Fighters » Tabatha Ricci
Tabatha “Baby Shark” Ricci is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist competing in the UFC’s women’s strawweight division, known for her strong judo and jiu-jitsu background.
- Background: Born on February 21, 1995, in Birigui, São Paulo, Brazil. She started training in Judo at age six, following in the footsteps of her father, a Judo black belt.
- Martial Arts Foundation: She expanded her skills with Muay Thai at 15, winning the Brazilian Nationals, and later began Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at 17, where she also won world titles.
- Career Progression: She made her professional MMA debut in 2013 and moved to the United States to focus on her career. She fought in the Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) before joining the UFC.
- Current Status: She fights out of Ventura, California, trains at Paragon BJJ, and holds the rank of black belt in both Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. As of August 2025, she is ranked #8 in the UFC women’s strawweight division.
Notable Fights in the UFC
The table below summarizes Tabatha Ricci’s most significant bouts in the UFC:
| Date | Opponent | Result | Method & Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2025 | Amanda Ribas | Win | TKO (elbow and punches) – 2nd round |
| Nov 23, 2024 | Yan Xiaonan | Loss | Unanimous Decision |
| Aug 24, 2024 | Angela Hill | Win | Unanimous Decision |
| Mar 4, 2023 | Jessica Penne | Win | Submission (Armbar) – 2nd round |
| Jun 5, 2021 | Manon Fiorot | Loss | TKO (Punches) – Flyweight debut on short notice |
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