Thursday, August 11, 2022
  • Login
  • Fight News
  • Videos
  • Podcast
  • More
No Result
View All Result
All Access MMA
  • Fight News
  • Videos
  • Podcast
  • More
No Result
View All Result
All Access MMA
No Result
View All Result

Michelle Waterson vs. Amanda Ribas Targeted For Fight Night Card

Two strawweight contenders will put it on the line this March.

Doug Murray by Doug Murray
8 months ago
in Fight News
Reading Time: 2 mins read
0
Michelle Waterson

Drew Hallowell/Zuffa LLC

10
SHARES
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterReddit

Michelle Waterson and Amanda Ribas will meet at a UFC event in March.

The bout was first reported by sources at MMA Fighting. While the two fighters were scheduled to fight on the UFC 257 card back in January, the fight fell apart after Waterson was forced out of the fight. As of this writing, the location of the event has yet to be announced.

Michelle Waterson, 35, lost her last UFC contest. “The Karate Hottie” met Marina Rodriguez but was unable to handle the striking of the Brazilian. Prior to being paired with Rodriguez, the 18-9 fighter was tasked with facing Angela Hill. The fight showcased some of her karate tools. While “Overkill” held her own, she struggled with the sidekicks of the karate-based Waterson. Training out of New Mexico’s Jackson-Wink gym, she has steadily crafted her skills, and her toolbox meshes well with the talent available at the gym.

RelatedPosts

Preparing For His UFC 278 Fight, Kamaru Usman Weighs In On the Conor McGregor News

Rose Namajunas Open to Moving Up to Women’s 125 lbs Next Time Out

Sam Alvey Broke His Jaw at UFC Vegas 59 Fighting Michal Oleksiejczuk

UFC 277 Matchmaker – Projecting the Next Fight Opponents for the Winners from the Main Card

Amanda Ribas, 28, burst onto the UFC scene in a dramatic fashion. The 11-2 fighter was first paired against Emily Whitmire in her UFC debut. The fight lasted two rounds. In the end, Amanda Ribas was able to implement her game and the fight’s result would end in a rear-naked choke in round two for the debutante.

Michelle Waterson and Amanda Ribas Throw Down This March

Ribas is returning to action after a dominant win against Virna Jandiroba at UFC 267. However, before she found success against Jandiroda, Ribas too suffered at the sharp hands of Marina Rodriguez. In spite of Ribas’ setbacks in the octagon, it’s clear she has talents on the feet and on the canvas. While she is still young and learning the intricacies of the game, her potential as a fighter is as high as they come.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Michelle Waterson (@karatehottiemma)

Without a doubt, the bout is a pivotal one, as the title picture has been cleaning up lately. In addition, it’s a huge opportunity for Waterson to erase her last loss and get back in the win column.

Currently, on the same card, the former 205-pound champion Jan Blachowicz will make his targeted return against Aleksandar Rakić after losing his title to Glover Teixeira back in late October. 

With the addition of Michelle Waterson vs. Amanda Ribas, here is a tentative lineup for the UFC event scheduled for March 26.

  • Jan Błachowicz  vs.  Aleksandar Rakić
  • Michelle Waterson  vs.  Amanda Ribas
  • Sara McMann  vs.  Karol Rosa

Do you think the winner between Michelle Waterson and Amanda Ribas will get a title shot next?

Tags: Amanda RibasMichelle Waterson
Doug Murray

Doug Murray

Related Posts

Kamaru Usman
Fight News

Preparing For His UFC 278 Fight, Kamaru Usman Weighs In On the Conor McGregor News

August 10, 2022
100
Rose Namajunas
Fight News

Rose Namajunas Open to Moving Up to Women’s 125 lbs Next Time Out

August 9, 2022
100
Sam Alvey
Fight News

Sam Alvey Broke His Jaw at UFC Vegas 59 Fighting Michal Oleksiejczuk

August 8, 2022
100
Load More

Latest

Kamaru Usman

Preparing For His UFC 278 Fight, Kamaru Usman Weighs In On the Conor McGregor News

August 10, 2022
Rose Namajunas

Rose Namajunas Open to Moving Up to Women’s 125 lbs Next Time Out

August 9, 2022
Sam Alvey

Sam Alvey Broke His Jaw at UFC Vegas 59 Fighting Michal Oleksiejczuk

August 8, 2022
After UFC 277 Deiveson Figueiredo 4 is a UFC Matchmaker anomaly.

UFC 277 Matchmaker – Projecting the Next Fight Opponents for the Winners from the Main Card

August 7, 2022
Mohammed Usman was one of UFC Vegas 59 payouts winners on Saturday.

UFC Vegas 59 Payouts and Fight Bonuses

August 7, 2022

Find us on Twitter

Find us on Facebook

All Access MMA

© 2021 All Access MMA - Cage coverage, anaysis and news.

Navigation

  • Privacy/Cookie policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Part of the Project Spurs Network

Follow Us

No Result
View All Result
  • Fight News
  • Videos
  • Podcast
  • More

© 2021 All Access MMA - Cage coverage, anaysis and news.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.