LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JANUARY 11: (L-R) Opponents Mackenzie Dern and Amanda Ribas of Brazil face off prior to a strawweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on January 11, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images

Video: Mackenzie Dern Beats Amanda Ribas By Submission in Rematch at UFC Vegas 101

Taylyn HadleyJan 11, 2025

Mackenzie Dern gained redemption against Amanda Ribas, securing a submission victory at the 4:46 mark of the third round at UFC Vegas 101 on Saturday.

Dern lost to Ribas in 2019 by unanimous decision during a UFC Fight Night.

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Dern secured her second consecutive win after overcoming back-to-back losses by unanimous decision and TKO.

The strawweight fighter's professional record improved to 15-5, with seven of those wins coming via submission.

Ribas, who had never been submitted before Saturday, fell to 12-6 after tapping out to Dern's stellar armbar.

With both fighters holding one win and one loss against each other, MMA legend Conor McGregor is calling for a third and final fight to determine who will emerge victorious.

Dern will undoubtedly have her sights set on bigger prizes, as the No. 6 ranked strawweight will look to challenge for the belt and potentially take it from the 25-3 Zhang Weili.