Valesca Machado

Valesca Machado (born May 6, 1996) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist (MMA) who currently in the strawweight division. She previously competed in the Invicta Fighting Championships, where she is a former Invicta FC Strawweight Champion.

Mixed martial arts career Early career Machado began her professional MMA career in 2016 and mainly fought in Brazil until 2022. She amassed a record of 9–3 prior to being signed by Invicta.

Machado faced Piera Rodríguez at Dana White's Contender Series 44 on October 19, 2021. She lost the fight via split decision.

Invicta Fighting Championships

Machado made her Invicta debut on September 28, 2022, at Invicta FC 49 against Liz Tracy. She won the fight via unanimous decision.

Machado faced Ediana Silva in the Invicta FC Flyweight Championship semi-final match at Invicta FC 50 on November 16. She won the fight via split decision. Later in the night, Machado faced Karolina Wójcik in the tournament final. She won the fight via unanimous decision.

Valesco defended the title against Danni McCormack on March 15, 2023 at Invicta FC 52. She lost the fight via unanimous decision.

After losing the title, Machado was scheduled to face Isis Verbeek on October 27, 2023, at Invicta FC 54: McCormack vs. Wójcik. However, Verbeek withdrew for unknown reasons and was replaced by Kalindra Faria.

Machado faced Taylor Mauldin for the A1 Combat Strawweight Championship at A1 Combat 18 on February 22, 2024. She won the bout by knockout via punches in the first round to win the title.

Machado faced Yulia Ostroverkhova on August 9, 2024, at Invicta FC 56: Maia vs. Cantuária. She won the bout via unanimous decision.

Machado faced Yasmin Castanho at Invicta FC 59 on December 13, 2024. She won the bout by unanimous decision.

The Ultimate Fighter Machado is scheduled to face Melissa Amaya on September 26, 2026 in the The Ultimate Fighter 34 women's strawweight final at UFC Fight Night 289.

Championships and accomplishments Mixed martial arts A1 Combat A1 Combat Women's Strawweight Championship (One time) Invicta Fighting Championships Invicta FC Strawweight Championship (One time) TF Team TF Team Women's Strawweight Championship (One time) Cageside Press 2022 Women's Strawweight Prospect of the Year

Mixed martial arts record Win

Yasmin Castanho Decision (unanimous) Invicta FC 59

Atlanta, Georgia, United States Win

Yulia Ostroverkhova Decision (unanimous) Invicta FC 56

Denver, Colorado, United States Win

Taylor Mauldin KO (punches) Urijah Faber's A1 Combat 18

Lemoore, California, United States Loss

Danni McCormack Decision (unanimous) Invicta FC 52

Denver, Colorado, United States Win

Karolina Wójcik Decision (unanimous)

Win

Ediana Silva Decision (split)

Win

Liz Tracy Decision (unanimous) Invicta FC 49

Hinton, Oklahoma, United States Win

Janelice Moraes Submission (rear-naked choke) Arena Global 16

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Loss

Piera Rodriguez Decision (unanimous) Dana White's Contender Series 44

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Karen Thalita TKO (punches) Shooto Brasil: Solidariedade

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Maria Ribeiro TKO (punches) Future FC 6

São Paulo, Brazil Win

Janaina Soares TKO (punches) Watch Out Combat Show 54

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Lohayne Lopes TKO (punches) Warriors Mix Challenger 1

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Monique Adriane Decision (split) Shooto Brasil 88

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Julia Polastri Decision (unanimous) Shooto Brasil 84

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Loss

Marcela Giantomassi Aguiar Decision (split) Shooto Brasil 78

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Loss

Maria Oliveira Decision (split) Angels & Fight Contest 1

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Elaine Leal Decision (split) Champions Fight 5

Belo Horizonte, Brazil Win

Cleudilene Costa Decision (split) Fury Fight 1

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil NC

Nayara Hemily NC (missed weight) New Corpore Extreme 4

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil