Amanda Ribas, an accomplished fighter listed in the top 15 of both the flyweight and strawweight UFC rankings, seeks to solidify her position further with a win against Maycee Barber. The match is set to take place in Jacksonville as part of the co-main event. Ribas aspires to be one of the flyweight elite and the first woman in UFC history to hold titles in two divisions simultaneously.

Ribas cited Amanda Nunes and Alexa Grasso’s wins as proof that achieving victory in multiple divisions is attainable. She aims to follow in their footsteps and make a name for herself in the flyweight rankings. “Valentina was previously viewed as ranking higher than others beneath her, but it’s not the case anymore as the flyweights are quickly on the rise,” Ribas said.

Ribas’ last win over Viviane Araujo allowed her to rebound from her close split decision loss to then-No. 1 ranked Katlyn Chookagian. She desires to make a mark with another impressive win in Jacksonville, and hopes it will put her in the running for a title shot.

Ribas shares her excitement going into the match against Barber. “I see that fire in her eyes, the same fire I have,” Ribas said. As well as highlighting Barber’s capability, Ribas believes she holds the edge in jiu-jitsu. She hopes to outfight Barber by countering at her own timing leading to a ground battle, showcasing her black belt skills.

Ribas’ position on the card is encouraging as she believes it shows the UFC acknowledges her talent, seeing potential for the future. She hopes to use her hard-earned reputation to propel herself towards a title. The prospect of performing in Abu Dhabi makes Ribas even more enthusiastic about a win.

Ribas, determined to make her mark in the UFC, dreams of becoming a two-division champ as Nunes did before her. She is positioning herself for success with a disciplined strategy and a desire to stand out in the flyweight rankings.