Twitter reacts to Amanda Ribas’ quick finish of Paige VanZant at UFC 251

Amanda Ribas potentially ended Paige VanZant’s UFC career on a low note on Saturday when the Brazilian prospect won at UFC 251.

Although much of the pre-fight narrative was around the fight being the last on VanZant’s (8-5 MMA, 5-4 UFC) current contract, Ribas (10-1 MMA, 4-0 UFC) showed why she’s was listed as a massive betting favorite with a first-round submission victory in the flyweight bout, which aired on pay-per-view from Flash Forum in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.

Check below for the top Twitter reactions to Ribas’ victory over VanZant at UFC 251.

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#UFC251 is LIVE on pay-per-view. The five-fight main card opens at women's flyweight with @AmandaRibasUFC set to welcome @PaigeVanZant back to the cage after an 18-month layoff.

Full play-by-play: https://t.co/zRdBPTBKFX pic.twitter.com/7NQ1CR1sVh

— MMA Junkie (@MMAjunkie) July 12, 2020

Way to go @amandaribasufc Wow! Beautiful arm bar! #UFCFightIsland

— Yves (@thugjitsumaster) July 12, 2020

Amazing how quickly Ribas scores the submission against Paige Vanzant, who is one of the more durable fighters in the division.

— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) July 12, 2020

Well that was quick. And Paige goes to Bellator.

— Funky (@Benaskren) July 12, 2020

She almost lost the scarf hold after allowing PVZ to lock hands for leverage, but Ribas flows and secures so well on the fly – even checks on her opponent after. All class. #UFC251

— Dan Tom (@DanTomMMA) July 12, 2020

Great work by Amanda. Beautiful transition

— Randa Markos (@randamma) July 12, 2020

Another armbar in women's UFC. They're far more common with the ladies. #UFC251

— Michael Carroll (@MJCflipdascript) July 12, 2020

That headlock position sucks to be in. Quite annoying #UFC251

— Brian Kelleher (@brianboom135) July 12, 2020

Jesus, Paige VanZant is terrible and I don’t know if I’ve ever seen a young, talented athlete rapidly regress to the extent she has in MMA. It’s mind boggling.

— Jordan Breen (@jordanbreen) July 12, 2020

Off to a quick start!! #UFC251

— Stephen Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) July 12, 2020

Hip throw is the women’s mma kryptonite #UFC251

— Angela Hill (@AngieOverkill) July 12, 2020

Not a huge fan of the scarf position but Ribas is very dangerous from there. Impressive stuff #UFC251

— Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) July 12, 2020

That was the old Joe Silva special. Send PVZ into free agency off a bad matchup that inevitably leads to bad loss. We've seen that one for years. #UFC251

— Shaheen Al-Shatti (@shaunalshatti) July 12, 2020

Her corner tryin to steal her shine relax bro

— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) July 12, 2020

Let that woman shine! I can’t stand coaches like that. #UFC251

— Danny Castillo (@lastcall155) July 12, 2020

Amanda Ribas record is 100-1 in this interview…. someone in the van done messed up 😂😂 #UFC251

— Megan Anderson (@MeganA_mma) July 12, 2020

100-1? She’s the goat

— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) July 12, 2020

Ribas is a character.

— Josh Gross (@yay_yee) July 12, 2020

100-1?

— FRANK TRIGG (@FRANKTRIGG) July 12, 2020

Try to be as happy as Amanda Ribas seems like solid general life advice

— Dave Doyle (@davedoylemma) July 12, 2020

😂 this chicks wild!!!👏🏼👏🏼

— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) July 12, 2020

Ribas is funny and a beast #UFC251 #UFCFightIsland

— Niko Price (@Nikohybridprice) July 12, 2020

Paige just took a huge pay cut in free agency, that performance was terrible.

— Funky (@Benaskren) July 12, 2020

#UFC251 results: @AmandaRibasUFC def. Paige VanZant via submission (armbar) – Round 1, 2:21

Full play-by-play: https://t.co/zRdBPTBKFX pic.twitter.com/MQ4nPp04Fc

— MMA Junkie (@MMAjunkie) July 12, 2020