Last fight
Victoria
Amaya vs Machado
Sep. 26, 2026
Estadísticas y récords
6
Wins by Knockout
1
Wins by Submission
4
First Round Finishes
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Efectividad de golpeo
- Golpes Significativos Conectados
- 86
- Golpes Significativos Intentados
- 215
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
Info
Status
Activo
Ciudad natal
Brazil
Trenes en
Team Alpha Male
Estilo de lucha
Striker
Años
30
Alto
64.00
Peso
115.50
Debut del octágono
Sep. 26, 2026
Alcance
63.50
Alcance de la pierna
35.00
- Pro since January 2016
- 5-fight win streak, last loss came in March 2023 in a title fight with Invicta vs Road to UFC-vet Danni McCormack
- Six wins by KO, one by submission (RNC)
- Four first-round finishes, two second-round finishes, one third-round finish
- Won Urijah Faber’s A1 Combat Strawweight Title with a 0:49 KO in February 2024
- Won Invicta Strawweight Title in a one-night tournament in November 2022
- Has a decision win over Julia Polastri (Shooto Brasil 84, May 2018)
UFC Fight Night (9/26/26) Black stopped Melissa Amaya via strikes at 3:19 of the second round to win The Ultimate Fighter, Season 34 strawweight final
The Ultimate Fighter, Season 34 (2026)
Semifinals - Black won a three round unanimous decision over Delphine Benouaich
Quarterfinals - Black stopped Natalia Alves via strikes in the second round
Dana White's Contender Series, Season 5
Episode 8 (10/19/21) Black lost a three round unanimous decision to Piera Rodriguez
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training with my sister’s encouragement, at the age of 14.
What does it mean for you to fight for the UFC? Part of a big dream that I worked to achieve.
Who is your favorite fighter and why? My favorite fighter is Tina Black, because I am very proud of everything she sacrificed to run after her dreams and I admire that very much.
Do you have any heroes outside of fighting? My parents.
What are your current ranks in martial arts? Black belt in kickboxing and blue belt in BJJ
Specific accomplishments in pro competition? Invicta FC World Champion, A1 Combat World Champion
What fight do you consider to be the key fight in your career and why? There were two key moments in my career. The first moment was when I won the Invicta belt, where I had to do two fights in one night and it prepared me very well for TUF. The second was when I knocked out Taylor Mauldin in A1 and knew that my next step would be to go to the UFC.
Is there a cause that you want to use your platform for? To show my work and encourage women, showing how great we are and that we can get anywhere.
Beyond a championship or money, what motivates you? Putting on amazing shows for the fans at the biggest events in the sport.
What was your job before you started fighting? Student
Favorite grappling technique: Heel hook
Favorite Striking technique: Straight punches
Tell us about your life outside of fighting: I like going to the beach, I love animals, traveling, but I also love staying at home watching shows while drinking a good wine.
