UFC Vegas 101: A Thrilling Start to the Year Dern is coming off a victory against Loopy Godinez and is determined to showcase her growth as a fighter. Ribas, meanwhile, is looking to rebound after a tough loss to former champion Rose Namajunas. With both fighters eager to climb the rankings, this fight could set […]
UFC Vegas 101: A Thrilling Start to the Year
Dern is coming off a victory against Loopy Godinez and is determined to showcase her growth as a fighter. Ribas, meanwhile, is looking to rebound after a tough loss to former champion Rose Namajunas. With both fighters eager to climb the rankings, this fight could set the tone for their future in the division.
The headline bout sees Mackenzie Dern and Amanda Ribas meet for the second time. Their first encounter in 2019 ended with Ribas earning a unanimous decision victory. Since then, both fighters have honed their skills, and this rematch promises a more competitive showdown.
Main Event: Dern vs Ribas 2
Fans in the U.S. can catch the event live on ESPN+. The prelims start at 4:00 PM PT / 7:00 PM ET, followed by the main card at 7:00 PM PT / 10:00 PM ET.
Swedish middleweight Andreas “Bane” Gustafsson was originally slated to make his UFC debut against Preston Parsons. However, an injury has forced Gustafsson to withdraw from the bout. UFC officials are working to find a replacement opponent for Parsons, who remains on the fight card.
Key Change: Andreas Gustafsson Withdraws
The event will take place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas and will stream live on ESPN+. The prelims are scheduled to begin at 4:00 PM PT / 7:00 PM ET, with the main card starting at 7:00 PM PT / 10:00 PM ET.
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Full UFC Vegas 101 Fight Card
Main Card (Starts at 7:00 PM PT / 10:00 PM ET)
- Strawweight (Women): Mackenzie Dern vs. Amanda Ribas
- Welterweight: Santiago Ponzinibbio vs. Carlston Harris
- Middleweight: Cesar Almeida vs. Abdul Razak Alhassan
- Middleweight: Chris Curtis vs. Roman Kopylov
- Featherweight: Christian Rodriguez vs. Austin Bashi
- Welterweight: Punahele Soriano vs. Uroš Medi?
Prelims (Starts at 4:00 PM PT / 7:00 PM ET)
- Flyweight: Jose Johnson vs. Felipe Bunes
- Middleweight: Marco Tulio vs. Ihor Potieria
- Lightweight: Thiago Moisés vs. Trey Ogden
- Welterweight: Preston Parsons vs. TBA (Replacement Pending)
- Flyweight (Women): Ernesta Kareckaite vs. Nicolle Caliari
- Light Heavyweight: Magomed Gadzhiyasulov vs. Bruno Lopes
- Strawweight (Women): Fatima Kline vs. Viktoriia Dudakova
- Lightweight: Nurullo Aliev vs. Yanal Ashmouz
Where to Watch
With a blend of veteran talent and exciting newcomers, UFC Vegas 101 is shaping up to be a fantastic start to the year.
Source: MMAnytt.se
On January 11, UFC Vegas 101 kicks off the new year with a stacked fight card. The event is headlined by the highly anticipated rematch between Mackenzie Dern and Amanda Ribas in the strawweight division. The card also features established UFC veterans and rising prospects looking to make an impact.
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