Mick Maynard's Shoes: What's next for Amanda Ribas after UFC on ESPN 53 loss?
Amanda Ribas is now 2-3 in the UFC at women's flyweight after her UFC on ESPN 53 main event loss, and now she has a big decision to make.
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Amanda Ribas came up short in her first main event opportunity Saturday against Rose Namajunas at UFC on ESPN 53.
Ribas’ (12-5 MMA, 7-4 UFC) struggles to find consistency in her results continued in the unanimous decision defeat to two-time former UFC strawweight champ Namajunas (12-6 MMA, 10-5 UFC) in the women’s flyweight bout at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, and now the Brazilian has a losing record in the division.
Although Ribas previously said she was committed to 115 pounds, she continues to bounce across twoi divisions.
Should the loss to Namajunas serve as a wakeup call for Ribas? Watch the video above for thoughts and analysis on her future after UFC on ESPN 53.
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