Amanda Ribas is a 32-year-old Brazillian professional mixed martial artist that currently competes in the Strawweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Her career was influenced by her father who is a Jiu-Jitsu trainer and coach. More so, Amanda’s brother, Arthur Ribas is a Welterweight fighter while her sister, Marcelly, took an entirely different career path.
The fighter’s net worth is currently estimated at about $1 million.
Meet Amanda Ribas’ Parents and Siblings
Amanda was born in Varginha, Minas Gerais, Brazil on August 26, 1993. She was born to the family of Marcelo Ribas and Mirelly. Her father is a judo and Jiu-jitsu coach who also teaches Muay Thai. Amanda trained under her father until she was part of one of Brazil’s national judo youth teams.
Meanwhile, Amanda isn’t the only fighter in her family, her brother, Arthur Ribas, has also accumulated notable accomplishments in the MMA field. On the other hand, her sister Marcelly Ribas is in the showbiz.
Amanda’s Net Worth is from Her MMA Career?
Amanda’s net worth is currently estimated at about $1 million. Like many mixed martial artists, Amanda made her money through her successes in the Ultimate Fighting Championships. The fighter’s brand ambassadorial endorsements have also added to her net worth. She has previously partnered with Brazilian-inspired Blue Yellow Nitro sneakers.
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Did You Know These Facts about the Amanda?
1. She Considered being a Professional Dancer
Although Amanda grew up in a gym and was exposed to combat sports early in life, she once considered being a professional dancer. However, her passion led her back to the ring, where she rightfully belongs.
2. Her Sister is a Professional Dancer
Ribas’ sister, Marcelly works at MAZ- Associação Artística Marina Azze according to sources. Also, unlike her siblings, Marcelly’s interest is dancing.
3. Amanda Ribas’ Mother is also a Martial arts trainer
Just like her dad, Ribas’ mother is also said to be a personal mixed martial arts trainer. More so, her family runs a gym/physical fitness center.
4. She went Pro in 2014
After winning the 2014 IMMAF World Championship in the Women’s Flyweight division, Ribas started her professional MMA career in 2014 and fought primarily in Brazil. She amassed a record of 6–before being signed by UFC.
5. Her UFC Debut was Delayed due to a Potential anti-doping Violation
On July 7, 2017, Amanda was slated to compete against Juliana Lima in The Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale. However, she was disqualified from the contest when USADA raised a possible anti-doping violation. The potential violation results from a sample that was taken on June 7. Tecia Torres took over as the next fighter. After Amanda tested positive for ostarine. She was first given a two-year penalty by USADA. However, on May 3, 2019, the suspension was lifted after USADA discovered that the dietary supplement that she had taken was tainted with estuarine. On June 29, 2019, at UFC on ESPN 3, Ribas made her UFC debut against Emily Whitmire. She won the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the second round.
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