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Brazilian mixed martial artist
Melissa Gatto (born May 2, 1996) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist who currently fights in the women's flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship .
Background [ edit ]
Gatto was born and grew up in Toledo, Paraná , Brazil, with an older and a younger brother.[3] Following her big brother, she started training Kung Fu at the age of eight.[3] Gradually she picked up also other disciplines eventually drifting to mixed martial arts in order to challenge herself.[3] [4] She attended Western Paraná State University from where she graduated with bachelor's degree in languages.[3]
Mixed martial arts career [ edit ]
Early career [ edit ]
Gatto racked up a record of 6–0–2 in Brazilian regional circuit before signing a contract with the UFC. In her last bout before the UFC, she submitted fellow future UFC fighter Karol Rosa with a first round kimura at Nação Cyborg 3.[5] [6]
Ultimate Fighting Championship [ edit ]
Gatto was scheduled to make her UFC debut replacing injured Jessica Rose-Clark on short notice against Talita Bernardo at UFC 237 on May 11, 2019.[7] However, Gatto was pulled from the fight in the days leading up to the event and replaced by Viviane Araújo .[8]
She was then scheduled to face Julia Avila at UFC 239 on July 6, 2019. However, she ended up pulling out citing an injury and was replaced by Pannie Kianzad .[9] Later, news surfaced that Gatto was in fact pulled from the card due to testing positive for furosemide , a diuretic. She was given a USADA suspension and was eligibly to return to competition on June 5, 2020.[10]
She was scheduled to face Mariya Agapova at UFC on ESPN: Eye vs. Calvillo on June 13, 2020.[11] However, Gatto pulled out due to visa issues and was replaced by Hannah Cifers .[12] [13]
She ultimately made her debut against Victoria Leonardo at UFC 265 on August 7, 2021.[14] She won the fight via technical knockout after the doctor stopped the fight between rounds two and three due to an arm injury sustained by Leonardo.[15]
In her sophomore appearance Gatto faced Sijara Eubanks on December 18, 2021 at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Daukaus .[16] At the weigh-ins, Eubanks weighed in at 127.5 pounds, 1.5 pounds over the flyweight non-title fight limit. The bout proceeded at a catchweight.[17] [18] She won the fight via body kick TKO in the third round.[19] The win earned her a Performance of the Night bonus award.[20]
Gatto then faced Tracy Cortez at UFC 274 on May 7, 2022.[21] She lost the fight via unanimous decision.[22]
Gatto was scheduled to face Gillian Robertson on September 17, 2022 at UFC Fight Night 210 .[23] However, Gatto was removed from the event for undisclosed reasons.[24]
Gatto faced Ariane Lipski on July 1, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 48 .[25] She lost the fight via split decision.[26]
Gatto was scheduled to face Viktoriia Dudakova on March 30, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 54 .[27] However, the bout was cancelled during the broadcast due to a Dudakova illness.[28]
Gatto faced Tamires Vidal, replacing injured Hailey Cowan, on May 18, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 241 .[29] Gatto won the fight by technical knockout from a punch to the chest.[30]
Championships and accomplishments [ edit ]
Mixed martial arts record [ edit ]
Professional record breakdown
13 matches
9 wins
2 losses
By knockout
3
0
By submission
4
0
By decision
2
2
Draws
2
Res.
Record
Opponent
Method
Event
Date
Round
Time
Location
Notes
Win
9–2–2
Tamires Vidal
TKO (punch to the body)
UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Murphy
May 18, 2024
3
0:37
Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Bantamweight bout.
Loss
8–2–2
Ariane Lipski
Decision (split)
UFC on ESPN: Strickland vs. Magomedov
July 1, 2023
3
5:00
Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Loss
8–1–2
Tracy Cortez
Decision (unanimous)
UFC 274
May 7, 2022
3
5:00
Phoenix, Arizona , United States
Win
8–0–2
Sijara Eubanks
TKO (body kick and punches)
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Daukaus
December 18, 2021
3
0:45
Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Catchweight (127.5 lb) bout; Eubanks missed weight. Performance of the Night.
Win
7–0–2
Victoria Leonardo
TKO (doctor stoppage)
UFC 265
August 7, 2021
2
5:00
Houston, Texas , United States
Win
6–0–2
Karol Rosa
Submission (kimura)
Nação Cyborg 3
September 29, 2018
1
4:19
Curitiba , Brazil
Bantamweight bout.
Draw
5–0–2
Sidy Rocha
Draw (split)
Pantanal Fight Champions 2
July 7, 2018
3
5:00
Corumbá , Brazil
For the PFC Flyweight Championship.
Win
5–0–1
Joice de Andrade
Submission (armbar)
Clev Fight 1
May 5, 2018
1
2:34
Clevelândia , Brazil
Win
4–0–1
Kethylen Rothenburg
Submission (armbar)
Nação Cyborg 1
April 7, 2018
1
1:36
Colombo , Brazil
Bantamweight bout.
Draw
3–0–1
Edna Oliveira Ajala
Draw (majority)
Bonito Eco Fight Combat 2
September 23, 2017
3
5:00
Bonito , Brazil
Win
3–0
Rafaela Thomazini
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Spartacus Circuit 9
September 9, 2017
1
1:09
Cascavel , Brazil
Win
2–0
Taynara Silva
Decision (unanimous)
Pantanal Fight Champions
August 12, 2017
3
5:00
Corumbá , Brazil
Flyweight debut.
Win
1–0
Alexandra Alves
Decision (unanimous)
Spartacus Circuit 8
December 10, 2016
3
5:00
Cascavel , Brazil
Featherweight debut.
