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Melissa Amaya

3 stories covering Melissa Amaya — news, results and analysis.

UFC women's champion Amanda Nunes, cited by TUF 34 finalist Tina Black as a career blueprint
UFC

Tina Black Eyes UFC History in TUF 34 Strawweight Final

Valesca Machado carries a 15-4 pro record into Saturday's TUF 34 final and says the trophy is just a step toward UFC gold.

Sep 26, 2026

Melissa Amaya poses ahead of The Ultimate Fighter strawweight finale in Las Vegas
UFC

Melissa Amaya's TUF Run Is About the Village, Not the Trophy

The undefeated strawweight has knocked out both of Bisping's top picks to reach Saturday's finale. Now she faces Cormier's No. 1, Tina Black.

Sep 24, 2026

UFC bantamweight Julianna Pena, cited by TUF 34 contestant Melissa Amaya as her mentor
UFC

Melissa Amaya Tore a Muscle to Punch Her Way Into the TUF 34 Final

Amaya survived an armbar and a triangle from Gigi Canuto (7-2, 5 SUB) to reach the strawweight finale — and torn muscles were the best-case scenario.

Aug 10, 2026