Amanda Ribas is a Brazilian UFC strawweight fighter known for her aggressive grappling, upbeat personality and fast-paced fighting style inside the Octagon.
Competing out of the Ribas Family team in Brazil, Ribas became one of the UFC’s most recognizable women’s strawweight fighters after a strong run of victories against several well-known names in the division.
Her background in judo and Brazilian jiu-jitsu has played a major role throughout her MMA career, helping shape the pressure-heavy style she brings into fights.
Official Fighter Snapshot
| Stats | Info |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Amanda Limborco Alcantara Ribas |
| Nickname | N/A |
| Record | 12-7-0 |
| Birthday | August 26, 1993 |
| Height | 5’4″ (163 cm) |
| Reach | 66″ (168 cm) |
| Weight Class | Strawweight |
| Born | Varginha, Minas Gerais, Brazil |
| Promotion | UFC |
| Fighting Out Of | Brazil |
| Team/Gym | Ribas Family |
| Foundation Style | Judo / Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Stance | Orthodox |
What Makes Amanda Ribas Different?
Ribas built her reputation through movement, pace and grappling versatility.
Unlike many fighters who specialize heavily in one area, Ribas blends striking combinations with takedowns, scrambles and submission transitions at a high pace.
Her judo background especially stands out in clinch exchanges and takedown entries, while her Brazilian jiu-jitsu experience has helped her secure multiple submission victories throughout her MMA career.
Amanda Ribas’ Martial Arts Background
Combat sports have been part of Ribas’ life since childhood.
Her father, Marcelo Ribas, is a judo and jiu-jitsu coach who also teaches Muay Thai, and Amanda trained under him from a young age before eventually competing in judo nationally in Brazil.
Before entering the UFC, Ribas also won the 2014 IMMAF World Championship in the women’s flyweight division.
That amateur foundation helped prepare her for a fast rise through the professional MMA ranks.
Amanda Ribas’ UFC Career
Ribas officially joined the UFC in 2019 and quickly gained attention after wins over:
- Mackenzie Dern
- Paige VanZant
- Virna Jandiroba
- Viviane Araújo
One of her most memorable finishes came against Luana Pinheiro when Ribas landed a spinning wheel kick before securing a TKO stoppage.
Throughout her UFC run, Ribas has competed in both the strawweight and flyweight divisions.
Amanda Ribas and Her Fighting Style
Ribas is often recognized for maintaining an aggressive pace across all areas of MMA.
Statistically, she has remained one of the more active women’s strawweight fighters in terms of striking volume and takedown attempts.
Her willingness to engage everywhere such as striking, grappling and scrambles has helped make many of her fights entertaining for fans.
A Familiar Name in Women’s MMA
Even through ups and downs inside the UFC, Ribas has remained a recognizable figure in women’s MMA because of her style, personality and willingness to face difficult competition.
Her blend of judo, jiu-jitsu and movement-heavy offense continues to make her one of the more unique fighters in the women’s strawweight division.
