Mackenzie Dern Submits Amanda Ribas in UFC Rematch

Mackenzie Dern achieved a significant victory in the main event of UFC Fight Night 249, defeating Amanda Ribas with a third-round armbar submission, thus avenging her previous loss to Ribas in 2019. This win marks Dern's first stoppage victory since April 2021 and extends her winning streak to two, positioning her as a potential title challenger in the women's strawweight division. The fight was competitive, with judges scoring the first two rounds evenly before Dern secured the decisive submission with just seconds to spare. Ribas, now on a two-fight losing streak, suffered her first submission defeat in her professional career. Dern's victory comes as the strawweight division anticipates the upcoming title fight between Zhang Weili and Tatiana Suarez at UFC 312, making her a key contender to watch. Dern's performance highlighted her impressive grappling skills and reaffirmed her status as a top fighter in the division.