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UFC on ESPN 53 video: Amanda Ribas, Rose Namajunas make weight in Las Vegas

Amanda Ribas Rose Namajunas UFC ESPN ESPN 53 UFC on ESPN 53 (Organization) Las Vegas MMA Junkie

LAS VEGAS – The main event for the UFC’s latest home show is official after the headliners made weight Friday.

Ahead of UFC on ESPN 53 (ESPN/ESPN+), which takes place Saturday at the UFC Apex, Amanda Ribas (12-4 MMA, 7-3 UFC) and former strawweight champion Rose Namajunas (11-6 MMA, 9-5 UFC) stepped on the scale for their flyweight bout at the official weigh-ins, both registering at 125.5 pounds.

Amanda Ribas vs. Rose Namajunas is official for #UFCVegas89.

The Brazilian and the former champ just made weight for Saturday's main event. ⚖️ pic.twitter.com/eQYYhTMvpN

— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) March 22, 2024

Check out the video from their trips to the scale above.

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC on ESPN 53.

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