Amanda Ribas' father immortalizes first UFC win, championship dream with tattoo
MMA Fighting Share this story David Berding-USA TODAY Sports Amanda Ribas has scored important victories in the UFC, like a first-round armbar over Paige VanZant on Fight Island and being the first to defeat Mackenzie Dern. That said, her octagon debut still ranks No. 1 for her father and coach Marcelo Ribas, who decided to have it inked on his left arm. Ribas’ first appearance under the bright lights of the UFC took place in June 2019, three years after his previous MMA bout in the Brazilian circuit. The strawweight prospect submitted Emily Whitmire with a rear-naked choke ...