Dione Barbosa vs Melissa Gatto Set for UFC Vegas 115

Fighters look to add a victory to their records at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas on April 4, 2026

Apr. 3, 2026 at 10:54pm

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Dione Barbosa and Melissa Gatto are set to face off in the Octagon at UFC Vegas 115 on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada. Barbosa enters the fight with a record of 8-4-0, while Gatto holds a 9-2-2 career mark. The opening odds have Barbosa as the -127 favorite, with Gatto coming in at +107.

Why it matters

This matchup between the two flyweight fighters will be an important one as they look to climb the ranks in the division. Both Barbosa and Gatto have shown the ability to finish fights, adding an exciting element to the bout.

The details

Dione 'The Witch' Barbosa, a 33-year-old orthodox fighter, stands 5'6" and has a 66" reach. She lands 2.27 significant strikes per minute and connects on 45% of her attempts. Melissa Gatto, a 29-year-old orthodox fighter, measures 5'5" with a 69" reach. She lands 3.78 significant strikes per minute and connects on 49% of her attempts. In the grappling department, Barbosa averages 2.23 takedowns per 15 minutes and attempts 1.9 submissions per 3 rounds, while Gatto averages 0.5 submission attempts per 15 minutes.

  • UFC Vegas 115 will take place on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The players

Dione Barbosa

A 33-year-old orthodox fighter with a 8-4-0 career record, standing 5'6" with a 66" reach.

Melissa Gatto

A 29-year-old orthodox fighter with a 9-2-2 career record, standing 5'5" with a 69" reach.

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What they’re saying

“This is going to be an exciting fight between two talented flyweights looking to take the next step in their careers.”

— Josh Schonwald, UFC Analyst

What’s next

The winner of this fight could potentially earn a top contender bout in the UFC flyweight division.

The takeaway

This matchup between Dione Barbosa and Melissa Gatto promises to be an action-packed affair as both fighters look to add a victory to their records and take another step towards title contention in the UFC flyweight division.