UFC Fight Night 249: Dern vs Ribas - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Mackenzie Dern will face Amanda Ribas in a strawweight bout at UFC Fight Night 249 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. This main event marks a critical matchup for both fighters, with significant implications for their standings in the strawweight division.

Mackenzie Dern, fighting out of Phoenix, Arizona, recently secured a victory by unanimous decision against Lupita Godinez in August 2024, improving her record to 14 wins. Conversely, Amanda Ribas from Varginha, Minas Gerais faced a setback, losing by unanimous decision to Rose Namajunas in March 2024.

What time is Mackenzie Dern vs Amanda Ribas fight

Live coverage for the Mackenzie Dern vs Amanda Ribas main card will start at 04:00 PM EST on ESPN+, TNT Sports Box Office. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region	Date	Main Card Start Time	Mackenzie Dern vs Amanda Ribas Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025	04:00 PM	08:20 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025	01:00 PM	05:20 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025	08:00 PM	12:20 AM (next day)
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025	07:00 AM	11:20 AM

UFC Fight Night 249 featuring Dern vs Ribas will take place on January 11, 2025, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event starts at 08:20 PM EST. This fight is a main event in the strawweight category and is scheduled for five rounds.

Please note that the ring walk time might change depending on how long earlier fights last. If undercard fights end quickly or take longer than expected, the start time for the main event may shift.

For viewers outside of Eastern Standard Time, check the start times listed for your local time zone to ensure you don't miss any action.

Fighters Details

Mackenzie Dern and Amanda Ribas will face-off in a five-round strawweight bout.

Mackenzie Dern

Nationality: United States
Height: 163 cm
Weight: 52.2 kg
Total Fights: 19
Record: 14 / 5 / 0

Mackenzie Dern rides a winning streak, just claiming a unanimous decision victory against Lupita Godinez. Sporting a 14-5 record with notable ground skills, she leverages her jiu-jitsu background efficiently. Beating Godinez, who has a similar win-to-loss ratio as Ribas, suggests Dern could capitalize on her grappling against Ribas's striking-focused style.

Amanda Ribas

Nationality: Brazil
Height: 163 cm
Weight: 56.7 kg
Total Fights: 18
Record: 13 / 5 / 0

Amanda Ribas enters this match following a unanimous decision loss to Rose Namajunas. Despite this, she holds a 13-5 record, demonstrating resilience in both striking and grappling. Her loss to Namajunas—a highly tactical fighter like Dern—may preview challenges against strategic opponents with strong groundwork.

Mackenzie Dern vs Amanda Ribas Betting Odds

Underdog: Mackenzie Dern : 2.8 (+180)
Favorite: Amanda Ribas : 1.5 (-200)

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How and where to watch the Mackenzie Dern vs Amanda Ribas Fight

You can watch Mackenzie Dern vs Amanda Ribas via ESPN+, TNT Sports Box Office.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN
UK and Ireland	TNT Sports Box Office

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