19 Facts About Melissa Gatto

Melissa Gatto was born on May 2,1996 and is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist who currently fights in the women's flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Melissa Gatto attended Western Parana State University from where she graduated with bachelor's degree in languages.

Melissa 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.

However, Melissa Gatto was pulled from the fight in the days leading up to the event and replaced by Viviane Araujo.

Melissa Gatto was then scheduled to face Julia Avila at UFC 239 on July 6,2019.

Later, news surfaced that Melissa Gatto was in fact pulled from the card due to testing positive for furosemide, a diuretic.

Melissa Gatto was given a USADA suspension and was eligibly to return to competition on June 5,2020.

Melissa Gatto was scheduled to face Mariya Agapova at UFC on ESPN: Eye vs Calvillo on June 13,2020.

However, Melissa Gatto pulled out due to visa issues and was replaced by Hannah Cifers.

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

Melissa Gatto 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.

Melissa Gatto won the fight via body kick TKO in the third round.

Melissa Gatto then faced Tracy Cortez at UFC 274 on May 7,2022.

Melissa Gatto was scheduled to face Gillian Robertson on September 17,2022 at UFC Fight Night 210.

However, Melissa Gatto was removed from the event for undisclosed reasons.

Melissa Gatto faced Ariane Lipski on July 1,2023, at UFC on ESPN 48.

Melissa Gatto was scheduled to face Viktoriia Dudakova on March 30,2024, at UFC on ESPN 54.

Melissa Gatto faced Tamires Vidal, replacing injured Hailey Cowan, on May 18,2024, at UFC Fight Night 241.

Melissa Gatto won the fight by technical knockout from a punch to the chest.