After getting the worst of it in the opening minutes, Amanda Ribas recovered to confirm her victory over Luana Pinheiro by technical knockout
In the Brazilian duel at UFC Vegas 82, Amanda Ribas knocked out Luana Pinheiro this Saturday, 18. She got the better of her compatriot by technical knockout in the third round of the event in Las Vegas, in the United States. In the main fight, brendan allen overcame Paul Craig by completion.
After getting the worst of the initial round, Amanda recovered in the confrontation and confirmed her triumph over Luana. The Minas Gerais native saw Pinheiro engaging her with powerful blows in the opening minutes, but managed to balance the actions after reversing the bases. In the third and final round, the woman from Paraíba got tired in the final stretch and was knocked out by her opponent.
Incredible knockout @AmandaUFCRibas!
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— UFC Brasil (@UFCBrasil) November 18, 2023
“Strawweight category, I’m back, and you have to respect it. I have a purpose because the UFC changed my life and that of my family. I had eye surgery, I fought twice at 57 kg this year. I am very happy to be here. UFC, I love you”said Amanda, after the victory, in the octagon.
Check the results
MAIN CARD
Brendan Allen beat Paul Craig via submission at 38s of R3
Michael Morales defeated Jake Matthews via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Chase Hooper defeated Jordan Leavitt via submission at 2:58 of R1
Amanda Ribas beat Luana Pinheiro by technical knockout at 3min53s of R3
Myktybek Orolbai beat Uros Medic via submission at 4:12 of R2
PRELIMINARY CARD
Joanderson Tubarão beat Jonathan Pearce via submission at 3min54s of R2
Jose Johnson defeated Chad Anheliger via submission at 4:49 of R3
Christian Leroy Duncan defeated Denis Tiuliulin by TKO at 4:24 of R2
Mick Parkin beat Caio Machado by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Jeka Saragih beat Lucas Alexander by knockout at 1:31 of R1
Ailin Perez defeated Lucie Pudilova via unanimous decision (29-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Trey Ogden vs. Nikolas Motta ended in a no contest (No Contest)
Rafael Macapá beat Charles Johnson by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Source: sportbuzz
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