Las Vegas, Nevada – UFC Fight Night will showcase an electrifying matchup between Amanda Ribas and Rose Namajunas on Saturday, March 23. The event will be broadcast on ESPN and ESPN+ in both English and Spanish. Viewers can catch the prelims exclusively on ESPN+ at 7 pm ET / 4 pm PT, followed by the main card airing on ESPN and ESPN+ at 10 pm ET / 7 pm PT.
Ribas, hailing from Varginha, Minas Gerais, Brazil, enters the octagon with a record of 13-4 and is set to headline her first UFC event. Known for her prowess in judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Ribas has showcased her skills by defeating strong opponents such as Luana Pinheiro, Viviane Araújo, and Mackenzie Dern. Now, facing a former champion in Namajunas, Ribas aims to solidify her position as a top contender in the division.
On the other side, Namajunas, fighting out of Denver, Colorado, looks to make a statement and prove that she is still a force to be reckoned with in the MMA world. With a record of 12-6, Namajunas has captured impressive victories against notable fighters like Zhang Weili and Joanna Jędrzejczyk. Eager to climb the flyweight rankings, Namajunas is determined to showcase her skills by taking on Ribas in what promises to be a thrilling showdown.
Fans can expect an intense and action-packed fight between these two highly skilled athletes. Both Ribas and Namajunas have proven themselves to be fierce competitors in the octagon, making this main event one that fans won’t want to miss. As the anticipation builds for this matchup, MMA enthusiasts are eager to see who will emerge victorious in this battle for supremacy in the women’s flyweight division.