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UFC Flyweight

Melissa Gatto VS Dione Barbosa

Meta Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.

Tale of the Tape

Melissa Gatto VS Dione Barbosa
9-3-3 Record 10-4-0
29 Age 33
165 cm Height 168 cm
175 cm Reach 166 cm
orthodox Stance orthodox
78% Finish rate 50%
33% KO rate 0%
44% Sub rate 50%

Result Summary

Dione Barbosa def. Melissa Gatto Decision (majority) · R3 5:00

Fight Overview

Gatto holds a 9‑2‑2 record with recent wins, while Barbosa is an 8‑4 fighter, making this flyweight bout a clash of a rising contender against a seasoned opponent.

Keys to Victory

Melissa Gatto

  1. Use her striking accuracy to outpoint Barbosa
  2. Mix in occasional takedowns to keep Barbosa guessing
  3. Maintain composure to avoid getting caught in Barbosa's power shots

Dione Barbosa

  1. Press forward with aggressive striking to challenge Gatto's defense
  2. Target Gatto's body to wear her down
  3. Stay patient and look for a late‑round finish

Last 5 fights

Melissa Gatto

  1. W Tamires Vidal TKO · R3 0:37 · 18 MAY 2024
  2. L Ariane Lipski da Silva Decision · R3 5:00 · 1 JUL 2023
  3. L Tracy Cortez Decision · R3 5:00 · 7 MAY 2022
  4. W Sijara Eubanks TKO · R3 0:45 · 18 DEC 2021
  5. W Victoria Leonardo TKO · R2 5:00 · 7 AUG 2021

Dione Barbosa

  1. L Karine Silva Decision · R3 5:00 · 16 AUG 2025
  2. W Diana Belbiță Submission · R1 4:13 · 5 APR 2025
  3. L Miranda Maverick Decision · R3 5:00 · 20 JUL 2024
  4. W Ernesta Kareckaitė Decision · R3 5:00 · 4 MAY 2024
  5. W Rainn Guerrero Submission · R1 4:35 · 5 SEPT 2023

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