A. Ribas at American Top Team. Photo: reproduction/Instagram @amandaufcribas
The Brazilian Amanda ribas will be one of the Tupiniquins representatives for the UFC Tampa, which will be held this Saturday (12), in the United States. Minas Gerais will face Mackenzie dern, a reference in jiu-jitsu. Knowing the difficulties he will face, Ribas tried to show his focus for the fight and ensure total concentration to guarantee victory. The athlete spoke about the fight in an interview with 'Combate'.
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“I asked the UFC for a top 15, and she was a top 15. I was very happy when they gave it to me because she is a renowned athlete, and if I want to make history I have to beat the best,” said Amanda.
The Brazilian also spoke about her preparation for this weekend's duel. According to Ribas, everything went as planned and his physical condition is in the best possible shape to face Dern.
“My preparation was one of the best possible. I started there in my city, Varginha (MG), and came here to Florida (USA), to the American Top Team to be able to improve tactically with sensei Parrumpinha, with Anderson França, and with my father too, who came along. The camp was wonderful and I’m grateful to be here,” she commented.
The Minas Gerais native assured that she didn't just focus on one sport in order to surprise Mackenzie. Amanda said that she tried to work in all areas so that she doesn't experience any scares during the duel.
“For this fight I prepared my muay thai, my boxing, my mind, my jiu-jitsu, my wrestling, my judo, I'm prepared for whatever comes. I know this is a catchphrase that all fighters say, but I really dedicated myself 100% to all my training, my diet, my physical preparation, and I see that it's going to be a very good fight. She is a very experienced, very good athlete. I hope it will be a great fight for everyone to give a standing ovation, which I think is the most exciting thing,” said the fighter.
Ribas, finally, guaranteed that the fact that Mackenzie has Brazilian blood, even though she was born in the United States, will not influence her treatment of her opponent. The athlete has a fixed goal in mind and needs to overcome all the challenges placed in front of her.
I don't look much at nationality. I look at my opponent, who is there with the aim of winning too. But I really want this victory. I have to beat her to reach my goal”, concluded the Brazilian.
This weekend, Amanda will complete her ninth fight since debuting as a professional in MMA. The athlete currently has only one defeat on her resume, which occurred in 2015.
Mackenzie, in turn, remains undefeated in her career, which has seven victories.
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