UFC on ESPN 53 play-by-play and live results (7 p.m. ET)

LAS VEGAS – UFC on ESPN 53 takes place Saturday, and you can join us for live play-by-play and official results beginning at 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT). UFC on ESPN 53 (ESPN/ESPN+) takes place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

In the main event, Amanda Ribas (12-4 MMA, 7-3 UFC) meets former women’s strawweight champion Rose Namajunas (11-6 MMA, 9-5 UFC). Justin Tafa (7-3 MMA, 4-3 UFC) takes on Karl Williams (9-1 MMA, 2-0 UFC) in the heavyweight co-feature.

Follow along with our round-by-round updates and official results beginning at approximately 7 p.m. ET for the prelims and 10 p.m. ET for the main card on ESPN+. You also can get behind-the-scenes coverage and other event notes from on-site reporter Ken Hathaway (@1khathaway) on X.

Enjoy the fights, everyone.