Women's Flyweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Melissa Gatto
8-2-2
1 Win Streak
Age
27
Height
5'5"
Weight
141 lbs
Reach
69"
Avg Fight Time
12:16
Gym
—
UFC Record
3-2(5 bouts)
Wins By
3 KO 0 Sub 0 Dec
Losses By
0 KO 0 Sub 2 Dec
Wins by Rd
R2 1R3 2
Last 5
WLWLW
Finish Rate
78%
Bonuses
1
Style
Jiu-Jitsu
Location
State of Sao Paulo, Brazil
Next Fight2026-04-04
DB
vs Dione Barbosa
Opponent Last Bout
L - Karine SilvaSubmissionR1 4:13· Arm Triangle From Side Control
Fight History
WIN
TV
vs Tamires Vidal
UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Murphy· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Body At Distance
R3 0:37
KO/TKOPunch to Body At Distance·R3 0:37
LOSS
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vs Ariane da Silva
UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Magomedov· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
SE
vs Sijara Eubanks
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Daukaus· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Kick to Body At Distance
R3 0:45
KO/TKOKick to Body At Distance·R3 0:45
LOSS
TC
vs Tracy Cortez
UFC 274: Oliveira vs. Gaethje· 2022-05-07
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
VL
vs Victoria Leonardo
UFC 265: Lewis vs. Gane· 2021-08-07
TKO - Doctor's Stoppage
Arm Injury
R2 5:00
TKO - Doctor's StoppageArm Injury·R2 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Muay Thai Fighter
Clinch-Heavy Nak Muay
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.8/min
Grappling
1.47 TD
Defense
54%
⚖️Melissa adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
14 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Knees
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level
57%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Leg Kicks
50%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Elbows
43%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Armbars
36%
Overhands
29%
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
29%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
2× detected
Clinch → Takedown
2× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Knees (57%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (107%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 215% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
3
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (3 techniques)
Arm Injury
#11
33% of KOs
Kick to Body At Distance
#21
33% of KOs
Punch to Body At Distance
#31
33% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯💥 KO arsenal: Arm Injury leads with 1 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (20/100). Opponents exploit this.🔥
Finisher: 78% of wins end in finish (3 KO + 4 subs).Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
50%
Average
0%100%
Striking Defense
54%
Average
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
47% acc84%
Clinch
57% acc10%
Ground
93% acc6%
Striking Differential+0.94/min
3.78 landed/min2.84 absorbed/min
3.78
Landed/Min
2.84
Absorbed/Min
0.24
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed232
Sig. Strikes Attempted466
Key Insights
Melissa is a distance-first striker, with 84% of output at range.
Effective body attack (29%).
Favorable output (1.3:1).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 84% of output at range with 47% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
29%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
64%
Above Avg
0%100%
TD Success Rate
5%
Landed
1
Defended
20
Total
21
1.47
TD / 15min
0.49
Sub / 15min
1
TD Landed
21
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
12
Landed
42
Attempted
29%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
2 total attempts
Opportunistic
R1
0%
R2
100%
R3
0%
Key Insights
4 career submission wins.
Lower TD accuracy (29%).
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
464
1.77
Ratio
Absorbed
262
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
2/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
40.7
High
Strikes/Min
6.1
Standing %
74%
R3 vs R1 Output
95%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.77x) - consistent striking dominance.
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (40.7) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 5 fights
R1 Control
1:29
R2 Control
1:56
R3 Control
0:16
R1 to Final
-8%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+3.1pp
Body
+4.3pp
Leg
-7.4pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+1.9pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2805
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights