UFC kicks off 2025 with a bang at UFC APEX in Las Vegas, hosting a highly anticipated strawweight rematch between No. 6-ranked Mackenzie Dern and No. 8-ranked Amanda Ribas. Both fighters are vying for a coveted spot in the Top 5, promising an electrifying start to the new year.

Adding to the excitement, middleweight knockout artists Chris Curtis and Roman Kopylov are set to collide in what could be a Fight of the Night contender.

Here are the event details of UFC Fight Night: Mackenzie Dern vs. Amanda Ribas 2

Event Details:

• Date: Saturday, January 11, 2025

• Location: UFC APEX, Las Vegas

• Streaming: ESPN+ (English and Spanish)

  • Prelims: 4 pm ET / 1 pm PT

  • Main Card: 7 pm ET / 4 pm PT

The Main Event: A Battle of Redemption and Rivalry

Mackenzie Dern (14-5)

• Fighting out of Huntington Beach, Calif.

• Known for her relentless Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu skills

• Holds submission wins over Angela Hill, Loopy Godinez, and Tecia Pennington

• Mission: To avenge her 2019 loss to Ribas and cement herself in the title conversation

Amanda Ribas (13-5)

• Fighting out of Varginha, Minas Gerais, Brazil

• A black belt in both judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

• Scored impressive finishes over Paige VanZant and Luana Pinheiro

• Goal: To replicate her 2019 win over Dern and reestablish herself as a Top 5 contender

The Co-Main Event: Fireworks at Middleweight

Chris Curtis (31-11, 1NC)

• Fighting out of Las Vegas, Nev.

• A fan favorite with wins over Joaquin Buckley and Marc-Andre Barriault

• Strategy: Use his well-rounded game to secure a statement victory

Roman Kopylov (13-3)

• Fighting out of Bachatsky, Russia

• Known for devastating knockouts, including Josh Fremd and Claudio Ribeiro

• Objective: Break into the Top 15 with a highlight-reel finish

Other Bouts on the Card

• Marco Tulio vs. Ihor Potieria: A middleweight clash featuring a DWCS signee's UFC debut.

• Thiago Moises vs. Trey Ogden: A lightweight matchup that promises action.

• Magomed Gadzhiyasulov vs. Bruno Lopes: A battle of unbeaten rising stars at light heavyweight.

• Cesar Almeida vs. Abdul Razak Alhassan: Expect fireworks from these striking specialists.

• Christian Rodriguez vs. Austin Bashi: A featherweight clash to watch closely.

• Santiago Ponzinibbio vs. Carlston Harris: A welterweight battle with high stakes.

• Nurullo Aliev vs. Yanal Ashmouz: Lightweight prospects collide in an exciting matchup.

• Fatima Kline vs. Viktoriia Dudakova: Strawweight action guaranteed to deliver.

Catch every moment of UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Ribas 2, streaming live on ESPN+. The prelims kick off at 4 pm ET / 1 pm PT, followed by the main card at 7 pm ET / 4 pm PT.

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