Jan 8, 2025 · UFC strawweight Amanda Ribas recently shared details about her unexpected training session with popular bodybuilder Julio Balestrin, which left him sporting an unplanned black eye. The Brazilian mixed martial artist recounted the friendly encounter with the 46-year-old, 6-foot-3 bodybuilder who weighs approximately 250 pounds in competition.

Oct 7, 2024 · During a playful sparring session with UFC fighter Amanda Ribas, Balestrin ended up nursing a black eye, proving that technical skill and experience far outweigh sheer muscle. The encounter took place on Renato Cariani’s YouTube […]

Oct 15, 2024 · Initially, Ribas kept her distance with her trademark laughing face. However, when Balestrin charged at her, she used that momentum to slam the bodybuilder on the mat. It left the bodybuilder with a black eye and swelling in his left eye.

Oct 8, 2024 · In an unexpected training session, popular bodybuilder Julio Balestrin recently took on UFC strawweight Amanda Ribas in a friendly sparring session that didn’t quite go as planned for the muscular social media star.

Jan 8, 2025 · He fell on his face and had a black eye, poor guy. But he's so strong, man. That was survival mode, almost. If he decides to grab me... I just went for it."

Amanda Ribas will be fighting in the first UFC main event of 2025, when she takes on Mackenzie Dern on Saturday night at the Apex. She spoke with Sports Illu...

Oct 21, 2024 · Amanda Ribas leaves famous ex-bodybuilder with a black eye during training; video Julio Balestrin, who is a two-time Arnold Classic Overall champion, was surprised by the injury caused by the fighter

Oct 15, 2024 · 125 pound UFC fighter Amanda Ribas slammed a professional bodybuilder on his face 😯 pic.twitter.com/JTq6WcrDiR. — Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) October 14, 2024. Ribas threw the bodybuilder down on his face so hard that the corner of …

Jul 9, 2023 · https://twitter.com/amandaribasufc/status/1678032696818249728. Her hype train got derailed fast and severely. I remember when ppl were saying she was going to be the next champ or elite fighter and then she gets beat by marina, chook and maycee in her last 5.

Jan 7, 2025 · Despite the size difference, Amanda used her skills to slam the bodybuilder on the mat, leaving him with a black eye. Her laughter and lighthearted approach during the session made it a memorable and entertaining moment.