A. Ribas occupies ninth place in the straws. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
As a fan, it's difficult to see an idol losing in a sport. And, despite you being in a similar situation, the feeling remains the same. At least that's what it guarantees Amanda ribas, Ultimate athlete, who spoke about the defeat of the 'namesake' Amanda nunes in the fight against Julianna Pena for the rooster belt (up to 61,2kg.) in UFC 269.
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For Ribas, Nunes' painful setback remains difficult to accept. In an interview with the podcast 'French Exchange', the girl from Minas Gerais stated that she has the 'Leoa' as an inspiration and it was sad to see her lose the bantamweight belt title (up to 61,2kg.). Still, she believes that her compatriot would beat Peña in a possible rematch in the future.
“It was complicated. I have Amanda at the top, as if no one came close to her and she beat everyone. For me, she is very intelligent in her game and has an extraordinary mind for fighting, so it is difficult to accept when she lost. Maybe she accepts the loss better than me as a fan. But no one knows how she was (feeling) that day. Maybe she didn't show up that day. Nobody knows what's going on. It was sad, but I know she will recover. She's still the (featherweight) champion. She only lost one belt and I'm sure she'll get it back. (Peña) said he will give her an immediate rematch, and I can’t wait for that.” Amanda ribas.
Professional since 2014, Amanda ribas he has 11 wins and two defeats in his record. The Brazilian is coming off a victory over Virna jandiroba and occupies ninth place in the straw division (up to 52,1kg.). She has Amanda nunes as one of his biggest career inspirations.
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