Fighter

Valesca Machado

"Tina Black"

16-4-0

BrazilLast 5

Grappling 1-0

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Valesca Machado holds a professional MMA record of 16-4-0. Valesca Machado has won 16 fights: 6 by KO/TKO, 1 by submission, 9 by decision. Valesca Machado also has 1 recorded Grappling bout. Most recent fight: September 26, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'4"163 cm
Weight: 115 lbs52 kg
Reach: 63"160 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1996-05-06
Age: 30
Nationality: Brazil
Birthplace: Brazil

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseMuay ThaiKickboxing

2026Finalist · Tuf · women's strawweight
2024A1 Combat Women's Strawweight Championship · A1 Combat
2022Invicta FC Strawweight Championship · Invicta Fighting Championships
2022Cageside Press 2022 Women's Strawweight Prospect of the Year.
2021Competitor · DWCS · strawweight
Strikers Kickboxing super fight belt · Strikers Kickboxing
WRK 21 super fight belt · WRK 21
Black belt · Kickboxing
Blue belt · BJJ
AGE 14Started in Muay Thai
Kickboxing 5-3 · Professional record · Cageside Press's May 2020 prospect profile states she is '5-3 in kickboxing'. Her gym's own September 2018 post put it at 5-1 and specified it was PROFESSIONAL kickboxing ('No Kickboxing profissinal Tina possui um cartel de 5-1'), so the two datapoints are consistent with two further losses between late 2018 and 2020 rather than contradictory. No fight-by-fight kickboxing record was found anywhere.
Boxing 2-0 · Professional record · Cageside Press calls it '2-0 in boxing'; her own gym's post labels the same 2-0 line 'Beachboxing' (boxe de praia), which is the more precise description. Recorded here as boxing with that correction attached - see conflicts.

Camp

Team Alpha Male · Sacramento, US
MSP Fight · Rio de Janeiro, BR Former
War Machine Academy · Rio de Janeiro, BR Former

Coaches

Urijah Faber · Head coach
Wendell Negao · Head coach
Rafael Vinicius · Head coach

Training partners

Poliana Botelho

Career stats

Pro MMARecord: 16-4-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed3.69per min

40% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.79per min

63% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.00per 15 min

Takedowns stuffed79%

Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 1-0-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed6.01per min

48% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.65per min

62% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.00per 15 min

Takedowns stuffed100%

Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

Where they rank

All-time boards where Valesca Machado sits in the top 25.

All MMA

#5 Most knockdowns in a fight, Women's Strawweight2

UFC

#5 Most knockdowns in a fight, Women's Strawweight2

Recent & upcoming opponents

Piera Rodriguez Compare

Career history

WIN
vs Melissa Amaya
UFCUFC Fight Night: Rosas Jr. vs Barcelos· Sep 26, 2026· Women's Strawweight
TKO
R2 · 3:19
WIN
vs Yasmin Castanho
Invicta FC 59· Dec 13, 2024· Strawweight· 15-4 vs 6-2
UD
WIN
vs Yulia Ostroverkhova
Invicta FC 56· Aug 9, 2024· Strawweight· 14-4 vs 9-3-1
UD
WIN
vs Taylor Mauldin×1Title bout · Title win #1
Urijah Faber's A1 Combat 18· Feb 22, 2024· Strawweight· 13-4 vs 4-1
TKO
R1 · 0:49
LOSS
vs Danni McCormack
Invicta FC 52· Mar 15, 2023· Strawweight· 12-4 vs 7-2
UD
WIN
vs Karolina Wójcik
Invicta FC 50· Nov 16, 2022· Strawweight· 12-3 vs 10-3
UD
WIN
vs Ediana Silva
Invicta FC 50· Nov 16, 2022· Strawweight· 11-3 vs 12-3
SD
WIN
vs Liz Tracy
Invicta FC 49· Sep 28, 2022· Strawweight· 10-3 vs 7-5
UD
WIN
vs Janelice Moraes
Arena Global 16· Feb 19, 2022· Strawweight· 9-3 vs 2-5
SUB
R1 · 4:56
LOSS
vs Piera Rodriguez
UFCDana White's Contender Series 44· Oct 19, 2021· Women's Strawweight· 8-3 vs 7-0
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Karen Thalita
Shooto Brasil· Jul 26, 2020· Strawweight· 8-2 vs 2-3
TKO
R1 · 2:12
WIN
vs Maria Ribeiro
Future FC 6· Jun 28, 2019· Atomweight· 7-2 vs 5-2
TKO
R3 · 4:03
WIN
vs Janaina Soares
WOCS 54· May 18, 2019· 6-2 vs 0-2
TKO
R1 · 1:00
WIN
vs Lohayne Lopes
Warriors Mix Challenger 1· Mar 30, 2019· Atomweight· 5-2 vs 1-1
TKO
R2 · 2:37
WIN
vs Monique Adriane
Shooto Brasil 88· Sep 28, 2018· Atomweight· 4-2 vs 3-1
SD
WIN
vs Julia Polastri
Shooto Brasil 84· May 26, 2018· Strawweight· 3-2 vs 2-2
UD
LOSS
vs Marcela Giantomassi
Shooto Brasil 78· Nov 26, 2017· Strawweight· 2-2 vs 2-1
SD
LOSS
vs Maria Oliveira
Angels & Fight Contest 1· Jun 10, 2017· Strawweight· 2-1 vs 8-2
SD
WIN
vs Elaine Leal
TF Team· Oct 8, 2016· 2-0 vs 4-3
DEC
WIN
vs Kakau Costa
Rio de Janeiro Regional· May 7, 2016· 1-0 vs 3-5
DEC
NC
vs Nayara Hemily
NCE 4· Jan 30, 2016· Strawweight· 0-0 vs 2-2
NC
R3 · 5:00

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1684▲18
Peak: 1717Dec 13, 2024
Rated fights: 20

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Frequently asked questions

When does Valesca Machado fight next?

Valesca Machado has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Valesca Machado's record?

Valesca Machado's professional MMA record is 16-4-0.

Who is Valesca Machado fighting next?

Valesca Machado's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Valesca Machado fight last?

Valesca Machado most recently fought Melissa Amaya at UFC Fight Night: Rosas Jr. vs Barcelos on Saturday, September 26, 2026, WIN (TKO).

What weight class does Valesca Machado fight in?

Valesca Machado fights at Women's Strawweight.

How many knockouts does Valesca Machado have?

Valesca Machado has 6 wins by KO/TKO and 1 win by submission.

How tall is Valesca Machado?

Valesca Machado is 5'4" (163 cm) tall.

How much does Valesca Machado weigh?

Valesca Machado weighs 115 lbs (52 kg).

What is Valesca Machado's reach?

Valesca Machado has a reach of 63" (160 cm).

How old is Valesca Machado?

Valesca Machado is 30 years old (born May 6, 1996).

Where is Valesca Machado from?

Valesca Machado is from Brazil.

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