In the end, it was an excellent way to begin the year. UFC Fight Night: Mackenzie Dern vs. Amanda Ribas 2 saw a series of excellent finishes, as well as plenty of exciting fights. Will any of ...

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.

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 ...

But in all seriousness, it's nice to have the world leader back in action and this rematch between Mackenzie Dern and Amanda Ribas should hold some weight to the rankings in this division.

The main event of the card is a rematch between top-10 ranked strawweights Mackenzie Dern and Amanda Ribas. We look at the betting odds, picks and predictions for Dern vs. Ribas 2. UFC Vegas 101 ...

Date: Jan. 11 | Start time: 7 p.m. ET (main card) Location: UFC Apex -- Las Vegas Mackenzie Dern vs. Amanda Ribas: Dern's development is more visible since she entered the sport with such an ...

But in all seriousness, it's nice to have the world leader back in action and this rematch between Mackenzie Dern and Amanda Ribas should hold some weight to the rankings in this division. Their first ...

UFC Vegas 101 Main Event Preview, Odds and Predictions: Mackenzie Dern Vs. Amanda Ribas 2 LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JANUARY 10: (L-R) Opponents Mackenzie Dern and Amanda Ribas of Brazil face off ...

And she routinely used her inside low kick to knock Dern off balance. Moreover, Ribas showed superior striking defense (61% vs. 51% career) with better footwork and head movement, which has led to ...