LAS VEGAS – Amanda Ribas thinks a lot is on the line in her next UFC outing.
The 28-year-old fighter, who usually fights at 115 pounds, is making a move up to flyweight for Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 36. Ribas (11-2 MMA, 5-1 UFC) will fight on the main card of the event against former UFC title challenger and long-time top contender Katlyn Chookagian.
“That is so amazing because it’s the No. 1 (contender), so this for me … some people think, ‘It’s not too much pressure?’ For me, no,” Ribas told reporters at the UFC on ESPN 36 media day on Wednesday. “For me, it’s a huge opportunity. It’s amazing.”
