UFC Vegas 54: Katlyn Chookagian and Amanda Ribas go toe-to-toe in wild fight


UFC Vegas 54: Katlyn Chookagian and Amanda Ribas go toe-to-toe in wild fight

Katlyn Chookagian and Amanda Ribas go to war

UFC Vegas 54 main card features an amazing women’s flyweight matchup of Katlyn Chookagian vs Amanda Ribas.

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UFC Vegas 54 takes place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The fight night is headlined by the exciting light heavyweight battle between Jan Blachowicz and Aleksandar Rakic. In the undercard, a women’s flyweight matchup awaits between two top fighters. Katlyn Chookagian and Amanda Ribas go head to head in a three-round bout.

Amanda is coming off a strong decision win against Virna Jandiroba at UFC 267. The flyweight fighter has a record of 11-2-0 in her professional career and is very close to fighting for the title. A win against a fighter like Chookagian could bring her to the conversation of potential title contenders. Katlyn on the other hand is coming off a three-fight win streak.

Continue reading to see how this women’s flyweight matchup plays out on the main card of UFC Vegas 54.

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Katlyn Chookagian Amanda Ribas

Katlyn Chookagian vs Amanda Ribas
Katlyn Chookagian vs Amanda Ribas

Round 1 Both the fighters take the center of the octagon. No time is wasted before the two fighters start working their jabs. Huge takedown from the Ribas. Huge blows from Ribas as she catches Katlyn on the headlock. Katlyn looking for the right under hook so she can get the back but Ribas prevents it. Both the fighters back to their feet. Huge right hand from Katlyn.

Round 2 Great one-two from Ribas. Great pace from both the fighters. Amanda is stunned with a right hand off Katlyn. Huge right hand from Chookagian. Amanda pushes Katlyn to the fence and gets Katlyn to the ground. Ribas is on the mount but Katlyn manages to get on her feet. Good body shots from Katlyn. Huge punches from Katlyn.

Round 3 Amanda still going in with her chin exposed but with great pace and pressure. Ribas is still the more dominant fighter in the third round. Amanda with great combo finishing with a low kick. A huge takedown for Ribas but Katlyn is back up. Ribas is going wild with her punches as they throw down.

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Results Katlyn Chookagian def. Amanda Ribas via split decision

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