Melissa Gatto: UFC Record, Fight History & Bio

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Fighter metrics

Striking accuracy

51%

117 landed · 228 attempted

Takedown accuracy

33%

Recent fight form

Latest 5 verified results in our archive · 2022-05-07 to 2026-10-10

Wins

1 / 5

Losses

3 / 5

Draws

1 / 5

Historical results, not a prediction. See opponents and methods in fight history below.

Fight history

Ernesta Kareckaite
Oct 10, 2026
Draw
Decision - Majority · Round 3 · 5:00
Dione Barbosa
Apr 4, 2026
Loss
Decision - Majority · Round 3 · 5:00
Tamires Vidal
May 18, 2024
Win
KO/TKO · Round 3 · 0:37
Ariane da Silva
Jul 1, 2023
Loss
Decision - Split · Round 3 · 5:00
Tracy Cortez
May 7, 2022
Loss
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Sijara Eubanks
Dec 18, 2021
Win
KO/TKO · Round 3 · 0:45
Victoria Leonardo
Aug 7, 2021
Win
TKO - Doctor's Stoppage · Round 2 · 5:00

Melissa Gatto Bio

Melissa Gatto Regonha is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in the UFC women’s flyweight division. The UFC lists her as active, with a professional career dating to 2016 and an Octagon debut on August 7, 2021. As of September 18, 2026, the UFC identifies her as training at KO Squad and describes her fighting style as jiu-jitsu.

Gatto made her UFC debut against Victoria Leonardo at UFC 265, earning a stoppage after Leonardo suffered an arm injury. She followed that with a stoppage victory over Sijara Eubanks in December 2021, then faced Tracy Cortez and Ariane Lipski in decision defeats during 2022 and 2023. Gatto returned to the win column against Tamires Vidal in May 2024 before losing a majority decision to Dione Barbosa on April 4, 2026.

Born in the State of São Paulo, Brazil, Gatto is listed at 5 feet 5 inches tall with a 69-inch reach. Her record includes victories by knockout or technical knockout and submission, reflecting a style built around grappling threats and finishing ability rather than relying solely on stand-up exchanges. Her documented submission wins include an armbar, rear-naked choke and kimura.

Record: 9-3-3
Division: Women's Flyweight
Fighting style: Jiu-Jitsu
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 135 lbs.
Reach: 69"
Leg reach: 38.00
Gym / team: Team Bronx Cascavel
Nationality: State of São Paulo, Brazil
Birth date: May 2, 1996 (age 30)
Age: 30
Country: Brazil

Melissa Gatto Questions & Answers

Who is Melissa Gatto?

Melissa Gatto is a Brazilian mixed martial artist listed by the UFC as an active competitor in the women’s flyweight division.

What division does Melissa Gatto compete in?

Melissa Gatto competes in the UFC women’s flyweight division.

Is Melissa Gatto currently active in the UFC?

Yes. The UFC athlete profile lists Gatto as active, and she competed against Ernesta Kareckaite on October 10, 2026.

When did Melissa Gatto make her UFC debut?

Gatto made her UFC debut on August 7, 2021, against Victoria Leonardo at UFC 265.

What is Melissa Gatto’s fighting style?

The UFC lists Gatto’s fighting style as jiu-jitsu. Her profile also identifies her as a Brazilian jiu-jitsu brown belt and a Luta Livre black belt, reflecting a grappling-focused background.

What are Melissa Gatto’s listed height and reach?

The UFC lists Melissa Gatto at 5 feet 5 inches tall with a 69-inch reach.

Did Melissa Gatto attend college?

Yes. Gatto’s UFC profile says she earned a degree in languages, Portuguese and English, and worked as an English teacher in Brazil before her fighting career.