Born on August 26, 1993, in Varginha, Minas Gerais, Brazil, Amanda Ribas is a Brazilian MMA fighter competing in the UFC strawweight division (115 lbs). She is the daughter of Marcelo Ribas, a martial arts coach. Ribas initially pursued judo but took a hiatus due to knee injuries. Inspired by colleagues preparing for MMA, she returned to training.
Following her victory in the 2014 IMMAF World Championship in the Women's Flyweight category, Ribas entered the professional MMA scene in 2014, predominantly competing in the Brazilian circuit. Prior to joining the UFC, she compiled a 6–1 record in her professional career. Ribas was slated to fight Juliana Lima at The Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale in 2017 but was pulled due to a potential anti-doping violation. She received a two-year suspension for Ostarine, which was later terminated in May 2019, attributed to a contaminated dietary supplement. She finally made her first walk to the UFC octagon debut on June 29, 2019, against Emily Whitmire, resulting in a victory via second-round rear-naked choke submission.
Amanda Ribas' Next Fight - Opponent, Date, and Location
Amanda Ribas is set to face Mackenzie Dern in her next fight on January 11, 2025, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, United States. The women's strawweight bout will headline UFC Fight Night 249 as the first event of the year.
Amanda Ribas' record
Amanda Ribas holds a professional MMA record of 12 wins and 5 losses (12-5-0). Out of her 12 victories, 3 wins came in the form of a knockout, 4 via submission, and 5 wins by decision.
Amanda Ribas's last fight
In her last fight, Amanda Ribas competed against Rose Namajunas at UFC Fight Night 240 at the UFC Apex Facility in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, on March 23, 2024. After 5 rounds, Namajunas was declared the winner via a unanimous decision.
Last Updated On December 29, 2024.
FAQs on Amanda Ribas' next fight
A. Amanda Ribas's next fight is on January 11, 2025 against Mackenzie Dern.
A. UFC Fight Night: Ribas vs. Namajunas took place on March 23, 2024.
A. Amanda Ribas holds a 12-5-0 professional MMA record and currently holds #10 in the UFC strawweight rankings.
A. Amanda Ribas won against Luana Pinheiro via a third-round TKO in their fight.
A. Rose Namajunas won the UFC strawweight championship after beating Joanna Jędrzejczyk.