Valentina Shevchenko is a huge challenge in the women's flyweight division and everyone wants to be the first person to beat her in the weight class. Amanda Ribas could potentially get the opportunity if she beats Katlyn Chookagian in her next UFC fight.

Amanda Ribas recently spoke to Combate and admitted she was surprised to get the Katlyn Chookagian fight.  She thought she would have to wait a few months before fighting in the UFC again.

“It was a very nice surprise. I thought I was going to go seven months without a fight, but I ended up getting a huge opportunity like this one. I’m even more focused on training and on my diet. I want to make the best out of this opportunity. She’s the number two ranked flyweight and that’s huge. I could really cut in line if I do a good job in this fight. I still think that I need one more fight even if I win here.”

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There could be an opportunity for her to fight Valentina Shevchenko for the UFC flyweight title if she beats Katlyn Chookagian. Amanda Ribas gets honest as she admits that another fight could make sense as she's not quite ready.

“But if I do well I think it would be faster to go up against Shevchenko.” Amanda said. “I’m open to facing Namajunas, too, though. Can you imagine if that fight ends and I ask for the belt? That would be crazy. I think it depends on my adrenaline levels at the time. If I’m being rational, I think I’d like to have one more fight before Shevchenko.”