"Rose Namajunas Secures Victory Over Amanda Ribas, Eyes Title Shot"
TL;DR
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.
- UFC on ESPN 53 results: Rose Namajunas returns to win column with decision over Amanda Ribas Yahoo Sports
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- Main Card Results UFC
- UFC Vegas 89 Results: Ribas vs. Namajunas MMA Fighting
- Rose Namajunas Won’t Turn Down Title Shot: 'If They Want to Give Me That, I’ll Take It' Sherdog.com
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