Kacy Catanzaro deftly maneuvered her way past the much larger and stronger Reina González in round one, earning a legion of new fans with her innovative in-ring style. Yet, if the dynamic American Ninja Warrior alumna hopes to make it to the Quarterfinals, she’ll have to work her magic again against another powerhouse, Rhea Ripley.
Like González, Ripley will enjoy a distinct size and experience advantage over “Mighty Kacy.” And, in stark contrast to Catanzaro’s clean-cut attitude toward competition, the Australian ripper is riotously vicious. Can Catanzaro repeat her First-Round performance in yet another David vs. Goliath matchup? Or will the surly Superstar from Down Under impose her will and move on to the elite eight?