November 2, 2022 11: 00 am ET
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Tracy Cortez is shocked to see Amanda Ribas sticking around at flyweight.
Cortez (10-1 MMA, 4-0 UFC) fulfills Ribas (12-3 MMA, 5-2 UFC) at UFC on ESPN 42, which takes location Dec. 3 at Amway Center in Orlando, Fla.
Ribas has contended as a strawweight for the bulk for her profession. She sent Paige VanZant in her flyweight launching in July 2020 however moved back down to 115 pounds for her next 2 battles. However, in her past outing, Ribas returned to flyweight and was edged out by previous title opposition Katlyn Chookagian at UFC on ESPN36 Despite the loss, the Brazilian has chose to stay at flyweight.
“That’s a strong relocation moving up to 125,” Cortez informed MMA