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
1
Wins by submission
2
Wins by decision
0

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

Tabatha Ricci Questions & Answers

Is Tabatha Ricci currently a UFC fighter?

Yes. Tabatha Ricci’s official website identifies her as an active UFC fighter, and she competed on the UFC’s Oklahoma City card on July 18, 2026.

What division does Tabatha Ricci fight in?

Ricci competes at women’s strawweight, the UFC’s 115-pound division.

How tall is Tabatha Ricci, and when was she born?

Ricci is listed at 5 feet 1 inch tall and was born on February 21, 1995.

Where does Tabatha Ricci train?

Ricci’s UFC profile lists Paragon BJJ and Knuckleheadz Boxing among her training bases. Her website says she lives in California and teaches Brazilian jiu-jitsu at Paragon BJJ in Ventura.

When did Ricci make her UFC debut?

Ricci made her Octagon debut on June 5, 2021, when she took a short-notice fight against Manon Fiorot at flyweight.

What is Tabatha Ricci’s fighting style and martial-arts background?

Ricci is listed by the UFC as a judo stylist. Her background also includes Muay Thai and Brazilian jiu-jitsu; she says she began judo as a child, began Muay Thai at 15, and started jiu-jitsu at 17. Her profile credits her with judo and jiu-jitsu black belts and Brazilian jiu-jitsu world-title achievements.

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

Ricci’s most recent listed UFC appearance was against Fatima Kline at UFC Oklahoma City on July 18, 2026, a strawweight bout she lost by unanimous decision.