UFC Fight Night: Ribas vs. Namajunas Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC on ESPN: Ribas vs. Namajunas
United States
Main Card • Final
R5, 5:00
Brazil
Virgin Islands
R3, 5:00
Australia
R1, 4:43
R2, 0:21
Performance of the Night
South Africa
Morocco
R2, 1:50
Mexico
R1, 2:45
Performance of the Night
Peru
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R1, 2:15
R3, 5:00
Netherlands
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
Russia
R3, 5:00
R2, 2:52
$50k “Bite” Bonus
England
R3, 5:00
Nigeria
Official Event Results
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Jarno Errens and Steven Nguyen each earned $50,000 for their back-and-forth featherweight battle.
Performance of the Night: Payton Talbott ($50,000) for his lightning-fast second-round TKO of Cameron Saaiman.
Performance of the Night: Fernando Padilla ($50,000) for his opening-round brabo/D’Arce choke submission victory against Luis Pajuelo.
Special “Bite of the Night”: Dana White awarded André Lima an unexpected $50,000 bonus after his opponent Igor Severino was disqualified for biting his arm during round two.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $150,000 | $150,000 | — | $300,000 | |
| LOSS | $80,000 | — | — | $80,000 | |
| WIN | $28,000 | $28,000 | — | $56,000 | |
| LOSS | $40,000 | — | — | $40,000 | |
| WIN | $45,000 | $45,000 | — | $90,000 | |
| LOSS | $16,000 | — | — | $16,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | $50,000 | $98,000 | |
| LOSS | $28,000 | — | — | $28,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | — | $48,000 | |
| LOSS | $53,000 | — | — | $53,000 | |
| WIN | $16,000 | $16,000 | $50,000 | $82,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | — | $48,000 | |
| LOSS | $28,000 | — | — | $28,000 | |
| WIN | $55,000 | $55,000 | — | $110,000 | |
| LOSS | $48,000 | — | — | $48,000 | |
| WIN | $38,000 | $38,000 | — | $76,000 | |
| LOSS | $24,000 | — | — | $24,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | $50,000 | $78,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | $50,000 | $62,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $16,000 | — | — | $16,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | $50,000 | $74,000 | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | $20,000 | $20,000 | — | $40,000 | |
| LOSS | $28,000 | — | — | $28,000 |
*Disclosed and estimated purses based on athletic commission contract standards, compliance payouts, and verified $50,000 post-fight performance bonuses. Igor Severino’s purse was withheld by the Nevada State Athletic Commission following his disqualification for biting, and he was subsequently released by the promotion. André Lima received an additional $50,000 “Bite of the Night” bonus from Dana White.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC on ESPN: Ribas vs. Namajunas
Igor Severino made notorious promotional history by becoming the first fighter ever disqualified for biting inside the Octagon when he bit André Lima’s bicep at 2:52 of Round 2.
UFC CEO Dana White awarded an unprecedented $50,000 “Bite of the Night” bonus check to André Lima after he suffered a severe bite injury during his flyweight matchup.
Former two-time strawweight champion Rose Namajunas picked up her first career UFC women’s flyweight victory by going the full 25 minutes to outpoint Amanda Ribas.
Payton Talbott became the first fighter to finish Cameron Saaiman, dismantling his opponent with a 21-second second-round TKO to collect Performance of the Night honors.
Dutch featherweight Jarno Errens landed 105 significant strikes and scored a knockdown over Steven Nguyen to capture his first UFC victory and Fight of the Night honors.
Fernando Padilla secured his second consecutive first-round UFC stoppage, choking out debuting Peruvian Luis Pajuelo in 2:45 to capture a $50,000 performance bonus.
Re-signed on short notice after two years outside the promotion, Youssef Zalal dominated Billy Quarantillo to earn a rear-naked choke victory at 1:50 of Round 2.
Karl Williams utilized relentless wrestling against Justin Tafa, racking up 10 minutes and 31 seconds of control time and 7 takedowns across three rounds.
Julian Erosa recorded his 13th professional submission win by locking up a tight guillotine choke against Ricardo Ramos at 2:15 of the opening frame.
