A new women’s flyweight bout is confirmed for the UFC Fight Night event on June 13 as Melissa Gatto will take on Mariya Agapova.
Gatto will be making her UFC debut with an undefeated streak of six wins. The flyweight has previously competed for Spartacus Academy, Pantanal Fight Champions, and Nacao Cyborg. Gatto is known for her technical skills inside the octagon, with the Brazil native winning four fights via submission. Gatto’s professional record currently stands at 6 wins, 0 losses, and 2 draws.
Agapova will also make her UFC debut as the flyweight is currently in the midst of a two-fight winning streak, beating Alexa Conners (via submission) and Marilia Santos (via TKO) in Invicta Fighting Championships. The 23-year-old has also competed in Heroine Fighting Championship and Fight Nights Global. Her only professional loss was during Dana White’s Contender Series where Tracy Cortez beat her via unanimous decision. Agapova’s professional record currently stands at 8 wins and 1 loss.
The unnamed UFC Fight Night event will take place on Saturday, June 13 with a location and main event soon to be announced.