10 Fights To Make After UFC 251
2. Amanda Ribas
Should Fight: Cynthia Calvillo
Ribas did exactly what was expected of her at UFC 251, using her elite grappling to quickly lock in an armbar and tap the once-promising prospect Paige VanZant. She charmed many fans in her interviews leading up to the fight and after it.
This fight was in the barren landscape of the flyweight rankings, where you're unlikely to see win-streaks and Valentina Shevchenko hasn't had a decent challenger to her crown since she captured the title. With the win, Ribas is now 4-0 in the organization and hasn't had a moment of weakness the entire time.
Cynthia Calvillo is another rising star who just made a statement in the division by beating the number 1 contender Jessica Eye in impressive fashion. It was also her first fight in the division after going 5-1-1 at Strawweight.
They sport similar records and impressed in their flyweight debuts, and it just seems right to put them together to see who's better. Both of them facing off against one another before the year is out for a push towards a shot at the title would be logical.