Edmen Shahbazyan earned his 11th career first-round knockout finish, dropping and finishing A.J. Dobson with punches at 4:43 of round one.
English heavyweight Mick Parkin handed TUF winner Mohammed Usman his first promotional defeat, winning a unanimous decision to improve his unblemished record to 9-0.
Russian debutante Daria Zheleznyakova handed Montserrat Rendon her first professional defeat, securing a sweep on the scorecards via crisp 57 significant strikes.
When and where did UFC on ESPN: Ribas vs. Namajunas take place?
UFC on ESPN: Ribas vs. Namajunas (also known as UFC Vegas 89 and UFC on ESPN 53) took place on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Who won the main event between Rose Namajunas and Amanda Ribas?
Former two-time strawweight champion Rose Namajunas defeated Amanda Ribas via unanimous decision (49–46, 49–46, 48–47) to secure her first victory in the women’s flyweight division.
Why was Igor Severino disqualified against André Lima?
Igor Severino was disqualified at 2:52 of Round 2 for biting André Lima’s left bicep during a clinch exchange against the fence. It was the first biting disqualification in modern UFC history, and Severino was released from the organization immediately after the bout.
What was the “Bite of the Night” bonus awarded to André Lima?
Following the incident, UFC CEO Dana White awarded André Lima a special $50,000 “Bite of the Night” bonus. Lima later commemorated the incident by getting a tattoo of the bite mark with teeth indentations on his arm that same night.
Who won the official post-fight bonuses at UFC on ESPN: Ribas vs. Namajunas?
Jarno Errens vs. Steven Nguyen earned Fight of the Night ($50,000 each), while Payton Talbott and Fernando Padilla earned Performance of the Night ($50,000 each). André Lima also received a special $50,000 discretionary bonus.
Who won the co-main event between Karl Williams and Justin Tafa?
Karl Williams defeated Justin Tafa via unanimous decision (30–27, 29–28, 29–28), relying on 7 takedowns and over 10 minutes of control time.
How did Payton Talbott defeat Cameron Saaiman?
Undefeated prospect Payton Talbott delivered a clinical striking performance, dropping Cameron Saaiman and securing a TKO (punches) at 0:21 of Round 2.
How did Fernando Padilla win his fight against Luis Pajuelo?
Fernando Padilla hurt Luis Pajuelo on the feet before locking in a tight brabo/D’Arce choke submission to finish the bout at 2:45 of Round 1.
How did Youssef Zalal perform in his return to the UFC?
Making his return to the Octagon on short notice, Youssef Zalal submitted veteran Billy Quarantillo via rear-naked choke at 1:50 of Round 2.
Who won the fight between Julian Erosa and Ricardo Ramos?
Julian Erosa pulled off an upset by submitting Ricardo Ramos with a guillotine choke at 2:15 of Round 1.
How did Edmen Shahbazyan defeat A.J. Dobson?
After weathering early pressure, Edmen Shahbazyan dropped A.J. Dobson with a counter right hand and finished the fight with ground punches at 4:43 of Round 1.
Did Mick Parkin remain undefeated against Mohammed Usman?
Yes. English heavyweight Mick Parkin defeated TUF champion Mohammed Usman via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28), outstriking him with heavy low leg kicks.
Who were the commentators and announcer for UFC on ESPN: Ribas vs. Namajunas?
The broadcast team featured play-by-play caller Brendan Fitzgerald alongside color analysts Michael Bisping and Paul Felder. Joe Martinez served as the Octagon announcer.
Who won the women’s bantamweight bout between Daria Zheleznyakova and Montserrat Rendon?
Russian newcomer Daria Zheleznyakova won her promotional debut via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28), handing previously undefeated Montserrat Rendon her first career loss.
How was UFC on ESPN: Ribas vs. Namajunas broadcast in the United States?
The preliminary bouts streamed live on ESPN+ starting at 7:00 PM EDT, while the main card was broadcast live across both ESPN cable television and ESPN+ starting at 10:00 PM EDT.
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