Mackenzie Dern vs. Amanda Ribas 2 Set as UFC Vegas 101 Main Event
A highly anticipated Top 10 women’s Strawweight rematch is about to set “Sin City” ablaze in 2025. According to MMAmania.com, the No. 6-seeded Strawweight contender, Mackenzie Dern, is gearing up to face off once again against the No. 8-ranked Amanda Ribas on Saturday, January 11, 2025, inside the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. This 115-pound bout is slated to be the first main event of the year for the UFC.
Rematch of Titans
Dern and Ribas last crossed paths at UFC Fight Night 161: “Joanna vs. Waterson” in 2019, where Ribas emerged victorious with a unanimous decision win. Since then, Dern has faced ups and downs in her career, recently returning to the win column by defeating Loopy Godinez at UFC Saudi Arabia. Despite a challenging two-fight losing streak, Dern managed to secure a unanimous decision in her last outing.
Ribas’ Fight History
On the other side of the octagon, Ribas boasts a record of 13-5 and headlined her first UFC fight card against former Strawweight champion Rose Namajunas in 2024. Although she fell short in a unanimous decision loss at UFC Vegas 89, Ribas put up a valiant fight in a competitive matchup. Ribas has been on a streak of alternating wins and losses since 2021, demonstrating resilience and adaptability in the Strawweight and Flyweight divisions.
UFC Vegas 101 Fight Card
The upcoming UFC Vegas 101 event promises to be stacked with exciting matchups in addition to the highly anticipated Dern vs. Ribas rematch. Fans can look forward to bouts such as Chris Curtis vs. Roman Kopylov, Carlston Harris vs. Santiago Ponzinibbio, and Thiago Moises vs. Trey Ogden, among others. With a diverse lineup of fighters set to grace the octagon, UFC Vegas 101 is shaping up to be a must-watch event for MMA enthusiasts.
Stay tuned for more updates on UFC’s upcoming schedule of events and witness the thrilling showdown between Mackenzie Dern and Amanda Ribas as they headline UFC Vegas 101 in a battle for supremacy in the women’s Strawweight division.
