Tabatha Ricci

Tabatha Ricci Fabri Salto (born February 21, 1995) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist, currently competing in the women's Strawweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. As of August 8, 2026, she is #12 in the Meta UFC women's strawweight rankings.

Background Ricci was born and raised in Birigui, Brazil.

Mixed martial arts career Early career Right after turning eighteen, Ricci made her professional mixed martial arts debut. where she ultimately won all of her bouts, defeating Kelsey Arnesen at LFA 90 by way of unanimous decision, Vanessa Marie Grimes via first round armbar at LFA 98 and finally Shawna Ormsby at LFA 105 via TKO stoppage in the second round.

Ultimate Fighting Championship Replacing withdrawn Maryna Moroz, Ricci made her promotional debut on 4 days notice against Manon Fiorot on June 5, 2021 at UFC Fight Night 189. Ricci lost the bout via standing TKO in the second round.

Following her debut returned back to strawweight division and made her sophomore appearance in the organization against Maria Oliveira at UFC Fight Night 196 on October 23, 2021. She won the fight via unanimous decision.

Ricci faced Polyana Viana on May 21, 2022 at UFC Fight Night 206. She won the fight via unanimous decision.

Ricci was scheduled to face Cheyanne Vlismas on October 1, 2022 at UFC Fight Night 211. Vlismas pulled out in late August for personal reasons and was replaced by former UFC Women's Strawweight Championship challenger and inaugural Invicta FC Atomweight Champion Jessica Penne, however the fight was cancelled due to an illness with Penne on the day of the weigh-ins.

Ricci faced Jessica Penne on March 4, 2023, at UFC 285. She won the fight via an armbar in the second round.

Ricci faced Gillian Robertson on June 24, 2023 at UFC on ABC 5. She won the bout via unanimous decision.

Ricci faced Loopy Godinez on November 11, 2023, at UFC 295. She lost the close bout via split decision.

Ricci faced Tecia Pennington on May 11, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 56. She won the fight by split decision.

Ricci faced former Invicta Fighting Strawweight Champion Angela Hill on August 24, 2024 at UFC on ESPN 62. She won the fight by unanimous decision.

Ricci faced Yan Xiaonan on November 23, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 248. She lost the fight by unanimous decision.

Ricci was scheduled to face Amanda Ribas on July 19, 2025 at UFC 318. However, for unknown reasons, the bout was moved to UFC on ABC 9 which took place on July 26, 2025. Ricci won the fight by technical knockout in the second round.

Ricci faced Virna Jandiroba on April 4, 2026 at UFC Fight Night 272. She lost the fight by unanimous decision.

Replacing Amanda Ribas who withdrew due to dizziness, Ricci faced Fatima Kline on July 18, 2026 at UFC Fight Night 281. Ricci lost the fight by unanimous decision.

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Fatima Kline Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: du Plessis vs. Usman

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States Loss

Virna Jandiroba Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Duncan

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Amanda Ribas TKO (elbow and punches) UFC on ABC: Whittaker vs. de Ridder

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Loss

Yan Xiaonan Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Figueiredo

Macau SAR, China Win

Angela Hill Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Cannonier vs. Borralho

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Tecia Pennington Decision (split) UFC on ESPN: Lewis vs. Nascimento

St. Louis, Missouri, United States Loss

Loopy Godinez Decision (split) UFC 295

New York City, New York, United States Win

Gillian Robertson Decision (unanimous) UFC on ABC: Emmett vs. Topuria

Jacksonville, Florida, United States Win

Jessica Penne Submission (armbar) UFC 285

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Polyana Viana Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Vieira

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Maria Oliveira Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Costa vs. Vettori

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Manon Fiorot TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Sakai

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Shawna Ormsby TKO (punches) LFA 105

Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States Win

Vanessa Marie Grimes Submission (armbar) LFA 98

Park City, Kansas, United States Win

Kelsey Arnesen Decision (unanimous) LFA 90

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States Win

Graziele Ricotta Decision (unanimous) Brazilian FC 4

Ribeirão Preto, Brazil Win

Danielle Cunha Submission (armbar) Fight Masters Combat 1

São Paulo, Brazil