The exciting prospect will finally get her chance to make her UFC debut at UFC 239, as Melissa Gatto will face Julia Avila.
The Brazil native walks into the octagon with an undefeated record of 6 wins. Gatto was originally set to make her debut at UFC 237; however, she was forced to withdraw due to an infection. Her current professional record stands at 6 wins, 0 losses, and 2 draws.
Avila will also make her debut for the promotion as she enters the UFC with only 1 loss on her record. The California native’s current professional record stands at 6 wins and 1 loss. UFC 239 will take place on July 6 in Las Vegas with Jon Jones defending his light heavyweight title against Thiago Santos in the main event.
UFC 239 Main Card, Prelims (ESPN, ESPN+):
UFC Light Heavyweight Championship
Jon Jones vs. Thiago Santos
UFC Bantamweight Championship
Amanda Nunes vs. Holly Holm
Ben Askren vs. Jorge Masvidal
Jan Blachowicz vs. Luke Rockhold
Arnold Allen vs. Gilbert Melendez
Sean O’Malley vs. Marlon Vera
Claudia Gadelha vs. Randa Markos
Michael Chiesa vs. Diego Sanchez
Jack Marshman vs. Edmen Shahbazyan
Alejandro Perez vs. Song Yadong
Ismail Naurdiev vs. Chance Rencountre
Melissa Gatto vs. Julia Avila