Mackenzie Dern will face Amanda Ribas in a strawweight bout at UFC Fight Night 249 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Mackenzie enters as a favorite based on her decision win over Lupita Godinez, showcasing strong strategic striking and robust defense. Despite moving up from flyweight, where she suffered a unanimous decision loss to Rose Namajunas, Amanda presents a significant challenge with her aggressive grappling style and experience across weight classes.
Mackenzie Dern vs Amanda Ribas Betting Odds
- Underdog: Mackenzie Dern : 2.7 (+170)
- Favorite: Amanda Ribas : 1.5 (-192)
| Method of victory | Mackenzie Dern | Amanda Ribas |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 11.0 (+1000) | 9.0 (+800) |
| By decision or technical decision | 6.0 (+500) | 2.0 (-105) |
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Amanda Ribas enters the fight as the odds-on favorite with a moneyline bet of -192, meaning bettors would need to stake $192 to win an additional $100. Mackenzie Dern, tagged as the underdog, sits at +170, offering a $170 return on a $100 bet if she secures a win. For those betting on fight outcomes, a KO/TKO/DQ victory by Dern pays richly at +1000, while the same result for Ribas offers lower returns at +800. In decision wins, Ribas’s lower-risk edge is evident—a nearly even moneyline of -105 compared to Dern’s riskier +500. The odds indicate better confidence in Ribas winning by decision or outright.
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 |
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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