Mackenzie Dern and Amanda Ribas Set for Anticipated Rematch at UFC Vegas 101

The top-10 strawweights face off nearly six years after their first bout, with both fighters aiming to showcase their evolution in skills and strategy.

UFC Vegas 101, taking place on January 11, 2025, marks the first UFC event of the year and features Mackenzie Dern vs. Amanda Ribas in the main event.
The rematch comes nearly six years after Ribas won their first fight via unanimous decision in 2019, where Dern struggled to secure takedowns and land strikes effectively.
Both fighters have since climbed the ranks, with Dern now ranked No. 6 and Ribas ranked No. 8 in the strawweight division, though each has faced challenges with consistency in recent years.
Ribas holds advantages in striking output and defense, while Dern's world-class Brazilian jiu-jitsu remains her primary weapon if she can bring the fight to the ground.
Betting odds currently favor Ribas, with analysts predicting her striking and wrestling could secure a decision victory, though Dern's submission skills pose a constant threat.