UFC Fight Night: Dern vs Ribas 2 Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Ribas 2
United States
Main Card • Final
Brazil
R3, 4:56
Performance of the Night
Argentina
R3, 3:13
Guyana
R1, 4:16
Performance of the Night
Ghana
Russia
R3, 4:59
Fight of the Night
R3, 5:00
R1, 0:31
Serbia
Prelims • Final
R1, 2:04
R1, 3:04
Ukraine
R3, 5:00
R1, 1:13
Lithuania
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Bahrain
R2, 4:27
Tajikistan
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Roman Kopylov and Chris Curtis each earned $50,000 for their high-output, three-round middleweight war that ended with a dramatic head kick knockout at 4:59 of Round 3.
Performance of the Night: Mackenzie Dern collected $50,000 for her revenge victory via third-round armbar submission against Amanda Ribas in the main event.
Performance of the Night: Cesar Almeida received $50,000 for his devastating first-round counter punch knockout over Abdul Razak Alhassan.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
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*Official fighter base purses were not publicly disclosed by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). Disclosed bonuses include $50,000 Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night awards. Jose Johnson (128.5 lb) and Ihor Potieria (188 lb) each forfeited 20% of their base purses to their respective opponents for missing weight.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Ribas 2
Mackenzie Dern secured her 5th submission finish in UFC women’s strawweight history, extending her all-time division record with an armbar over Amanda Ribas.
With her 5th stoppage victory inside the Octagon, Mackenzie Dern tied the all-time UFC women’s strawweight record for the most total finishes in divisional history.
Roman Kopylov stopped Chris Curtis with a head kick at 4:59 of Round 3, registering the joint-latest knockout in a three-round middleweight fight in promotional history.
UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Ribas 2 kicked off the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s 2025 calendar year, producing 8 finishes across a 14-bout card at the UFC Apex.
Punahele Soriano dismantled Uroš Medić in just 31 seconds of Round 1, marking one of the quickest welterweight knockout victories of the year.
Highly regarded wrestling standout Jacobe Smith made a devastating promotional debut, halting Preston Parsons via TKO in just 73 seconds of the opening frame.
Roman Kopylov (130) and Chris Curtis (142) combined for 272 significant strikes over 14 minutes and 59 seconds, earning a well-deserved $50,000 Fight of the Night award.
Brazilian contender Bruno Lopes logged 9 minutes and 19 seconds of control time to hand previously unbeaten prospect Magomed Gadzhiyasulov his first professional defeat.
Former LFA flyweight champion Felipe Bunes collected his first promotional win by submitting Jose Johnson via armbar in only 2 minutes and 4 seconds of Round 1.
Tajikistani standout Nurullo Aliev amassed 8 minutes and 13 seconds of top control against veteran Joe Solecki, securing a dominant 30-27 unanimous decision victory.
Fatima Kline advanced to 10-1 in her professional career by stopping Viktoriia Dudakova with elbows from mount at 4:27 of Round 2.
Argentine fan favorite Santiago Ponzinibbio scored his 10th UFC welterweight stoppage by overcoming early adversity to finish Carlston Harris in Round 3.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Ribas 2 take place?
UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Ribas 2 took place on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at the UFC Apex in Enterprise, Nevada.
Who won the main event between Mackenzie Dern and Amanda Ribas?
Mackenzie Dern won the main event rematch, submitting Amanda Ribas via armbar at 4:56 of Round 3 to avenged her 2019 defeat.
Who won the co-main event between Santiago Ponzinibbio and Carlston Harris?
Santiago Ponzinibbio defeated Carlston Harris via TKO (punches) at 3:13 of Round 3 in their welterweight showdown.
Which bout was awarded Fight of the Night?
The middleweight collision between Roman Kopylov and Chris Curtis earned Fight of the Night, with both fighters receiving $50,000 bonuses.
Who won the Performance of the Night bonuses?
Mackenzie Dern and Cesar Almeida each received $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuses for their stoppage victories.
How did Roman Kopylov defeat Chris Curtis?
Roman Kopylov landed a clean head kick knockout at 4:59 of Round 3, stopping Chris Curtis with only one second left in the fight.
How fast was Punahele Soriano’s victory over Uroš Medić?
Punahele Soriano defeated Uroš Medić via KO (punches) in just 31 seconds of Round 1.
Did any fighters miss weight for this event?
Yes. Jose Johnson (128.5 lbs) and Ihor Potieria (188 lbs) both missed weight and forfeited 20% of their fight purses to their opponents.
What UFC record did Mackenzie Dern extend at this event?
Dern extended her record for the most submission wins in UFC women’s strawweight history (5) and tied the record for most total finishes in the division.
How did Jacobe Smith perform in his UFC debut?
Undefeated prospect Jacobe Smith improved to 13-0 by stopping Preston Parsons via TKO (punches) at 1:13 of Round 1.
Where was the event broadcast in the United States?
The entire 14-bout card streamed live exclusively on ESPN+ across the United States.
How did Cesar Almeida win his fight?
Cesar Almeida knocked out Abdul Razak Alhassan with a counter punch at 4:16 of Round 1 to secure a $50,000 Performance bonus.
What was the outcome of Bruno Lopes vs. Magomed Gadzhiyasulov?
Bruno Lopes defeated Magomed Gadzhiyasulov via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28), relying on 9:19 of control time to hand Gadzhiyasulov his first pro defeat.
How did Fatima Kline defeat Viktoriia Dudakova?
Fatima Kline secured dominant mount position and stopped Viktoriia Dudakova via TKO (elbows) at 4:27 of Round 2.
How many fights took place at UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Ribas 2?
The event featured 14 official bouts, including 6 on the main card and 8 on the preliminary card.
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