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Rose Namajunas claimed a unanimous decision victory over Amanda Ribas in the UFC on ESPN 53 main event in Las Vegas, ending a drought stretching back to 2021.
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Rose Namajunas ended a winless stretch dating back to 2021 with a convincing unanimous decision over Amanda Ribas in the main event of UFC on ESPN 53 in Las Vegas.
The flyweight clash saw both women come out swinging, but it was Namajunas who imposed herself early with sharp, accurate striking. Ribas fired back with kicks and managed occasional takedowns, yet she could never keep the former strawweight champion pinned down long enough to shift the momentum.
As the fight wore on, Namajunas leaned on her ring craft and timing. She picked Ribas apart with clean combinations while showing impressive defensive awareness whenever the Brazilian attempted to drag the contest to the mat.
The closing rounds followed a similar pattern - Namajunas staying busy on the feet, landing the cleaner shots, and shrugging off grappling exchanges until the final bell, Sherdog reports.
All three judges sided with Namajunas, handing her a result that carries real weight in a new division. She expressed satisfaction with both her performance and the outcome - a statement that her move to flyweight is very much on track.
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