Amanda Ribas scored a first-round armbar submission at 2:21 over Paige VanZant to kick off the UFC 251 card from du Arena in Abu Dhabi at the UFC's new Fight Island complex.
Ribas scored an early takedown and gained side control over VanZant, who soon tapped.
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This is a landmark win for Ribas as it marks her first fight on a UFC pay-per-view. Serving as the first fight on the main card with three title fights, there's a good chance this is the highest number of people who have ever seen her fight.