Watch Amanda Ribas submit Paige VanZant | UFC Fight Video

Heading into UFC 251 in July 2020 in Abu Dhabi, Amanda Ribas was riding a four-fight winning streak.  She faced Paige VanZant, who was coming off a submission win over Rachael Ostovich in her previous outing.  

Midway through the opening round, Ribas submitted VanZant via armbar.  It was VanZant’s final octagon appearance.    

Amanda Ribas vs. Paige VanZant Full Fight Video

Ribas headlines this weekend’s UFC Vegas 89 event at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas against former two-time strawweight champion Rose Namajunas. 

Namajunas (11-6) is coming off back-to-back losses for the first time in a decade.  She made her divisional debut in her previous bout, losing to Manon Fiorotrot by unanimous decision.  More accustom to the weight class, Namajunas expects to pick up her first flyweight win on Saturday.

Ribas (13-4) is coming off a stunning TKO win over Luana Pinheiro in her last fight in November.  Ranked eighth in the division, Ribas plans to take out a former champion.