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UFC on ESPN 53 awarded five post-fight bonuses, with Jarno Errens and Steven Nguyen earning Fight of the Night, while Fernando Padilla, Payton Talbott, and Andre Lima received Performance of the Night bonuses for their respective victories, including a disqualification due to biting, with Lima ultimately receiving an extra $50,000 for his tattoo decision.
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.
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.