Mackenzie Dern avenged her previous loss to Amanda Ribas by winning their rematch at UFC Vegas 101 with a third-round armbar submission, marking her second consecutive victory.
Mackenzie Dern finally got her sweet revenge against Amanda Ribas at UFC Vegas 101. It took over five years, but it was worth the wait.
In their first clash, Dern struggled with takedowns and lost by decision. This time, she spent most of the fight on the ground, grappling fiercely with Ribas. She found a golden opportunity for an armbar from the bottom, flipping the script and ending up in mount position.
With the clock winding down, Dern went for another armbar. She broke Ribas’ grip, extending the submission just in time at 4:56 in the third round. And there it was—the tap!
“I’m happy,” Dern exclaimed about her victory. “Wanted my submission record higher. We got some takedowns. She’s tough as nails.”
That win meant a lot—five years in the making! “Getting that loss off my back and two wins in a row feels good,” she added.
The fight was a chess match of positions. Dern scored an early takedown and held top position while Ribas defended from below. Despite controlling the pace, Dern couldn’t land much damage or submissions due to Ribas’ defensive skills.
Impressive stuff from Dern, showcasing why her BJJ is feared by anyone daring enough to grapple with her.
Now riding high on a two-fight win streak, she’s eyeing more success in the strawweight division as we head into 2025.
“Another win would be nice,” Dern mused about her next steps. “Hopefully someone ranked ahead of me—but who knows?”