
Melissa Gatto holds a professional MMA record of 9-3-3. Gatto has won 9 fights: 3 by KO/TKO, 4 by submission, 2 by decision. In the UFC, Gatto lands 3.35 significant strikes per minute with 50% accuracy and averages 1.64 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: October 10, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.
Profile
- Height
- 5'5"165 cm
- Weight
- 125 lbs57 kg
- Reach
- 69"175 cm
- Stance
- Orthodox
- DOB
- May 2, 1996
- Age
- 30
- Nationality
- Brazil
- Birthplace
- Campinas, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Latest on Melissa Gatto
More on the blogCareer history
- DRAWUFC Fight Night: Allen vs Duncan· Oct 10, 2026· Women's Flyweight· 9-3-3 vs 6-2-2DRAWR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFC Fight Night: Moicano vs Duncan· Apr 4, 2026· Women's Flyweight· 9-3-2 vs 9-4MDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFC Fight Night: Barboza vs Murphy· May 18, 2024· Women's Bantamweight· 9-2-2 vs 7-3TKOR3 · 0:37
- LOSSUFC Fight Night: Strickland vs Magomedov· Jul 1, 2023· Women's Flyweight· 8-2-2 vs 16-8SDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Tracy CortezUFC 274: Oliveira vs Gaethje· May 7, 2022· Women's Flyweight· 8-1-2 vs 10-1UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Daukaus· Dec 18, 2021· Women's Flyweight· 8-0-2 vs 7-7POTNTKOR3 · 0:45
- WINUFC 265: Lewis vs Gane· Aug 7, 2021· Women's Flyweight· 7-0-2 vs 8-4TKOR2 · 5:00
- WINvs Karol RosaNação Cyborg 3· Sep 29, 2018· Bantamweight· 6-0-2 vs 9-3SUBR1 · 4:19
- DRAWvs Sidy RochaMato Grosso do Sul Regional· Jul 7, 2018· 5-0-2 vs 9-4-2DRAW
- WINvs Unknown opponentParana Regional· May 5, 2018· 5-0-1SUB
- WINvs Kethylen RothenburgNação Cyborg 1· Apr 7, 2018· Bantamweight· 4-0-1 vs 1-1SUBR1 · 1:36
- DRAWvs Edna Oliveira AjalaBonito Eco Fight· Sep 23, 2017· 3-0-1 vs 5-4-1DRAW
- WINvs Rafaela ThomaziniCircuito Spartacus· Sep 9, 2017· 3-0 vs 1-2SUB
- WINvs Taynara SilvaMato Grosso do Sul Regional· Aug 12, 2017· 2-0 vs 2-2DEC
- WINvs Alessandra AlvesCircuito Spartacus· Dec 10, 2016· 1-0 vs 0-2DEC
- WINvs Ana PaulaParaná Vale Tudo· Mar 29, 2015· 1-0 vs 0-1TKO
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
- Champion · BJJ Regional Southern Brazil
- Brown belt · BJJ
- Black belt · Other
- AGE 8Started in Kung Fu
- Started in Sanda
- Started in Muay Thai
Camp
- KO Squad MMA · Brazil
- MSP Gym · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Former
- Team Bronx / Spartacus Academy · Cascavel, Parana, Brazil Instructor Former
- Dragao Negro · Kung Fu · Toledo, Parana, Brazil Former
- Associacao de Judo Ricardo Santos · Muay Thai · Toledo, Parana, Brazil Former
Coaches
- Mario · Head coach
- Gerson Bourschiet · Striking coach
- Marcelo · Head coach
- Vina · Head coach
Training partners
- Joao Paulo Santos
Fight DNA
Knockout ArtistUFCalendar's style model · Women's Flyweight roster (79 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Melissa Gatto sits in the top 25.
- #8 Most knockouts, Women's Flyweight2
- #14 Most knockdowns per 15 minutes, Women's Flyweight0.2
- #14 Best significant strike accuracy, Women's Flyweight49.3%
- #15 Highest share of control time, Women's Flyweight27.1%
- #16 Most submission attempts per 15 minutes, Women's Flyweight0.6
- #18 Longest average fight time, Women's Flyweight13:28
- #19 Most finishes, Women's Flyweight2
- #19 Most knockdowns, Women's Flyweight1
Bonus résumé
Melissa Gatto has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus. Estimated bonus earnings: $50,000.
Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Melissa Gatto earns per fight.
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1586▼3
- Peak
- 1652May 18, 2024
- Rated fights
- 14
Frequently asked questions
When does Melissa Gatto fight next?
Melissa Gatto has no confirmed upcoming fight.
What is Melissa Gatto's record?
Melissa Gatto's professional MMA record is 9-3-3.
Who is Melissa Gatto fighting next?
Melissa Gatto's next opponent has not been announced.
Who did Melissa Gatto fight last?
Melissa Gatto most recently fought Ernesta Kareckaite at UFC Fight Night: Allen vs Duncan on Saturday, October 10, 2026, -.
What weight class does Melissa Gatto fight in?
Melissa Gatto fights at Women's Flyweight.
How many knockouts does Melissa Gatto have?
Melissa Gatto has 3 wins by KO/TKO and 4 wins by submission.
How many UFC bonuses has Melissa Gatto won?
Melissa Gatto has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus: 1× Performance of the Night.
How tall is Melissa Gatto?
Melissa Gatto is 5'5" (165 cm) tall.
How much does Melissa Gatto weigh?
Melissa Gatto weighs 125 lbs (57 kg).
What is Melissa Gatto's reach?
Melissa Gatto has a reach of 69" (175 cm).
How old is Melissa Gatto?
Melissa Gatto is 30 years old (born May 2, 1996).
Where is Melissa Gatto from?
Melissa Gatto is from Brazil.
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