Valesca “Tina Black” Machado (Strawweight)
27 | 5’4” | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 12-2 | 5 Finishes | 5 KO/TKOs | Combined Opponents’ Record: 51-21 | Best win – Karolina Wójcik (10-2)
Machado has competed in a few other combat sports. The Brazilian is 2-0 in boxing and 5-3 in kickboxing. She fought on the Contender Series in 2021 but came up short. She’s rebounded big time with a huge 2022. Invicta FC held a four-woman one-night strawweight tournament to crown a new champion. That ended up being Brazil’s “Tina Black.”
Machado is a striker-first type of fighter. She’s more of a brawler, as she plants her feet and throws wide looping right and left hooks. Not just a brawler though — she is technical and shows that more as she gets loose in the fight. Even off her back foot, Machado is a solid striker. She will take damage to give some as she is usually likely to have a better chin and hits harder. On the feet, Machado is always throwing volume and staying active, especially with her hands. With her Muay Thai, striking, output, and power she has a lot of potential.
