Excitement for UFC Vegas 101
UFC Vegas 101 set the stage for an exhilarating start to 2025, featuring a rematch between veteran strawweights Mackenzie Dern and Amanda Ribas. The event was a part of the UFC’s ongoing efforts to entertain fans with high-stakes matchups.
The Rematch: Dern vs. Ribas
In the main event, Mackenzie Dern (14-5) faced off against Amanda Ribas (13-5). Their previous encounter in 2019 ended with Ribas handing Dern her first professional loss via unanimous decision, and anticipation was high as they met again.
Both fighters have had mixed results since their last bout, with Dern achieving a 6-4 record and Ribas 5-4 in their respective UFC careers. Dern aimed to build on her recent decision victory over Loopy Godinez, while Ribas sought to bounce back from a tough loss to former champion Rose Namajunas.
Main and Preliminary Card Highlights
UFC Vegas 101 featured a comprehensive fight card, showcasing both main and preliminary bouts. Highlights included:
- Main Card (ESPN+, 7 p.m. ET):
- Mackenzie Dern vs. Amanda Ribas
- Santiago Ponzinibbio vs. Carlston Harris
- Abdul Razak Alhassan vs. Cesar Almeida
- Chris Curtis vs. Roman Kopylov
- Christian Rodriguez vs. Austin Bashi
- Uros Medic vs. Punahele Soriano
- Preliminary Card (ESPN+, LIVE NOW):
- Jose Johnson vs. Felipe Bunes
- Marco Tulio vs. Ihor Potieria
- Thiago Moises vs. Trey Ogden
- Preston Parsons vs. Jacobe Smith
- Ernesta Kareckaite vs. Nicolle Caliari
Live Updates and Coverage
Fans were able to follow the event live, with updates, results, and highlights available throughout the night. Early victories included impressive performances from both veterans and up-and-coming fighters, maintaining UFC’s reputation for high-octane action.
