Amanda Ribas - News & Rumors - UFC

Expected to undergo surgery Ribas is expected to undergo facial surgery, per Guilherme Cruz of MMAFighting.com.

Impact Before recently fighting Tabatha Ricci at UFC Abu Dhabi on Saturday, Ribas suffered an orbital fracture during her fight with Maycee Barber, and the break resulted in her getting a plate inserted. During the Ribas-Ricci fight, Ribas went down in round two after eating an elbow in the clinch. With the impact of the strike, the plate moved, necessitating surgery that is expected to put Ribas out for at least some time.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Losing streak hits three Ribas lost to Tabatha Ricci via TKO (strikes) at 2:59 of Round 2 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Abu Dhabi.

Impact This was a concerning performance from Ribas on multiple fronts. For starters, she had really difficulty with the pressure of a smaller opponent in Ricci. Amanda found herself pinned up against the cage for long stretches at a time, eliminating her ability to generate any offense. She eventually ate a short elbow midway through Round 2 which set in motion the sequence of events which ended the fight. Set to turn 32 years old in late August, Ribas has lost three straight and four of five dating back to June 2023. Yes, she's fighting quality competition that entire stretch, but sooner or later you have to start putting some victories on the board. Her roster spot could very easily be in jeopardy.

JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Fight moved to Abu Dhabi Ribas' scheduled strawweight matchup against Tabatha Ricci has been moved from UFC 318 to UFC Abu Dhabi on July 26, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.

Impact It's unclear why the fight was pushed back a week from its originally-scheduled date, though it's a bit of a tough break for both combatants, who will now have to head overseas. Ribas is looking to bounce back from back-to-back losses against top-tier competition, while Ricci is also looking to bounce back from just her third UFC defeat in nine trips to the Octagon since 2021.

JUNE 4 • ROTOWIRE

Set to take on Ricci Ribas will face Tabatha Ricci in a flyweight bout at UFC 318 on July 19, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.

Impact Ribas has dropped her last two fights, but perhaps more importantly, both have come in main events. She will aim to bounce back in this fight, though she'll be facing an opponent who has gone 6-2 over her last eight fights.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

UFC free fight: Rose Namajunas claims first women's flyweight win against Amanda Ribas Former UFC champ Rose Namajunas joined an exclusive club of women to win in two UFC weight classes when she defeated Amanda Ribas in March.

JULY 10, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Igor Severino DQ'd, reportedly fired by UFC for biting at Fight Night Rose Namajunas did her best to prove she belongs in the flyweight division Saturday night, beating Amanda Ribas by unanimous decision in the...

MARCH 24, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

UFC on ESPN 53: Amanda Ribas vs. Rose Namajunas odds, picks and predictions In a 5-round women's flyweight bout in the main event, Amanda Ribas and Rose Namajunas meet Saturday at UFC on ESPN 53 -- also known as UFC...

MARCH 23, 2024 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Amanda Ribas calls for top-ranked fight at UFC 300: 'I know it will be fire' Amanda Ribas hopes her highlight finish at UFC Fight Night 232 set up a chance to fight a top strawweight at UFC 300.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

UFC Fight Night 232 bonuses: Four finishers rack up $50,000 in Las Vegas Check out which fighters took home an extra $50,000 for their performances at UFC Fight Night 232 in Las Vegas.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

UFC Fight Night 232 video: Amanda Ribas storms Luana Pinheiro with strikes for third-round TKO Amanda Ribas returned to the win column with a vicious finish of her former housemate at UFC Fight Night 232 in Las Vegas.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM

Luana Pinheiro never thought Amanda Ribas fight would happen due to history, but is excited about it Luana Pinheiro would have rather crossed paths with fellow Brazilian Amanda Ribas at the top.

NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Luana Pinheiro never thought Amanda Ribas fight would happen due to history, but is excited about it Luana Pinheiro would have rather crossed paths with fellow Brazilian Amanda Ribas at the top.

NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

UFC Fight Night 232's Amanda Ribas: It's 'crazy, but good crazy' to face ex-housemate Luana Pinheiro Once housemates during their teenage years, Amanda Ribas’ path with Luana Pinheiro forged back together at UFC Fight Night 232.

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

UFC adds Amanda Ribas vs. Luana Pinheiro to Nov. 18 lineup Brazilian UFC strawweights Amanda Ribas and Luana Pinheiro will battle in November.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

UFC on ABC 5 results: Maycee Barber batters Amanda Ribas to finish savage bloodbath Maycee Barber and Amanda Ribas were drenched in blood at UFC on ABC 5 as a wild sequence led to the end of the fight.

JUNE 24, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

UFC on ABC 5: Emmett vs. Topuria Undercard Preview & Best Bets We break down the Amanda Ribas vs. Maycee Barber and Neil Magny vs. Philip Rowe bouts. SportsGrid gives you fight picks and complete analysi...

JUNE 23, 2023 • NESN.COM

Amanda Ribas content bouncing between UFC divisions: 'It's always good when the fighter stays fighting' Whether it’s strawweight or flyweight, Amanda Ribas doesn’t care. She’ll take whichever the UFC offers.

JUNE 21, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Amanda Ribas expects to fight for UFC women's flyweight title vs. Alexa Grasso – not Valentina Shevchenko Amanda Ribas believes UFC champ Alexa Grasso will beat Valentina Shevchenko again if they have a rematch.

JUNE 9, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

JUNE 9, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

MMA Junkie Radio #3368: Amanda Ribas joins the show, Henry Cejudo wants open scoring, more Check out the latest episode of MMA Junkie Radio with “Gorgeous” George and “Goze,” featuring guest Amanda Ribas.

JUNE 8, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Amanda Ribas interested in toggle between 115/125 – and Carla Esparza Amanda Ribas is prepared to bounce between strawweight and flyweight after her win over Viviane Araujo at UFC 285 in Las Vegas.

MARCH 6, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Viviane Araujo vs. Amanda Ribas targeted for UFC 285 on March 4 A women’s flyweight bout between Viviane Araujo and Amanda Ribas is headed to UFC 285.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Tracy Cortez coy on 'private matter' that forced her out of UFC Orlando fight vs. Amanda Ribas UFC flyweight Tracy Cortez says she’s open up about why she couldn’t fight Amanda Ribas “when the time is right.”

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Tracy Cortez vs. Amanda Ribas pulled from UFC on ESPN 42 due to medical issues The anticipated women’s flyweight fight between Tracy Cortez and Amanda Ribas will no longer happen at UFC on ESPN 42.

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Amanda Ribas: UFC on ESPN 42 matchup with Tracy Cortez 'is a fight of the smart fighters' Amanda Ribas thinks fight IQ is going to be the determining factor in Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 42 showdown with Tracy Cortez.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

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