How to Watch UFC on ESPN 53

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March 23, 2024

The latest Ultimate Fighting Championship event, the second installment in a series of back-to-back shows held at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, packs a serious punch.

UFC on ESPN 53, which is set to go down on Saturday, is primed to deliver an explosive showcase built around a women’s flyweight battle atop the card that features a former two-time women’s strawweight champion.

Amanda Ribas and Rose Namajunas begin their 2024 campaigns with a main event pairing that should answer a lot of questions about where each woman stands in the flyweight division. Ribas has been splitting her time between the strawweight and flyweight divisions in the UFC, building a 5-1 record in the 115-pound weight class and a 2-2 mark at 125 pounds. Meanwhile, Namajunas made her divisional debut in a losing bid against Manon Fiorot in her lone appearance of 2023. The American has lost consecutive outings and has yet to secure a victory since her split decision win over Weili Zhang at UFC 264.

It seems safe to say that both women are more well-rounded than they have shown in recent outings. It will be interesting to see if either or both opt to mix things up more, adding in grappling elements to what have been striking-heavy game plans of late.

In the co-main event, Justin Tafa locks horns with Karl Williams in a heavyweight battle charged with the promise of lightning-quick knockout potency.

A closer look at the UFC on ESPN 53 particulars:

Date, Time, Location for UFC on ESPN 53

UFC on ESPN 53 “Ribas vs. Namajunas” goes down on Saturday, March 23 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The main card kicks off at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT, while the prelims begin at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT.

How to View UFC on ESPN ‘Ribas vs. Namajunas’ Online

Anyone wishing to livestream UFC on ESPN 53 online will need to purchase an ESPN+ membership. The ESPN-owned streaming service has exclusive rights to UFC live streams, making ESPN+ the only way to view UFC on ESPN 53 “Ribas vs. Namajunas” online in the United States. The main card can be viewed on ESPN and ESPN+ at 10 p.m. ET/ 7 p.m. PT., while the prelims can be seen on ESPN+ at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT. Meanwhile, TNT Sports is the lone broadcaster showing UFC on ESPN 53 live in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Coverage begins at 9 p.m. BT. Finally, Foxtel TV customers in Australia can stream the event online by using the Foxtel Go app and may also sign up for Kayo to watch ESPN online.