Valesca Machado


Valesca Machado is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who currently in the strawweight division. She competes in the Invicta Fighting Championships, where she is a former Invicta FC Strawweight Champion.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Machado began her professional MMA career in 2016 and mainly 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.
Machado faced Taylor Mauldin for the A1 Combat Strawweight Championship at A1 Combat 18 on February 22, 2024. She won the bout by knockout via punches in the first round to win the title.
Machado faced Yulia Ostroverkhova on August 9, 2024, at Invicta FC 56: Maia vs. Cantuária. She won the bout via unanimous decision.
Machado faced Yasmin Castanho at Invicta FC 59 on December 13, 2024. She won the bout by unanimous decision.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts