UFC, Amanda Ribas and Mackenzie Dern

Mackenzie Dern vs. Amanda Ribas prediction, pick: Intriguing rematch at UFC Fight Night 249
MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom goes in-depth to break down the biggest fights in the UFC. Today, he takes a closer look at the UFC Fight Night 249 main event between Mackenzie Dern and Amanda Ribas.
Mackenzie Dern Avenges Loss, Submits Amanda Ribas in UFC Fight Night Main Event
The first UFC main event of 2025 saw top strawweight contenders Mackenzie Dern and Amanda Ribas square off in a rematch of their 2019 meeting.
UFC Fight Night results, highlights: Mackenzie Dern scores late armbar to submit Amanda Ribas
Mackenzie Dern is building the momentum that has eluded her. For the first time in four years, Dern has consecutive wins. The decorated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu star weaponized her grappling to hand Amanda Ribas her first submission loss at UFC Fight Night on Saturday.
UFC Fight Night 249 results: Mackenzie Dern avenges Amanda Ribas loss with beautiful armbar submission
Not only did Dern (16-5 MMA, 11-5 UFC) pull off her first stoppage since April 2021, she avenged a prior loss to Ribas (12-7 MMA, 7-6 UFC) and solidified herself as a potential title challenger. Dern submitted Ribas with an armbar at 4:56 of Round 3 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
Mackenzie Dern submits Amanda Ribas in UFC strawweight bout
UFC strawweight Mackenzie Dern defeated Amanda Ribas via armbar with just four seconds remaining in the third round in the headliner of UFC's first event of 2025 on Saturday in Las Vegas.
UFC Fight Night 249: Mackenzie Dern vs. Amanda Ribas odds, picks and predictions
In a 5-round women's strawweight bout in the main event, Mackenzie Dern and Amanda Ribas battle at UFC Fight Night 249 Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Let's analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's
What time is Mackenzie Dern vs. Amanda Ribas rematch? Walkouts for UFC Fight Night 249 main event
More than five years after their first encounter, Mackenzie Dern and Amanda Ribas are set to run it back with the stakes a little higher this time around. Their strawweight bout scheduled for five rounds is taking place Saturday, January 11 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
UFC’s Mackenzie Dern expects different Amanda Ribas rematch
The Huntington Beach strawweight, who lost their 2019 bout four months after giving birth, says she has grown as a fighter going into Saturday’s main event.
MMA divisional rankings: Mackenzie Dern secures her place among UFC strawweights
Dern and Mackenzie remain ranked Nos. 7 and 8 among 115-pounders. There is no movement in any division except featherweight, where Josh Emmett dropped out for inactivity. He was replaced by former bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling.
Chael Sonnen criticizes UFC's Mackenzie Dern for being 'so unaware of the sport'
Chael Sonnen thinks Mackenzie Dern missed the mark by not calling for a title shot after UFC Fight Night 249. Dern (16-5 MMA, 11-5 UFC) picked up her second-straight win when she submitted Amanda Ribas (12-7 MMA,
UFC mailbag: Has Mackenzie Dern turned a corner? Plus, looking ahead to UFC 311
The first UFC event of 2025 took place this past weekend when UFC Vegas 101 went down in the world’s most famous APEX. Though the card was a wee bit maligned heading into the weekend, UFC Vegas 101 ended up being a pretty fun time,
UFC Vegas 101 results: Mackenzie Dern submits Amanda Ribas for revenge 5 years in the making
The strawweight jiu-jitsu ace submitted Amanda Ribas with a nasty third-round armbar on Saturday night in the main event of ...
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Mackenzie Dern vs. Amanda Ribas 2 full fight video highlights
Dern vs. Ribas 2 took place Jan. 11 at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nev. Mackenzie Dern (15-5) and Amanda Ribas (13-6) squared ...
Video: Mackenzie Dern Beats Amanda Ribas By Submission in Rematch at UFC Vegas 101
Mackenzie Dern gained redemption against Amanda Ribas, securing a submission victory at the 4:46 mark of the third round at ...
Mackenzie Dern expecting Zhang Weili win at UFC 312 but hoping Tatiana Suarez pulls off the upset
Mackenzie Dern is back on a winning streak. UFC Vegas 101 kicked off the MMA calendar Saturday, headlined by Dern's rematch ...