Pros react to Amanda Ribas defeating Paige VanZant at UFC 251

By Chris Taylor - July 11, 2020

A women’s flyweight bout between Amanda Ribas and Paige VanZant kicked off tonight’s UFC 251 main card from Fight Island.

Ben Askren, Conor McGregor, Nick Diaz

VanZant (8-4 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since January of 2019, where she had picked up a submission victory over Rachael Ostovich. That win had snapped a two-fight losing skid for ‘PVZ’, who previously suffered setbacks to Michelle Waterson and Jessica-Rose Clark respectively.

Meanwhile, Amanda Ribas (9-1 MMA) entered tonight’s UFC 251 event on a four-fight win streak, her latest being a unanimous decision victory over Randa Markos.

Tonight’s Ribas vs. VanZant fight proved to be a one-sided affair. Amanda Ribas was able to dominate Paige VanZant from the opening bell on route to a first round armbar victory.

Official UFC 251 Result: Amanda Ribas def. Paige VanZant via submission in Round 1

Check out how the pros reacted to Ribas defeating VanZant below:

https://twitter.com/GilbertDurinho/status/1282140920746594304

Who would you like to see Amanda Ribas fight next following her submission victory over Paige VanZant at tonight’s UFC 251 event on Fight Island? Share your thoughts in the comments section PENN Nation!

on July 11, 2020

 


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