Ribas vs Barber Fight Info, Date & Time
UFC on ABC 5 – Co-Main Event Women's Flyweight Bout
Amanda Ribas (11-3, 3 KOs) vs. Maycee Barber (12-2, 5 KO)
Fight Time:'This will be on the main card, which begins at 3 p.m. ET.
Venue:'VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena – Jacksonville, Florida
Coverage:'ABC, ESPN+
Ribas vs Barber Odds & Prop Bets
Moneyline:
– Amanda Ribas: (-196)
– Maycee Barber: (+152)
Method of Victory:
– Ribas by KO/TKO: (TBD)
– Ribas by Points: (TBD)
– Ribas by Submission: (TBD)
– Barber by KO/TKO: (TBD)
– Barber by Points: (TBD)
– Barber by Submission: (TBD)
Ribas vs Barber Prediction
Amanda Ribas made her way back to the flyweight division last May but lost to Katlyn Chookagian by split decision in her return bout. Fortunately, the Brazilian combatant didn't let that loss keep her down, bouncing back at UFC 285 with a unanimous decision win against Viviane Araujo.
Another win for Ribas will be easier said than done after taking Maycee Barber's latest run into account. "The Future" is now on a four-fight winning streak after defeating Andrea Lee by split decision three months ago.
Although momentum is on Barber's side, I see Ribas pulling off the victory. Barber was lucky to survive her fight with Lee, especially considering that she was taken down five times. She now faces a dangerous grappler in Ribas, who averages 2.16 takedowns per 15 minutes with 52% accuracy. If she comes in with that sort of grappling pressure, Barber will tire out as the fight goes on.
Both women know how to avoid being finished, so don't be surprised if Ribas must go the distance to take this one.
Ribas vs Barber Best Bet
The moneyline is the only betting option at the moment, making a'Ribas outright win at -196 odds'the best bet for now. Make sure to check back on FanDuel Sportsbook leading up to UFC on ABC 5 for more playable options.