UFC Vegas 89: Namajunas vs. Ribas – Fight Card and Exciting Matchups

Get ready for an action-packed event as Rose Namajunas takes on Amanda Ribas in the main event of UFC Vegas 89. Check out the thrilling matchups and fight card for this highly anticipated event.

The UFC women’s strawweight division will witness an exhilarating fight as Rose Namajunas faces Amanda Ribas in the main event of UFC Vegas 89. The co-main event features a heavyweight clash between Justin Tafa and Karl Williams. Edmen Shahbazyan will make his return to the octagon against AJ Dobson. Flyweight prospect Cameron Saaiman competes against Payton Talbott, while fan-favorite Billy Quarantillo takes on Yousseff Zalal. Stay tuned for more updates on this action-packed event.

UFC Vegas 89: Namajunas vs. Ribas

The UFC women’s strawweight division is set to witness an exhilarating fight at UFC Vegas 89 on March 23, 2024. Rose Namajunas will go head-to-head with Amanda Ribas in the main event at the UFC’s APEX facility in Las Vegas, Nevada.

According to The Sports Daily, Ribas earned a base salary of $48,000 in her previous fight against Luana Pinheiro. It is expected that her pay for this fight will be in a similar range. Additionally, Ribas received a $50,000 bonus and $6,000 in incentives in her last fight, which could bring her total payout for the March 23 card anywhere between $48,000 and $104,000.

On the other hand, Namajunas, the former champion, is expected to receive a base pay of $100,000. This was the amount she earned when she became the champion in 2021 by knocking out Zhang Weili in the first round.

The co-main event will feature a heavyweight clash between Justin Tafa and Karl Williams, promising an explosive matchup that is sure to deliver fireworks. Edmen Shahbazyan, a highly-touted fighter, will be making his return to the octagon against AJ Dobson, marking his first fight since May 2023.

Cameron Saaiman, a flyweight prospect and South African contender, will also be competing against Payton Talbott. Fan-favorite Billy Quarantillo will face Yousseff Zalal in what could potentially be a fight of the night contender.

Despite lacking star power, UFC Vegas 89 guarantees an exciting card with thrilling matchups. Stay tuned for more updates on this event!

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