[31]
See also [ edit ]
References [ edit ]
^ a b c d "Toledo no UFC: Melissa Gatto estreia com vitória surpreendente" . gazetatoledo.com (in Brazilian Portuguese). August 9, 2021.
^ "Melissa Gatto: Patient For Her UFC Debut - The Fight Library" . fight-library.com . 2020-06-10. Retrieved 2022-05-04 .
^ B, Zain; o99 (2021-08-06). "UFC 265: Who is Melissa Gatto?" . FanSided . Retrieved 2022-05-04 . {{cite web }}
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^ "Contratada em 2019, Melissa Gatto celebra chance e se diz preparada para estrear no UFC 265" . SUPER LUTAS (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2021-08-05. Retrieved 2022-05-04 .
^ Cruz, Guilherme (2019-04-03). "Undefeated newcomer Melissa Gatto replaces injured Jessica-Rose Clark at UFC 237" . MMA Fighting . Retrieved 2022-04-08 .
^ "Viviane Araujo replaces Melissa Gatto at UFC 237, will face Talita Bernardo" . MMA Fighting . 2019-05-08. Retrieved 2022-04-08 .
^ Nolan King and Mike Bohn (2019-06-24). "UFC 239: With Melissa Gatto out, Pannie Kianzad returns to take on Julia Avila" . mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2022-04-08 .
^ Damon Martin (October 17, 2019). "UFC newcomer Melissa Gatto receives one-year USADA suspension for failed drug test" . mmafighting.com.
^ Guilherme Cruz (May 19, 2020). "UFC newcomers Mariya Agapova, Melissa Gatto agree to fight on June 13" . mmafighting.com.
^ Tristen Critchfield (2020-06-07). "Melissa Gatto withdraws from Saturday's UFC Fight Night card due to Visa issues" . sherdog.com. Retrieved 2020-06-08 .
^ Farah Hannoun (2020-06-08). "Hannah Cifers makes two-week turnaround to fight Mariya Agapova on Saturday" . mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2020-06-08 .
^ Cruz, Guilherme (2021-05-24). "Victoria Leonardo vs. Melissa Gatto to fight at UFC 265" . MMA Fighting . Retrieved 2021-05-25 .
^ Anderson, Jay (2021-08-07). "UFC 265 Results: Melissa Gatto Picks Up Debut Win, Victoria Leonardo Unable to Continue" . Cageside Press . Retrieved 2021-08-07 .
^ Marcel Dorff (2021-10-31). "Sijara Eubanks vs. Melissa Gatto toegevoegd aan UFC evenement op 18 december" . MMA DNA (in Dutch). Retrieved 2022-01-09 .
^ "UFC Fight Night 199 weigh-in results: Three fighters miss weight for 2021 finale" . MMA Junkie . 2021-12-17. Retrieved 2021-12-17 .
^ Lee, Alexander K. (2021-12-17). "UFC Vegas 45 weigh-in results: Justin Tafa first heavyweight to miss weight in UFC history, two others miss" . MMA Fighting . Retrieved 2021-12-17 .
^ Evanoff, Josh (2021-12-18). "UFC Vegas 45: Melissa Gatto TKO's Sijara Eubanks" . Cageside Press . Retrieved 2021-12-19 .
^ a b "UFC Fight Night 199 bonuses: Amanda Lemos and Angela Hill's battle among four winners" . MMAjunkie.com . December 18, 2021.
^ Guilherme Cruz (March 15, 2022). "Tracy Cortez vs. Melissa Gatto booked for UFC 274" . mmafighting.com.
^ Anderson, Jay (2022-05-07). "UFC 274: Decision Over Melissa Gatto Extends Tracy Cortez's Win Streak to 10 After Year Away" . Cageside Press . Retrieved 2022-05-08 .
^ "Gillian Robertson vs. Melissa Gatto set for UFC's Sept. 17 event" . MMA Junkie . 2022-06-24. Retrieved 2022-08-04 .
^ Bitter, Shawn (2020-06-06). "UFC: Melissa Gatto Out of June 13 Fight with Mariya Agapova" . Cageside Press . Retrieved 2022-08-04 .
^ Arshad (2023-04-22). "Ariane Lipski to Fight Melissa Gatto on July 1 UFC Event" . www.itnwwe.com . Retrieved 2023-05-06 .
^ Anderson, Jay (2023-07-01). "UFC Vegas 76: Ariane Lipski Edges Melissa Gatto, Wins Split Decision" . Cageside Press . Retrieved 2023-07-02 .
^ Raghuwanshi, Vipin (2024-02-06). "UFC Atlantic City: Melissa Gatto vs Viktoriia Dudakova Booked" . www.itnwwe.com . Retrieved 2024-02-06 .
^ Jay Anderson (2024-03-30). "Victoria Dudakova vs. Melissa Gatto Scrapped with UFC Atlantic City Underway" . cagesidepress.com. Retrieved 2024-03-30 .
^ "Melissa Gatto fights Tamires Vidal at UFC Fight Night 241 after Hailey Cowan suffers broken leg" . MMA Junkie . 2024-04-26. Retrieved 2024-04-26 .
^ Anderson, Jay (2024-05-18). "UFC Vegas 92: Dominant Melissa Gatto Earns TKO Win in Bizarre Finish of Tamires Vidal" . Cageside Press . Retrieved 2024-05-18 .
^ "Melissa Gatto MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography" . Sherdog . Retrieved 2022-03-16 .
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