The busy UFC schedule continues Saturday with UFC on ESPN 53 , which takes place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas and features a former champion in the main event. Amanda Ribas (12-4 MMA, 7-3 UFC) will take on former two-time titleholder Rose Namajunas (11-6 MMA, 9-5 UFC) in a five-round fight in the women’s flyweight division. Check below for MMA Junkie’s pre-event facts for UFC on ESPN 53. * * * * Amanda Ribas vs. Rose Namajunas
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