Mackenzie Dern defeated Amanda Ribas via armbar in the main event of UFC Vegas 101, evening their series after Ribas previously won by unanimous decision five years ago.
Mackenzie Dern has leveled the score with Amanda Ribas.
In the main event of UFC Vegas 101 at the APEX, the jiu-jitsu expert took on Ribas. After two thrilling rounds, they clashed into Round 3. During a chaotic scramble, Dern found herself in a dominant position. She aimed for an armbar, and despite Ribas’s strong defense, with just three seconds to go, Ribas had no choice but to tap out as Dern secured full extension.
This victory marks Dern’s second in a row. It was also sweet revenge against Ribas, who had bested her about five years back via unanimous decision.
Let’s see how other UFC pros reacted to this first main event of the new year.
#UFCVegas101 was a banger of a card!!! It’s gonna be a hard decision for @danawhite when deciding who’s going to get that bonus. I would personally give it to Cesinha Almeida, Mackenzie Dern, Felipe Bunes. Jacobe Smith too. Cut the check
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo)