Everything You Need to Know About the First UFC Event of 2025

UFC Vegas 101: A Thrilling Start to the Year

On January 11, UFC Vegas 101 kicks off the new year with a stacked fight card. The event is headlined by the highly anticipated rematch between Mackenzie Dern and Amanda Ribas in the strawweight division. The card also features established UFC veterans and rising prospects looking to make an impact.

The event will take place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas and will stream live on ESPN+. The prelims are scheduled to begin at 4:00 PM PT / 7:00 PM ET, with the main card starting at 7:00 PM PT / 10:00 PM ET.

Main Event: Dern vs Ribas 2

The headline bout sees Mackenzie Dern and Amanda Ribas meet for the second time. Their first encounter in 2019 ended with Ribas earning a unanimous decision victory. Since then, both fighters have honed their skills, and this rematch promises a more competitive showdown.

Dern is coming off a victory against Loopy Godinez and is determined to showcase her growth as a fighter. Ribas, meanwhile, is looking to rebound after a tough loss to former champion Rose Namajunas. With both fighters eager to climb the rankings, this fight could set the tone for their future in the division.

Key Change: Andreas Gustafsson Withdraws

Swedish middleweight Andreas “Bane” Gustafsson was originally slated to make his UFC debut against Preston Parsons. However, an injury has forced Gustafsson to withdraw from the bout. UFC officials are working to find a replacement opponent for Parsons, who remains on the fight card.

Full UFC Vegas 101 Fight Card

Main Card (Starts at 7:00 PM PT / 10:00 PM ET)

Strawweight (Women): Mackenzie Dern vs. Amanda Ribas
Welterweight: Santiago Ponzinibbio vs. Carlston Harris
Middleweight: Cesar Almeida vs. Abdul Razak Alhassan
Middleweight: Chris Curtis vs. Roman Kopylov
Featherweight: Christian Rodriguez vs. Austin Bashi
Welterweight: Punahele Soriano vs. Uroš Medi?

Prelims (Starts at 4:00 PM PT / 7:00 PM ET)

Flyweight: Jose Johnson vs. Felipe Bunes
Middleweight: Marco Tulio vs. Ihor Potieria
Lightweight: Thiago Moisés vs. Trey Ogden
Welterweight: Preston Parsons vs. TBA (Replacement Pending)
Flyweight (Women): Ernesta Kareckaite vs. Nicolle Caliari
Light Heavyweight: Magomed Gadzhiyasulov vs. Bruno Lopes
Strawweight (Women): Fatima Kline vs. Viktoriia Dudakova
Lightweight: Nurullo Aliev vs. Yanal Ashmouz

Where to Watch

Fans in the U.S. can catch the event live on ESPN+. The prelims start at 4:00 PM PT / 7:00 PM ET, followed by the main card at 7:00 PM PT / 10:00 PM ET.

With a blend of veteran talent and exciting newcomers, UFC Vegas 101 is shaping up to be a fantastic start to the year.

Source: MMAnytt.se

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