“Cueto is often referenced as "Mel", which is short for Melissa.”
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Biography
Melissa Cueto is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Leo Morosetti, having also worked extensively with Diego Unfer, who represented the Unfer BJJ Academy in the sport's international circuit for many years, later joining the Gracie Humaitá team as well as the Alliance Academy. Widely regarded as one of the top grappling athletes of her generation, Melissa's notoriety was conquered while competing in the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) international circuit, particularly after her World Championships title (2021).