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Amanda Ribas vs. Luana Pinheiro was an MMA fight promoted and organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). This fight took place on the main card of UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Craig on November 18, 2023. Amanda Ribas won the bout via TKO in the 3rd round.
Ribas is a strawweight contender whose last fight was a loss against Maycee Barber at UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Topuria. As for Pinheiro, her last bout was a split-decision victory over Michelle Waterson-Gomez at UFC 287. Ribas and Pinheiro currently occupy the No.10 and No.9 spot in the UFC strawweight standings, respectively.
Amanda Ribas vs. Luana Pinheiro Tale of the Tape
Amanda Ribas faced Luana Pinheiro for the first time at UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Craig on November 18, 2023. This event took place at the UFC Apex facility in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. Ribas secured the victory via a 3rd round TKO.
Amanda Ribas currently holds a record of 13 wins and 4 losses (13-4-0), with 4 victories coming in the form of a knockout, 4 via submission, and 5 wins by decision. On the other hand, Ribas’ opponent, Luana Pinheiro, maintains a professional MMA record of 11 wins with 2 losses to her name (11-2-0). Pinheiro has won 5 times via submission, 2 times by knockout, 3 times via judges decision, and once through a disqualification. The only person to overcome Pinheiro is Cris Macfer Ferreira Macedo and Amanda Ribas.
Amanda Ribas vs. Luana Pinheiro Stats
| Stats | Amanda Ribas | Luana Pinheiro |
| MMA Record | 13-4-0 | 11-2-0 |
| UFC Ranking (Strawweight) | 10 | 9 |
| Last Fight | Win | Loss |
| Nationality | Brazilian | Brazilian |
| Height | 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) | 5 ft 2 in (1.57 m) |
| Weight | 125 lb (57 kg) | 115 lb (52 kg) |
| Reach | 66 in | 62 in |
| Leg Reach | 37 in | 38 in |
| Striking Accuracy | 42% | 39% |
| Takedown Accuracy | 53% | 50% |
| Takedown Defense | 88% | 50% |
| Win Streak (Active) | 1 | 0 |
| MMA Debut | 2014 | 2016 |
Amanda Ribas’ Record
| 16 matches | 13 wins | 4 losses |
| By knockout | 4 | 3 |
| By submission | 4 | 0 |
| By decision | 5 | 1 |
Luana Pinheiro’s Record
| 12 matches | 11 wins | 2 loss |
| By knockout | 2 | 1 |
| By submission | 5 | 0 |
| By decision | 3 | 1 |
| By disqualification | 1 | 0 |
Amanda Ribas’ Career in the UFC
Amanda Ribas overcame an initial anti-doping setback in 2017 and made a successful debut in 2019. Her notable victories in the UFC include wins against Emily Whitmire and Mackenzie Dern. Ribas showcased grit, securing a victory over Paige VanZant in July 2020. Ribas’ career faced many obstacles, including multiple flight cancellations due to opponent injuries and COVID-19 protocols.
After experiencing a defeat against Marina Rodriguez in January 2021, Ribas rebounded with a unanimous decision victory over Jandiroba in October 2021. In her next fight, despite a closely contested fight, Ribas lost to Katlyn Chookagian in May 2022. However, she earned her first Fight of the Night bonus in this fight. Ribas continued her journey in the UFC with her next challenge scheduled against Luana Pinheiro in November 2023. She won this fight via a TKO in the third round. So far in her UFC career, she has amassed a record 7 wins and 3 losses in 10 fights.
Last Updated On November 19, 2023
FAQs
A. Amanda Ribas vs. Luana Pinheiro took place on November 18, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Craig.
A. Amanda Ribas vs. Luana Pinheiro took place at the UFC Apex Facility in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.
A. Amanda Ribas holds an MMA record of 13-4-0 and is currently ranked #10 in the UFC strawweight standings.
A. Luana Pinheiro holds a respectable record of 11 wins and 2 losses (11-2-0).
A. Amanda Ribas is 30 years of age as of 2023.
