Dione Barbosa and Anna Melisano have been booked for a flyweight matchup at UFC Oklahoma City on July 18th. The 125-pound bout adds another women's division contest to the card.
Dione Barbosa will square off against Anna Melisano in a women's flyweight bout at UFC Oklahoma City on July 18th, adding another 125-pound contest to the card.
Barbosa, known as "The Witch," enters the fight carrying a professional record of 9-4-0. The 34-year-old Brazilian trains out of Kings MMA and competes as an orthodox fighter, standing five-foot-six with a 66-inch reach. She is a well-rounded competitor who mixes striking with a consistent grappling attack, averaging 2.4 takedowns per 15 minutes and 1.7 submission attempts per 15 minutes. Her striking output sits at 2.21 significant strikes landed per minute at a 45 percent accuracy rate, reflecting a measured and efficient approach on the feet.
Verified data for Melisano was not available at the time of this report, so details on her record and career statistics could not be confirmed.
Why it matters
- The flyweight division remains one of the most competitive in the women's game, and every bout carries meaningful ranking implications for fighters on the fringes of the top 15.
- Barbosa's blend of takedown volume and submission activity makes her a difficult stylistic puzzle for opponents, and the matchup could hinge on whether Melisano can keep the fight standing.
- A win for either competitor at a marquee event like UFC Oklahoma City would provide a significant boost toward divisional relevance at 125 pounds.
