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Rose Namajunas secured a unanimous decision victory over Amanda Ribas at UFC on ESPN 53, marking her first win since moving up to women’s flyweight and avoiding the longest losing streak of her career. Social media reactions varied, with some noting Namajunas' effective striking and others questioning her performance at the new weight class.
Former UFC strawweight champion Rose Namajunas secured a unanimous decision victory over Amanda Ribas in the main event of UFC on ESPN 53, marking her first win at 125 pounds. Namajunas showcased her striking advantage throughout the fight, earning the judges' favor with scores of 49-46, 49-46, and 48-47. This win comes after her previous losses in the flyweight division. The event also saw other notable victories, including Karl Williams defeating Justin Tafa via unanimous decision and Edmen Shahbazyan securing a knockout win over AJ Dobson.
Rose Namajunas and Amanda Ribas clashed in the UFC Vegas 89 main event, with Namajunas emerging victorious. The fight took place at UFC APEX in Las Vegas and aired live on ESPN+. Namajunas is now eyeing title contention at flyweight, and fans can catch full fight video highlights from the event.
All 26 athletes, including headliners Amanda Ribas and Rose Namajunas, successfully made weight at the UFC on ESPN 53 weigh-ins in Las Vegas. The main event between Ribas and Namajunas is now official, with both fighters hitting their contracted marks. The full fight card features a total of 12 bouts, with the main card set to air on ESPN at 10 p.m. ET and the preliminary card at 7 p.m. ET.
UFC on ESPN 53 is set to take place in Las Vegas, featuring a main event between Amanda Ribas and Rose Namajunas in the women's flyweight division. The odds favor Namajunas, and the majority of Junkie pick results also predict her victory.
Rose Namajunas and Amanda Ribas both weighed in at 125.5 pounds for their flyweight headliner at UFC Vegas 89, making their main-event showdown official. Namajunas aims to bounce back from two consecutive losses, while Ribas has had success in multiple divisions. In the co-main event, heavyweights Justin Tafa and Karl Williams also successfully made weight, along with all 22 additional fighters competing at the event.
Despite two recent losses, Chael Sonnen believes that former strawweight champion Rose Namajunas is still a force to be reckoned with at 125lbs and has the potential to make a title run in the flyweight division. Namajunas will headline UFC Vegas 89 against Amanda Ribas, who is aiming to secure a significant win over the former champion. While Namajunas is favored to win, Ribas is confident in her ability to secure a knockout victory and steal the spotlight.
Ilia Topuria dominated Josh Emmett in a one-sided beatdown at UFC on ABC 5, winning by unanimous decision with scores of 50-42, 50-44, and 49-45. Maycee Barber scored a significant win over Amanda Ribas in the co-main event, stopping her with strikes in the second round. Barber won her fifth bout in a row and will likely move into the Top 10.
The final staredowns for the UFC Jacksonville main card have taken place, with Josh Emmett facing off against Ilia Topuria in the main event and Amanda Ribas taking on Maycee Barber in the co-main event. Emmett is looking to prove he is still a top contender in the featherweight division, while Topuria hopes to secure a shot at the title with a win. Ribas and Barber are both aiming to climb the ranks in the women's flyweight division. The event will be broadcast live on ABC/ESPN/ESPN+.
UFC Jacksonville will feature Ilia Topuria vs Josh Emmett, Amanda Ribas vs Maycee Barber, and Justin Tafa vs Austen Lane. Neil Magny is expected to dominate Phil Rowe, while Randy Brown is favored to win against Wellington Turman. Gillian Robertson, Jack Jenkins, and Trevor Peek are the best bets for the undercard, while a parlay of Neil Magny and Randy Brown, Gabriel Santos and Cody Brundage, and Justin Tafa and Amanda Ribas are recommended.