Amanda Ribas
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Like so many of the women on this list, they became interested in the sport at a young age and with the influence of a family member. For Ribas, it was her father who started her in the sport. He trained her in jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai, and judo.
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These days Ribas is the number 9 ranked UFC women’s strawweight in the world, so it’s safe to say she’s making her father proud. She’s currently holding a 10-1 record, with 7 of those wins coming via knockout or submission.
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