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Amanda Ribas Details Unlikely Alliance With Paige VanZant

Rising UFC strawweight Amanda Ribas has formed an unlikely alliance with a previous opponent to aid in her preparation for Marina Rodriguez at UFC 257. The sport of mixed martial arts is a unique organism. For as violent and vicious as it is, there is …

Amanda Ribas Reflects On ‘Amazing’ Breakthrough Year In 2020

While 2020 was a year to forget for most of the world, it was a memorable one for UFC women’s strawweight Amanda Ribas. The Brazilian went 2-0 in the calendar year after a unanimous decision win over Randa Markos at UFC Brasilia in March before a first-round submission win over Paige VanZant in their high-profile […]

While 2020 was a year to forget for most of the world, it was a memorable one for UFC women’s strawweight Amanda Ribas.

The Brazilian went 2-0 in the calendar year after a unanimous decision win over Randa Markos at UFC Brasilia in March before a first-round submission win over Paige VanZant in their high-profile matchup at UFC 251 in July.

As a result, she is now in the top 10 of the strawweight rankings and ahead of her upcoming UFC 257 fight with Marina Rodriguez on January 23, she reflected on what was a breakout year.

“It was a crazy year,” Ribas told MMA Fighting. “It was different because the UFC [in] Brasilia was the first event without the public and then I fought on the Island—which was crazy and beautiful. It was crazy in a bad way because of the pandemic, but it was good for me.

“I’m blessed to have those fights on my record, I’m blessed to have my training, my [training] partners, my health. So it’s been an amazing year for me.”

Ribas was originally set to face Carla Esparza at UFC 256 before being slated to fight Michelle Waterson at UFC 257. Both fights didn’t end up panning out with Rodriguez instead stepping in for the injured Waterson.

And Ribas is now training with her last opponent in VanZant in preparation for Rodriguez. VanZant would depart the UFC following her defeat to Ribas and is now signed with Bare Knuckle FC (BKFC).

“It’s really different because my last camp was to fight against her, and now she’s helping me in this camp, and I’m helping her for her [BKFC] boxing,” Ribas said. “It’s cool. It’s amazing and we can show everybody that it’s professional. I’m not mad at her, she’s not mad at me. It’s professional.

“If she can help me, yes she will. If I can help her, I will help her. We are martial artists. We’re artists, not just crazy people throwing punches at each other. We are athletes. It’s amazing.”

As for VanZant signing with BKFC, it surprised many in the combat sports world. However, Ribas believes only certain kinds of fighters can compete in bare knuckle boxing and VanZant is one of them.

Not to mention that she will also be paid very lucratively.

“She’s a really smart girl,” Ribas added. “She has a really big heart and, I think for her, it will be good because no one who has a weak heart, or is a little scared, can fight like that without gloves. For her, I think it will be a big step to get money because they pay her really good. I think it will be really good.”

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Amanda Ribas vs. Marina Rodriguez Reportedly In The Works For UFC 257

It didn’t take long for Amanda Ribas to get a new opponent. The surging women’s strawweight contender was originally set to face Michelle Waterson at the upcoming UFC 257 pay-per-view event on January 23. However, it was recently reported that Waterson had to pull out with the reasons being undisclosed for now. Instead, Ribas is […]

It didn’t take long for Amanda Ribas to get a new opponent.

The surging women’s strawweight contender was originally set to face Michelle Waterson at the upcoming UFC 257 pay-per-view event on January 23. However, it was recently reported that Waterson had to pull out with the reasons being undisclosed for now.

Instead, Ribas is now set to face fellow Brazilian Marina Rodriguez as both fighters have agreed to face each other on short notice. That’s according to sources close to MMA Fighting who confirmed the news after an initial report from Ag.Fight.

As per MMA Fighting, both sides have verbally agreed but contracts still have to be issued and signed.

Ribas remains undefeated in the UFC ever since she signed with the promotion in 2019. Her last outing saw her submit Paige VanZant with an armbar at UFC 251 in July. She also holds wins over Randa Markos, Mackenzie Dern and Emily Whitmire.

Rodriguez, meanwhile, will be looking to return to the win column after losing a split verdict to Carla Esparza in January — her first professional defeat. In total, she is 2-1-2 with the UFC, having notably drawn two fights against Markos and Cynthia Calvillo.

UFC 257 will be headlined by a lightweight bout between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier. No location has been officially confirmed but it is expected to take place on Abu Dhabi’s Fight Island.

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Marina Rodriguez Replaces Waterson To Face Amanda Ribas At UFC 257

Within hours of the news that Michelle Waterson is out of her UFC 257 bout against Amanda Ribas, Marina Rodriguez has stepped in to take her place in what is now a Brazil vs. Brazil strawweight showcase. As reported by AG Fight, Marina Rodriguez will n…

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Michelle Waterson Out of UFC 257 Bout Against Amanda Ribas

Michelle Waterson is out of her UFC 257 strawweight bout against rising prospect Amanda Ribas. According to an MMA Fighting report, Michelle Waterson was forced to withdraw from her scheduled bout against #9-ranked Amanda Ribas at UFC 257. There are no…

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Report: Michelle Waterson Out Of UFC 257 Fight With Amanda Ribas

Michelle Waterson will no longer be competing at the upcoming UFC 257 pay-per-view event. That’s according to MMA Fighting who confirmed with multiple sources that Waterson is out of her women’s strawweight fight with Amanda Ribas on January 23. The details as to why are undisclosed as of now. “Details surrounding Waterson’s withdrawal are not […]

Michelle Waterson will no longer be competing at the upcoming UFC 257 pay-per-view event.

That’s according to MMA Fighting who confirmed with multiple sources that Waterson is out of her women’s strawweight fight with Amanda Ribas on January 23. The details as to why are undisclosed as of now.

“Details surrounding Waterson’s withdrawal are not public at this time but the former Invicta FC champion will be unable to compete in January as previously scheduled,” the report stated.

Waterson was looking to build on the momentum of her last outing when she earned a split decision win over Angela Hill in September. That victory ended a two-fight losing skid that saw her get outpointed by Joanna Jedrzejczyk and Carla Esparza.

As for Ribas, the surging Brazilian remains undefeated in the UFC as she is 4-0 with the promotion ever since signing in 2019. Her last outing saw her submit Paige VanZant with an armbar at UFC 251 in July.

There’s no word yet on a replacement opponent for Ribas.

UFC 257 takes place January 23 on Abu Dhabi’s Fight Island and will be headlined by the return of Conor McGregor as he meets Dustin Poirier in a rematch in the main event.

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