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Melissa Amaya competes for UFC contract against Tina Black

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 3:07 AM

Last updated Sep 26, 2026

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Summary

Melissa Amaya of New Mexico weighed in at 116 pounds for her upcoming fight against Tina Black from Brazil. The bout, part of The Ultimate Fighter final, is scheduled for Saturday. Amaya, with an unbeaten record of 8-0, earned her spot with prior victories over Ana Melisano and Giovanna Canuto. She expressed the significance of this opportunity amid her career as a nurse. The fight is set to begin at 6 p.m. and will be streamed live on Paramount+.

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By the Numbers

•Amaya is 8-0, while Black has a record of 15-4.
•The fight is part of The Ultimate Fighter final.
•Amaya has previously achieved a first-round submission and a second-round TKO.
•The match is scheduled for 6 p.m. and will be streamed live.

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3:07 AMYahoo Sports — New Mexico’s Amaya fights for UFC contract

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New Mexico native Melissa Amaya weighed in at 116 pounds on Friday for her MMA fight on Saturday against Brazil’s Tina Black. A UFC contract is at stake. Amaya (8-0) advanced to Saturday’s The Ultimate Fighter final with victories over Ana Melisano (first-round submission) and Giovanna Canuto (second-round TKO, after nearly being submitted in round one). Now, only Black (15-4, real name ...
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