Anna Melisano

Anna Melisano, nicknamed “Bandana,” is an American mixed martial artist competing in the UFC women’s flyweight division. She trains at Spartan Fitness MMA and is listed as an active UFC athlete as of October 1, 2026. Melisano made her UFC debut on July 18, 2026, after accepting the bout on less than two weeks’ notice. She is listed at 5 feet 4.5 inches and was born on May 20, 1997, in Frankfort, United States.

Melisano began boxing at age 12 after following her older brother into a boxing gym. Before focusing on fighting, she participated in dance and track. The UFC identifies her as a striker, while her listed favorite techniques include the jab and double-leg takedown. She also coaches mixed martial arts and strength and conditioning at her gym. Before joining the UFC, she won the Fury FC strawweight championship and later appeared on The Ultimate Fighter Season 34, where she was selected by Team Bisping.