Amanda Ribas had seizures for months and only discovered the cause after a knockout at UFC Abu Dhabi

Amanda ribas in victory over Vivi Araújo No. UFC 285 (Photo: Instagram/UFC)

Last Saturday (26) ended in a worrying way for Amanda ribas. Knocked out by Tabatha Ricci On the UFC Abu Dhabi card, the Brazilian strawweight (up to 52,1kg) fighter will have to undergo another facial surgery after suffering a displacement of a metal plate previously installed in her face.

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According to Marcelo Ribas, the athlete's father and coach, the impact may have revealed a more serious problem that had been ignored since last year. He stated that the plate had already dislodged during the victory over Luana pinheiro, in November 2023, and that since then Amanda had been facing a series of serious symptoms, such as fainting, severe pain and even seizures.

"Thank God we discovered what was causing the pain, fainting, and seizures since the fight with Luana (...). She had barely been able to train since the fight with Luana. We did MRIs, CT scans, and various tests, but no one could identify the source of the problem. We even thought it was psychological. But this blow was, in a way, a blessing, because it showed us what was wrong," Marcelo said in an interview with MMA Fighting.

Amanda Ribas has a plaque and is undergoing tests

The piece was placed in 2023, after the harsh setback for Maycee barber. In the duel against Ricci, an elbow strike in the second round hit the area hard and compromised the structure.

According to the outlet, Amanda is in São Paulo this week undergoing tests at the Albert Einstein Hospital, where she will be evaluated. The surgery is scheduled for Saturday (3).

At 31, the Brazilian is one of the most charismatic athletes in Brazilian MMA. A professional since 2014, she has a career record of 12 wins and seven losses, and has faced some of the UFC's biggest stars.