Amanda Ribas is left without an opponent for UFC 274 after injury to Michelle Waterson

A. Ribas is without an opponent for the UFC 274 (Photo: Playback / Instagram)

the duel between Amanda ribas e Michelle Waterson, which would happen in UFC 274, on May 7, is canceled after a serious injury suffered by the North American. The information was initially released on the “Combate” website.

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With the output of Michelle Waterson, Amanda ribas is without a defined opponent and no longer has a confirmed presence at the event. According to information from the North American website “MMA Fighting”, the Brazilian's team is confident that the UFC will find a new match for the athlete.

Amanda ribas e Michelle Waterson would face each other in UFC 257, in January 2021, but the Brazilian had to leave the card and was replaced by her compatriot Marina Rodriguez. The duel was rescheduled for March 26th and later postponed to May 7th before being definitively cancelled.

Through social networks, Michelle Waterson stated that his latest injury could end his career if not treated correctly. The North American is eighth in the strawweight rankings (up to 52,1 kg).

One position behind Waterson in the ranking, Amanda ribas comes from victory over Virna jandiroba No. UFC 267, in October, and has five wins and just one defeat in the Ultimate Octagon.