Our Amanda Ribas vs. Rose Namajunas prediction is that the UFC on ESPN 53 headliner is going to be a real battle inside the Octagon. The reason?
Namajunas is a former two-time champ who’s ready to do anything to get back in the spotlight, while Ribas is fighting her first UFC main event on Saturday, March 23.
The Ribas vs. Namajunas fight is guaranteed to be a banger, but who’s going to win it? Keep reading to see our top UFC on ESPN 53 betting pick.
Before Betting on Amanda Ribas vs. Rose Namajunas UFC on ESPN 53 Fight
Rose Namajunas was in possession of the UFC Women’s Strawweight title on two occasions. Her record is 11-6 with wins over who’s who of the 115lb division. However, she lost her last two fights.
It sounds bad, but the first of those losses happened in the title fight against Carla Esparza, who beat her by a split decision. The other loss happened in Thug’s flyweight debut, in which she lost to French fighter Manon Fiorot at UFC Paris by unanimous decision.
What’s interesting is that Fiorot had only two significant strikes more than her, with neither of them recording a knockdown, takedown, or submission attempt. Plus, Namajunas picked up an injury early on in the fight.
Knowing all this, it’s clear that Namajunas is still an elite fighter, which she’s determined to show in the UFC on ESPN 53 main event. Of course, Amanda Ribas (13-4) will do all she can to fight back, but we’re not 100% confident she will succeed.
Amanda Ribas vs. Rose Namajunas Offshore Odds & Pick
| Offshore Sportsbook | Amanda Ribas | Rose Namajunas |
| BetOnline | +180 | -210 |
| MyBookie | +155 | -210 |
| BetUS | +180 | -210 |
| SportsBetting.ag | +155 | -210 |
| XBet | +155 | -210 |
Our prediction is that Rose Namajunas will win this fight. Ribas is a fantastic fighter with incredible striking, but we just think Namajunas is better. Plus, this is a must-win situation for Thug after losing the last two fights.
Pick: Rose Namajunas
