Melissa Amaya hopes she can continue surprising people and win 'TUF 34'
Melissa Amaya is no stranger to being counted out.
LAS VEGAS – Melissa Amaya, a fighter with an impressive 8-0 MMA record and zero UFC losses, was initially considered an underdog in Season 34 of The Ultimate Fighter. She successfully defeated Anna Melisano and Giovanna Canuto, securing her spot in the finals against Tina Black. Black, a seasoned competitor with a 15-4 MMA record and no UFC losses, is no stranger to challenges.
Amaya expressed her excitement about facing Black, stating that it will be a tough fight, but she is eager to test her skills against her. She emphasized her history of surprising people, both in the first episode of The Ultimate Fighter and during her recent victory over Canuto. Amaya drew motivation from her teammate Jaden Ortega, who was recently signed to UFC after enduring a grueling fight against Alvi Dasuyev at Dana White's Contender Series 93.
Amaya's unwavering spirit and determination reflect the team's collective mindset, inspiring her to perform at her best in Saturday's UFC Fight Night 289 main card opener at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas.
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