UFC on ESPN 53 post-event facts: Igor Severino bites his way into UFC record books

UFC on ESPN 53 took place Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, and the headliner saw an ex-champion return to form.

Rose Namajunas (12-6 MMA, 10-5 UFC) snapped her two-fight losing skid with a unanimous decision win over Amanda Ribas (12-5 MMA, 7-4 UFC) in their women’s flyweight bout, but that wasn’t the result that captured the most headlines.

There was first-ever fight outcome on the prelims, and for more on the numbers, check below for MMA Junkie’s post-event facts from UFC on ESPN 53.

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