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, [autotag]Amanda Ribas[/autotag] (12-4 MMA, 7-3 UFC) and former strawweight champion [autotag]Rose Namajunas[/autotag] (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.
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