Valesca Machado prepares for UFC Fight Night 289 as 'Tina Black
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 10:02 PM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
Valesca Machado, competing as 'Tina Black', faces Melissa Amaya in the Ultimate Fighter Season 34 strawweight final at UFC Fight Night 289 on Saturday in Las Vegas. Black has a fight record of 15 wins and 4 losses in MMA and expressed excitement about the upcoming match, describing her persona in the octagon as a representation of her dedication and training. Despite a gap in fighting in 2025, Black waited for this opportunity after finishing her previous matches decisively in early 2024. The main card is part of a broader event scheduled at the Meta APEX.
- •Machado is known as 'Tina Black' during fights.
- •She holds a 15-4 MMA record entering this match.
- •The fight against Amaya is part of UFC Fight Night 289.
- •Tina Black finished her last match in 49 seconds.
- •The event takes place at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas.
- 10:02 PMYahoo Sports — Valesca Machado: 'Tina Black' is the lioness inside the octagon
"Valesca Machado is Tina Black on fight night.
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