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Fighter

Melissa Amaya

"La Mamba"
8-0-0United StatesUnited StatesLast 5
NEXT FIGHT
vs Valesca Machado
UFCUFC Fight Night: Rosas Jr. vs Barcelos·

CAREER SUMMARY

Melissa Amaya holds a professional MMA record of 8-0-0. Melissa Amaya has won 8 fights: 3 by KO/TKO, 2 by submission, 3 by decision. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Weight
115 lbs52 kg
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
1994-11-27
Age
31
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
United States

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseMMA
  • 2026Finalist · Tuf · women's strawweight
  • Started in Kickboxing

Camp

  • Sik-Jitsu Fighting Systems · Spokane, Washington, US
  • Sikjitsu · United States
  • Luttrell/Yee MMA & Fitness · Albuquerque, New Mexico, US Former

Coaches

  • Rick Little · Head coach
  • Dylan Lemrey · S&C coach
  • Daniel Cormier · Cornerman

Training partners

  • Julianna Pena
  • Juliana Miller

Related fighters

Recent & upcoming opponents

Upcoming

  1. UFCUFC Fight Night: Rosas Jr. vs Barcelos
    vs Valesca MachadoWomen's Strawweight

Career history

  1. WIN
    vs Megumi Sugimoto
    Combate Global· Jun 19, 2025· Strawweight· 8-0 vs 11-5-3
    TKO
    R1 · 3:51
  2. WIN
    vs Samantha Jean-Francois
    Combate Global· Jun 8, 2024· Strawweight· 7-0 vs 7-8
    TKO
    R2 · 3:44
  3. WIN
    vs Gillian Noll
    Combate Global· Apr 1, 2023· Flyweight· 6-0 vs 3-3
    MD
  4. WIN
    vs Alitzel Mariscal
    Combate Global· Oct 30, 2022· Flyweight· 5-0 vs 2-4
    SUB
    R3 · 3:12
  5. WIN
    vs Naomi Tataroglu
    Combate Global· Jul 1, 2022· Flyweight· 4-0 vs 3-4
    UD
  6. WIN
    vs Yessica Ortega
    Combate Global· Mar 24, 2022· Flyweight· 3-0 vs 1-2
    UD
  7. WIN
    vs Andrea Amaro
    Combate Global· Nov 12, 2021· Strawweight· 2-0 vs 1-2
    SUB
    R1 · 4:00
  8. WIN
    vs Gisselle Garcia Villanueva
    Combate Global· Oct 22, 2021· Bantamweight· 1-0 vs 0-1
    TKO
    R1 · 2:11

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1719▲23
Peak
1719Jun 19, 2025
Rated fights
8
1500160017002022202320242025Oct 22, 2021 · 1548Nov 12, 2021 · 1589Mar 24, 2022 · 1614Jul 1, 2022 · 1641Oct 30, 2022 · 1667Apr 1, 2023 · 1686Jun 8, 2024 · 1697Jun 19, 2025 · 17191719

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Frequently asked questions

When does Melissa Amaya fight next?

Melissa Amaya fights Valesca Machado on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at UFC Fight Night: Rosas Jr. vs Barcelos.

What is Melissa Amaya's record?

Melissa Amaya's professional MMA record is 8-0-0.

Who is Melissa Amaya fighting next?

Melissa Amaya's next opponent is Valesca Machado at UFC Fight Night: Rosas Jr. vs Barcelos.

What weight class does Melissa Amaya fight in?

Melissa Amaya fights at Women's Strawweight.

How many knockouts does Melissa Amaya have?

Melissa Amaya has 3 wins by KO/TKO and 2 wins by submission.

How much does Melissa Amaya weigh?

Melissa Amaya weighs 115 lbs (52 kg).

How old is Melissa Amaya?

Melissa Amaya is 31 years old (born Nov 27, 1994).

Where is Melissa Amaya from?

Melissa Amaya is from United States.