Amanda Lino is one of the rising stars of South African MMA. In just six pro fights, Lino (4-2) was able to capture both the EFC flyweight and bantamweight titles, and has recently signed with new Afro-French MMA promotion, Ares FC. Lino was scheduled to make her promotional debut at Ares FC 2 in a rematch of her back-and-forth battle with Rizlen Zouak. But, due to the coronavirus outbreak, the event was canceled. Africa has never been represented better in MMA than as of late, with two recently-crowned Nigerian-born UFC champions in Israel Adesanya and Kamaru Usman. Lino said she likes where the sport is headed, especially for female fighters.