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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.

Who do you have winning this strawweight contest?

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.

Who do you think should step in to fight Ribas?

Michelle Waterson vs. Amanda Ribas Booked For UFC 257

A pivotal strawweight bout will be going down on Jan. 23 at UFC 257. According to ESPN’s Brett Okamoto, Michelle Waterson will take on rising contender, Amanda Ribas on the pay-per-view-card. According to the report, the fight is not signed as of…

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Carla Esparza vs. Amanda Ribas Targeted For UFC 256

Former strawweight champion Carla Esparza is expected to face the divisions rising star, Amanda Ribas in the UFC’s final pay-per-view event of the year according to MMA Fighting, who report. “Multiple people with knowledge of the promotion’s plans confirmed to MMA Fighting that a fight between Carla Esparza and Amanda Ribas is being targeted for UFC 256. The event is […]

Former strawweight champion Carla Esparza is expected to face the divisions rising star, Amanda Ribas in the UFC’s final pay-per-view event of the year according to MMA Fighting, who report.

“Multiple people with knowledge of the promotion’s plans confirmed to MMA Fighting that a fight between Carla Esparza and Amanda Ribas is being targeted for UFC 256. The event is scheduled to take place Dec. 12 with a location yet to be officially announced. Per multiple sources, verbal agreements are in place with bout agreements expected to be signed soon.”

Esparza is currently ranked #7 in the division after putting together an impressive run of form. ‘The Cookie Monster’ has won four straight beating Virna Jandiroba, Alexa Grasso, Michelle Waterson, and Marina Rodriguez to propel herself back into title contention.

Ribas has won five straight including four fights inside the UFC. The 27-year-old Brazilian fighter claimed wins over Emily Whitmire, Mackenzie Dern and Randa Markos. Last time out she made her flyweight debut when she took on Paige VanZant in the most high-profile fight of her career. Ribas quickly tapped ‘PVZ’ in what proved to be the popular fighters’ final UFC bout before signing with BKFC.

UFC 256 is set to be headlined by welterweight king Kamaru Usman who will defend his title against Gilbert Burns. In the co-main event two-division champion Amanda Nunes puts her featherweight belt on the line against Megan Anderson.

Who do you think wins this pivotal strawweight fight? Carla Esparza or Amanda Ribas?