Amanda Ribas reveals 'special emotion' when accepting fight with Rose Namajunas: 'I'm a fan'

A. Ribas before his UFC fight (Photo: Reproduction/Instagram)

Just over four years after her debut in Ultimate, the Brazilian Amanda ribas He will face off against one of his career inspirations. On March 23rd, the Brazilian athlete will share the Octagon with the former strawweight champion (up to 52,2kg) Rose namajunas and she didn't hide the fact that the call to duel left her quite excited.

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“Yes, she is a name that even, before I signed the contract, I was like: 'Wow, I'm a big fan, I'm a big fan'. Then I signed the contract and that vision ended, understand? Because I started to see her as my opponent. For me, yes (she's the most stellar rival I've ever faced). Because I am, was, her fan. She has already been champion twice and is number 8 among the weight-for-pound divisions. I've seen her (Rose) in person, but I've never sat down to talk. But she conveys such great peace, that's why I became a fan of hers. She seemed very simple, you know? A good, calm person. Then I became a fan of hers. Also (being a great fighter),” said Ribas

On March 23rd, Amanda will star in a 'Fight Night' edition against the North American Rose namajunas, former strawweight champion. The confrontation will be the first main fight for the Brazilian athlete wearing Ultimate gloves.