Melissa Amaya
“La Mamba”
Record 8-0United States
Next fight
vs. Valesca Machado — UFC Fight Night, September 26, 2026
The style
Well-Rounded Finisher
The Ultimate Fighter 34 finalist · Undefeated · Combate Global product
GrapplingStriking
Melissa 'La Mamba' Amaya is an undefeated American strawweight from Spokane, Washington, who built her entire 8-0 record inside the Combate Global cage without a single amateur fight. She punched her way into the Ultimate Fighter season 34 final with a rear-naked choke and a decision win inside the house, and now meets the more experienced Valesca Machado for the tournament title.
Tale of the tape
| Record | 8-0 |
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| Country | United States |
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The numbers
Career UFC averages.
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How they win
3 KO/TKO2 SUB3 DEC
How they lose
Has never lost.