The highly anticipated strawweight contest between Mackenzie Dern and Amanda Ribas took place at UFC Vegas 101 on Saturday night. In a thrilling matchup, Dern ultimately emerged victorious via armbar submission in the third round.
The two fighters had both experienced tough losses in their previous bouts, but it was clear that they were determined to make amends. The tension between them was palpable as the fight wore on, with each competitor refusing to back down.
In a stunning turn of events, Dern seized the opportunity and locked in the armbar submission, forcing Ribas to tap out at 4:56 minutes into the third round.
The victory marked Dern’s first win in three fights, bringing her record to an impressive 19-7-1 overall. The co-main event saw Santiago Ponzinibbio secure a TKO victory against Carlston Harris in the third round.
Other notable winners on the card included Cesar Almeida, Roman Kopylov, and Christian Rodriguez, who secured unanimous decision victories.
Source: https://www.mmafighting.com/2025/1/11/24340909/ufc-vegas-101-results-dern-vs-ribas-2