Amanda Ribas defeated live Araújo on UFC 285 (Photo: Instagram/UFC)

Brazil duel on preliminary cards UFC 285, this Saturday (4), delivered the promised entertainment. After “war” for 15 minutes, Amanda Ribas overcome Viviane Araújo in unanimous decision of the judges (29-27, 30-26, 30-27) in a fight valid for the flyweight division (up to 56.7 kg). The girl from Minas Gerais withstood the Brazilian’s dangerous submission attempts and snatched victory at the end of three rounds.

As a result, Amanda Ribas recovered from the defeat suffered against Katlyn Chookagian made his flyweight debut in May last year and confirmed a return to the division’s top 15.

On the other hand, live Araújo suffered the second defeat in a row and had to lose eighth place in the rating of compatriots.

Amanda Ribas had a recovery battle and won Brazil’s fight against Vivi Araújo

Amanda Ribas started the fight by unleashing two low kicks into the void. On left-handed base, Amanda closed the distance and executed a takedown, but left her neck exposed. Vivi attacks with her fair share of guillotines, but the miner manages to escape and is on top. The two of them were entangled in the ground and Vivi managed to get up. Amanda sent a spinning kick to Vivi’s waist and finished with a clean jab. Vivi threw a straight right and swung Amanda. Another right from left Vivi entered the miner’s face. In the last round of the round, Amanda attacked with a jab and a straight and Vivi returned with another clean straight.

live Araújo started the second half by walking forward. Even walking backwards Amanda Ribas connecting the two straight right and bringing brasiliense to the knockdown. Amanda Ribas landed on top, in Vivi’s half-guard position. In a dominating position, Amanda punches a lot with her left hand, while looking for an opening for her mount. Amanda managed to free her legs and quickly turned to costa Vivi. The girl from Minas Gerais backpacked, locked the padlock between the Brazilian’s legs and punched until the end of the round.

Early in the third round, Vivi started by chasing Amanda who worked well with jabs and straight combinations running backwards. Amanda Ribas’ straight punches and punches repeatedly found faces live Araújo. Amanda landed a nice spinning kick to Vivi’s waist and the two exchanged blows back-to-back. Vivi connected with a good right hand, but Amanda absorbed it well. Approaching the last minute, Amanda Ribas performed a takedown and managed to stop the fight. live Araújo quickly landed an attack on Amanda’s arm, who managed to escape and end the fight by hitting her from above.

Marc-André Barriault defeated Julian Marquez in open combat

Sixth fight UFC 285, valid for the middleweight division (up to 83.9kg) maintaining the high level presented by the event up to that point. Accustomed to not running from the fray, Marc-Andre Barriault and Julian Marquez starred in a frank battle, won by the Canadian by technical knockout in the second round after a series of crushing blows.

With this victory, Marc-André Barriault recovered from the defeat suffered against Anton Hernandez in September last year and now has four wins, five losses and one fruitless fight in the organization.

On the other hand, Julian Marquez Bitter’s second loss in a row and has three wins and three setbacks in Ultimate Octagon.