Fighters from around the globe dream of the day they’ll step into the UFC octagon for the first time. For four athletes, Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 3 event marked that special moment in their career. Check out this week’s rookie report to see what kind of first impression those fighters made on the sport’s biggest stage from Target Center in Minneapolis. * * * * * Amanda Ribas Amanda Ribas Division: Strawweight Result: Amanda Ribas def. Emily Whitmire via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 2:10 Record: (7-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC) Grade: A Amanda Ribas ’ UFC debuted was delayed by an incident with the U.S
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UFC on ESPN 3 rookie report: Grading the newcomers in Minneapolis – MMA Junkie