Tina Black wins TUF 34 strawweight title at UFC Vegas 121

Tina Black, also known as Valesca Machado, won The Ultimate Fighter Season 34 strawweight title by defeating Melissa Amaya at UFC Vegas 121. Black secured a second-round TKO victory at 3:19 of the second round at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas.

Black, a 30-year-old Brazilian fighter, became the first Brazilian woman to win The Ultimate Fighter. The victory earns her a UFC contract and ends Amaya’s undefeated professional record. Throughout the fight, Black utilized precision striking to control the pace, eventually dropping Amaya with right hands to force the referee stoppage.

Following the bout, Black attributed her success to her mental preparation and faith. She noted that overcoming internal psychological obstacles was her greatest challenge during the tournament.