UFC

Tabatha “Baby Shark”Ricci

UFC12-5-0

Division
Women's Strawweight
Stance
Orthodox
Height
5' 1"
Weight
115 lbs.
Reach
61"
Nationality
Birigüi, Brazil
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Fighter metrics

Wins by KO
2
Wins by submission
3
Wins by decision
7

Striking accuracy

37%

386 landed · 1,034 attempted

Takedown accuracy

35%

Recent fight form

Latest 5 verified results in our archive · 2024-08-24 to 2026-07-18

Wins

2 / 5

Losses

3 / 5

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

Fight history

Tabatha Ricci Bio

Tabatha Ricci is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in the UFC women’s strawweight division under the nickname “Baby Shark.” Born February 21, 1995, in Birigui, São Paulo, she began martial arts through judo at age six, later adding Muay Thai and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Ricci says she holds black belts in judo and jiu-jitsu, and her athlete profile lists judo as her fighting style. She is a Physical Education graduate from Brazil.

Ricci turned professional in 2013 and made her UFC debut on June 5, 2021, accepting a short-notice flyweight bout against Manon Fiorot before settling into strawweight. Her UFC run has included an armbar submission of Jessica Penne and a second-round stoppage of Amanda Ribas in July 2025. In 2026, she fought Virna Jandiroba in April and Fatima Kline in July; the UFC’s Oklahoma City event results list Ricci’s bout with Kline as a strawweight unanimous-decision loss. Her official website, updated within the past month, identifies her as an active UFC fighter and a Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructor at Paragon BJJ in Ventura, California.

Record
12-5-0
Division
Women's Strawweight
Fighting style
Judo
Stance
Orthodox
Height
5' 1"
Weight
115 lbs.
Reach
61"
Leg reach
36.00
Nationality
Birigüi, Brazil
Birth date
Feb 21, 1995 (age 31)
Age
31
Country
Brazil

Tabatha Ricci Questions & Answers

Is Tabatha Ricci currently a UFC fighter?

Yes. As of October 14, 2026, the UFC lists Tabatha Ricci as an active athlete in its women’s strawweight division.

What division does Tabatha Ricci compete in?

Ricci competes in the UFC women’s strawweight division, which is contested at 115 pounds.

How tall is Tabatha Ricci?

The UFC lists Ricci at 5 feet 1 inch tall.

When did Tabatha Ricci make her UFC debut?

Ricci made her UFC debut on June 5, 2021, when she accepted a short-notice bout against Manon Fiorot at flyweight. She has otherwise been identified by the UFC as a strawweight.

What is Tabatha Ricci’s fighting style?

The UFC lists Ricci’s fighting style as judo. Her profile describes a martial-arts base that began with judo in childhood and later added Muay Thai and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. In competition, that background has shown in her clinch work, throws and submission-oriented grappling.

What are notable career milestones for Tabatha Ricci?

Ricci turned professional in 2013, joined the UFC in 2021 and earned a notable UFC 285 victory over former title challenger Jessica Penne by second-round armbar on March 4, 2023. The UFC also lists a second-round stoppage of Amanda Ribas in July 2025 among her recent career milestones.

Where does Tabatha Ricci train, and did she attend college?

The UFC lists Paragon BJJ and Knuckleheadz Boxing as Ricci’s training bases. Her UFC profile also says she graduated in Physical Education in Brazil and teaches Brazilian jiu-jitsu at Paragon Academy in Ventura, California.

What was Tabatha Ricci’s most recent UFC appearance as of October 14, 2026?

Ricci’s most recent UFC appearance listed by the promotion was a women’s strawweight bout against Fatima Kline on July 18, 2026. The UFC records Ricci as the unanimous-decision winner.