Amanda Ribas and Tabatha Ricci will fight on the undercard of UFC 318 on July 19, while Dustin Poirier headlines the event against Max Holloway in his retirement fight.
Amanda Ribas and Tabatha Ricci are set to clash on the undercard of UFC 318, happening July 19. Multiple sources confirmed this exciting matchup to MMA Fighting after MMA Mania broke the news.
The main event? A thrilling showdown! Louisiana’s own Dustin Poirier takes on BMF titleholder Max Holloway. It’s Poirier’s retirement fight, and it’s all going down in New Orleans. Five rounds of pure adrenaline.
Ribas, with a record of 12-6, has been on a rollercoaster. She won five out of seven as a strawweight, including a 2021 victory over Virna Jandiroba, now ranked No. 1 at 115 pounds. Constantly changing weight classes, her UFC record stands at 7-5. Now, she’s aiming to break a two-fight losing streak against Rose Namajunas and Mackenzie Dern. Quite the challenge!
On the other hand, Ricci boasts an 11-3 record. She’s clinched victory in six of her eight UFC fights at 115 pounds. After a flyweight debut loss to Manon Fiorot in 2021, she defeated veterans like Gillian Robertson, Angela Hill, and Tecia Pennington. But, she’s eager to bounce back after a recent defeat to Yan Xiaonan last November.
Intrigued yet? This card promises fireworks!