In a world in which everyone is chomping at the bit for a UFC title opportunity, Mackenzie Dern is taking her time.

The strawweight jiu-jitsu ace submitted Amanda Ribas with a nasty third-round armbar on Saturday night in the main event of UFC Vegas 101, which took place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas. It was redemption five years in the making for Dern after Ribas toppled her from the ranks of the unbeaten with a one-sided decision loss in 2019.

SportsLine's Daniel Vithlani reveals his picks for the UFC Fight Night: Mackenzie Dern vs. Amanda Ribas fight card from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas on Saturday

A rematch between women's strawweight contenders Mackenzie Dern and Amanda Ribas headlined Saturday UFC Vegas 101 fight card.

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, 7-6 UFC) in Round 3 of Saturday’s main event rematch at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

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A deep dive into last night's UFC Fight Night main event: Mackenzie Dern Vs. Amanda Ribas 2, which took place at UFC Apex in Las Vegas on Jan. 11.

Everything you need to know about the main event of the UFC Vegas 101 Fight Card. Odds, picks and predictions for Mackenzie Dern Vs. Amanda Ribas 2 UFC Fight Night fight

The UFC kicks off its 2025 calendar with a compelling rematch between Dern and Ribas with all but two fighters making weight.

Believe it or not, UFC's first event of each year since 2021 has been an APEX Fight Night.

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.

set for this Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, promises an exhilarating night of fights, headlined by a crucial rematch between Mackenzie Dern and Amanda Ribas in the strawweight division.