Valesca Machado

Valesca Machado (born May 6, 1996) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist (MMA) who currently in the strawweight division. She formerly fought in Invicta Fighting Championships, where she is a former Invicta FC Strawweight Champion.

Early career
Machado began her professional MMA career in 2016 and mainy fought in Brazil until 2022. She amassed a record of 9–3 prior to being signed by Invicta.

Machado faced Piera Rodríguez at Dana White's Contender Series 44 on October 19, 2021. She lost the fight via split decision.

Invicta Fighting Championships
Machado made her Invicta debut on September 28, 2022, at Invicta FC 49 against Liz Tracy. She won the fight via unanimous decision.

Machado faced Ediana Silva in the Invicta FC Flyweight Championship semi-final match at Invicta FC 50 on November 16. She won the fight via split decision. Later in the night, Machado faced Karolina Wójcik in the tournament final. She won the fight via unanimous decision.

Valesco defended the title against Danni McCormack on March 15, 2023 at Invicta FC 52. She lost the fight via unanimous decision.

After losing the title, Machado was scheduled to face Isis Verbeek on October 27, 2023, at Invicta FC 54: McCormack vs. Wójcik. However, Verbeek withdrew for unknown reasons and was replaced by Kalindra Faria.

Mixed martial arts

 * Invicta Fighting Championships
 * Invicta FC Strawweight Championship (One time)
 * TF Team
 * TF Team Women's Strawweight Championship (One time)