WATCH: Spectacular ‘spinning heel kick’ from Amanda Ribas leads to fight finishing sequence at UFC Vegas 82

The strawweight division has an exciting matchup. Amanda Ribas won her fight against Luana Pinheiro at UFC Vegas 82 with a stunning spinning heel kick. 

WATCH: Spectacular ‘spinning heel kick’ from Amanda Ribas leads to fight finishing sequence at UFC Vegas 82

Amanda Ribas knocks out Luana Pinheiro at UC Vegas 82 via a spinning heel kick

In a shocking comeback at UFC Vegas 82, Amanda Ribas defeated Luana Pinheiro via spinning heel kick knockout. It showcased her tenacity and striking skills. The fight happened this weekend, and at the end, Ribas delivered a highlight-reel finish after facing an early storm from Pinheiro.

Pinheiro’s power was evident early in the fight when she shook Amanda Ribas with a powerful right hand in the first round. Ribas showed tenacity in the face of punishment with obvious swelling, paving the way for an exciting comeback. In the second round, Ribas changed the pace by using precise movements and kicking Pinheiro’s lead leg. Ribas demonstrated her strategic approach and striking accuracy by wearing out her opponent with constant pressure and tempo.

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The fight’s pivotal moment came in the third round when Ribas smashed Pinheiro’s face with a stunning spinning heel kick. The well-timed blow knocked Pinheiro down, allowing Ribas to land a barrage of quick strikes. The bout was stopped at 3:53 of the last round by the referee as Pinheiro could not defend herself and fell to the ground.

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Following the bout, Ribas said she was back in the strawweight division and thanked her fans and UFC. The strawweight category has gained excitement with Ribas’s victorious comeback to the division. Fight fans may look forward to more exciting matches involving Ribas in the future.

Fight fans react to Amanda Ribas’ spectacular KO of Luana Pinheiro

Amanda Ribas and Luana Pinheiro’s thrilling encounter at UFC Vegas 82 sparked intense reactions from the MMA community. Fight fans quickly expressed their amazement and appreciation for the exciting fight as Ribas made a stunning comeback.

Fight fans react to Amanda Ribas' knocks out of Luana Pinheiro at UC Vegas 82 via a spinning heel kick
Fight fans react to Amanda Ribas’ knocks out of Luana Pinheiro at UC Vegas 82 via a spinning heel kick (via Tapology)

As fight fans tuned in to see the back-and-forth action in the Octagon, social media platforms buzzed with excitement. Fans applauded Ribas after she weathered an early storm from Pinheiro. Her highlight reel knockout was what blew fight fans away. Here are some of the reactions from fight fans to Ribas’ KO of Pinheiro :

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The fans’ intense reactions echoed the intensity of the Ribas vs. Pinheiro fight. From early worry to the excitement of watching a spectacular comeback, the MMA community’s reactions on social media echoed this emotional rollercoaster.

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