In the world of combat sports, entertainment is as vital as competition, as it captivates fans and drives financial success. A good fight needs a storyline, compelling characters, and an electrifying climax in the fight. The best fighters, in addition to their prowess, are entertainers in their own right. Owing to his entertaining persona, it is not a coincidence that Conor McGregor is the most popular and wealthiest MMA fighter of all time.

One important part of building a fighter’s persona is their nickname, as it encapsulates what the fighter wants to be perceived as. And one of the most distinct and memorable nicknames in the sport is ‘Baby Shark’, given to UFC #10 ranked women’s strawweight and heartthrob Tabatha Ricci. But how did she get her moniker? Let’s dig deeper to find out!

How did Tabatha Ricci get the nickname ‘Baby Shark’?

In an interview with Cageside Press, the Brazilian shared the story behind her distinctive nickname. Ricci said that she was the smallest girl among her peers in her Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym, but she exclusively trained with boys. Her coach was impressed and gave her the nickname ‘Baby Shark’ owing to her small frame and fierceness.

Ricci is gearing up to take on Loopy Godinez in a women’s strawweight fixture at UFC 295. The winner of this bout is expected to secure a rank in the top ten of the division. Leading up to the bout, Ricci spoke about her respect for Godinez because of her work ethic and talent. The Brazilian felt it was a good matchup and was excited to take her on.

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“I really like her style you know uh she’s a very good fighter. She’s fighting all the time, too. Very active, you know. She had a awesome work ethic. It’s a[n] amazing, very good matchup for us. Good challenge for both of us, so I’m very excited for this,” she told John Eric Poli in an interview on YouTube.

Godinez, too, spoke about the upcoming fight in an interview with MMA Junkie. She sees Ricci as a formidable opponent and their fight as a stepping stone to the top level of the strawweight division. She is confident that the bout will be exciting and fans are in for a treat at UFC 295.

And while the heavyweight title bout between Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic may have been canceled, the UFC has replaced it with an exciting interim heavyweight matchup between Tom Aspinall and Sergei Pavlovich. However, what the fans were not excited about was the Brazilian’s revelation about her love life.

Tabatha Ricci breaks fans’ hearts with dating revelation

Reportedly. Tabatha Ricci is dating Irish professional boxer Callum Walsh, a fighter who has earned praise from UFC CEO Dana White for his thrilling fighting style. The Irishman boasts an impressive record as he has won all his eight fights so far, seven of them via knockout.

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The Brazilian herself shared a glimpse of her personal life as she took to her Instagram Story and posted a picture of her holding the Irishman’s hand on a long drive. This revelation disappointed many fans, while others congratulated the #10 UFC strawweight. As the anticipation for UFC 295 builds, what are your predictions? Let us know in the comments section below.

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