Ahead of UFC Fight Night 249 (ESPN+), which takes place Saturday at the UFC Apex, women’s strawweight standouts Mackenzie Dern (15-5 MMA, 10-5 UFC) and Amanda Ribas (12-6 MMA, 7-5 UFC) stepped on the scale for their rematch at the official weigh-ins.

Believe it or not, UFC's first event of each year since 2021 has been an APEX Fight Night.

UFC kicks off its 2025 activity where great fights are expected, the possible farewell of Conor McGregor from the octagons and more female presence on the cards, and as an example