UFC on ESPN 53 didn’t boast a bunch of household names but nonetheless delivered solid action and some show-stealing performances. While immediate roster cuts weren’t glaringly evident, except in the case of Igor da Silva, who was disqualified and released from the promotion for biting his opponent Andre Lima, the event did underscore fighters whose careers might be in jeopardy if the downward trajectory persists. Let’s take a closer look at some of the fighters who, after suffering losses, now face the looming specter of career uncertainty.
Ricardo Ramos
In a whirlwind start against Julian Erosa, Ramos suffered a devastating setback driven by his opponent’s compelling narrative of resurgence.