A. Ribas (left) and M. Waterson (right) could face each other in the UFC 257. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Ultimate is close to making an important fight for the strawweight (52,2kg) official. The company negotiates the duel between Amanda ribas e Michelle Waterson protocols for UFC 257, an event that will take place on January 23, 2021. The location has not yet been defined, as well as the rest of the card. The information was revealed by ESPN American.
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If the meeting is made official, Amanda, 27, will return to the straws. Previously, the Brazilian had won paige vanzant, in his flyweight debut (56,7kg). The American Top Team athlete is undefeated in the UFC, having beaten important names, such as the veteran, Randa markos, and the promise, Mackenzie dern, and entered the top-10 of the category
On the other hand, Waterson, 34 years old, ended his losing streak and returned to the winning path, overcoming Angela Hill. Currently, the American is in sixth place in the rankings and has six UFC wins and four losses. His most notable triumphs were against Karolina Kowalkiewicz, Felice herrig e Paige Vanzant.
There is still not much information about the UFC 257, but it starts to be assembled. In addition to the duel between Amanda ribas e Michelle Waterson, valid for straws, Joanne calderwood e Jessica Eye they will face each other at flyweight.
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