Amanda Ribas vs Katlyn Cerminara — Fight recap

Katlyn Cerminara earned a split decision victory over Amanda Ribas on May 14, 2022, in a three-round strawweight contest. Ribas landed 55 significant strikes on 32% accuracy while controlling the cage for 4:49 and converting 3 of 6 takedown attempts at 50%, but Cerminara's output of 63 significant strikes on 28% accuracy proved sufficient on the scorecards.

The fight played into Ribas's grappling strengths—she dominated positional control and secured multiple takedowns—yet Cerminara's striking volume, particularly her 42 head strikes, appeared to sway at least one judge despite her zero takedown success and minimal control time. The split decision outcome underscored how judges can reward offensive volume even when a fighter controls the fight's pace and position.

This result marked a setback for Ribas's momentum in the competitive strawweight division.