Best fights of Vanessa Melo
Over 13 years as a professional, Vanessa Melo has compiled a 11-12 (2) record, including two title fights across four weight classes. Here are her top 10 best fights.
1. Vanessa Melo loses to Irene Aldana via unanimous decision
On September 21, 2019 Vanessa Melo faced Irene Aldana in a bantamweight bout. Melo was 31 years old with a record of 10-5, and Aldana was 31 with a record of 10-5. Melo was on a 5-fight winning streak, while Aldana was coming off a loss. Melo lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Aldana.
2. Vanessa Melo submits Juliana Leite
On September 26, 2015 Vanessa Melo faced Juliana Leite in a flyweight bout. Melo was 27 years old with a record of 3-4, and Leite was 0 with a record of 0-0. Melo was on a 2-fight losing streak. Melo submitted Juliana Leite via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
3. Vanessa Melo submits Suelen Pereira
On November 23, 2013 Vanessa Melo faced Suelen Pereira in a flyweight bout. Melo was 25 years old with a record of 1-2, and Pereira was 0 with a record of 0-0. Melo was on a 2-fight losing streak. Melo submitted Suelen Pereira via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
4. Vanessa Melo defeats Sarah Moras
On January 16, 2021 Vanessa Melo faced Sarah Moras in a bantamweight bout. Melo was 32 years old with a record of 10-8, and Moras was 32 with a record of 6-6. Melo was on a 3-fight losing streak and Moras was coming off a loss. Melo won via unanimous decision.
5. Vanessa Melo defeats Molly McCann
On November 28, 2015 Vanessa Melo faced Molly McCann in a flyweight bout. Melo was 27 years old with a record of 4-4, and McCann was 25 with a record of 1-0. Both Melo and McCann were coming off a win. Melo won via unanimous decision.
6. Vanessa Melo defeats Nilde Trindade
On February 22, 2019 Vanessa Melo faced Nilde Trindade in a flyweight bout. Melo was 30 years old with a record of 7-5, and Trindade was 0 with a record of 0-0. Melo was on a 2-fight winning streak. Melo won via unanimous decision.
7. Vanessa Melo defeats Núbia Santos do Nascimento
On September 29, 2018 Vanessa Melo faced Núbia Santos do Nascimento in a bantamweight bout. Melo was 30 years old with a record of 5-5, and Nascimento was 0 with a record of 0-0. Melo was coming off a loss. Melo won via unanimous decision.
8. Vanessa Melo loses to Tracy Cortez via unanimous decision
On November 16, 2019 Vanessa Melo faced Tracy Cortez in a bantamweight bout. Melo was 31 years old with a record of 10-6, and Cortez was 25 with a record of 6-1. Melo was coming off a loss, while Cortez was on a 6-fight winning streak. Melo lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Cortez.
9. Vanessa Melo defeats Gloria Bravo
On March 29, 2014 Vanessa Melo faced Gloria Bravo in a strawweight bout. Melo was 26 years old with a record of 2-2, and Bravo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Melo was coming off a win. Melo won via unanimous decision.
10. Vanessa Melo defeats Natalie Santos
On September 14, 2011 Vanessa Melo faced Natalie Santos. Melo was 23 years old with a record of 0-0, and Santos was 0 with a record of 0-0. Melo won via unanimous decision.