Dione Barbosa submits Anna Melisano at UFC Fight Night 281
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 9:30 PM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Dione Barbosa defeated Anna Melisano by submission in the opening bout at UFC Fight Night 281 on July 18, 2026. Barbosa secured a standing rear-naked choke at 4:04 of Round 1, marking her second consecutive win in the promotion. Melisano was making her UFC debut after previously being the No. 1 pick on "The Ultimate Fighter" reality series. Following the fight, Barbosa expressed her happiness and readiness for future competitions.
- •Dione Barbosa won by submission in Round 1.
- •Anna Melisano was making her UFC debut.
- •Fight took place at Paycom Center, Oklahoma City.
- •Barbosa improves her record to 10-4 MMA, 4-2 UFC.
- 9:30 PMYahoo Sports — UFC OKC video: Dione Barbosa taps Anna Melisano with standing choke
"Dione Barbosa gave Anna Melisano a rude welcome to the octagon in the opened bout at UFC OKC.
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