UFC Fight Night 253 took place Saturday, and MMA Junkie provided live round-by-round coverage and official results. UFC Fight Night 253 (ESPN+) took place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

Stakes are high in every fight in the UFC. Sometimes, the stakes can be even higher for fighters who are in must-win situations.

Winless in his most recent two performances prior to Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 253 and on the last fight of his contract, Brundage (11-6 MMA, 5-5 UFC) had a lot on the line facing Julian Marquez in the co-main event of the card. A loss to Marquez (9-6 MMA, 3-5 UFC) could’ve prompted his exit from the UFC, upping the pressure.

The UFC is back in Las Vegas today, and there's no question that it's one of the promotion's weaker Fight Nights in recent memory. As any hardcore fight fan knows, however, it's often the under-the-radar cards that deliver the most memorable action,