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UFC Fight Night 249 took place on January 11, 2025, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, featuring a highly anticipated rematch between Mackenzie Dern and Amanda Ribas in the women’s strawweight division. This bout was particularly significant as Ribas had previously defeated Dern in 2019 by unanimous decision. Both fighters entered the octagon with mixed results since their last encounter, making this five-round fight a crucial opportunity for redemption and showcasing their skills.

In another notable matchup, César Almeida faced Abdul Razak Alhassan in the middleweight division. Almeida, fresh off a unanimous decision victory over Ihor Potieria at UFC 307, aimed to extend his winning streak. Alhassan, a three-time Performance of the Night winner, sought to regain momentum in his career after experiencing setbacks, including a recent no-contest due to an accidental foul. Almeida's well-rounded fighting style, characterized by knockout power and strategic point-scoring, was expected to provide a challenge to Alhassan's more singular knockout-focused approach.

The event also featured other exciting bouts, including Santiago Ponzinibbio against Carlston Harris in the welterweight division, Chris Curtis versus Roman Kopylov in the middleweight division, and Punahele Soriano taking on Uros Medic in the welterweight division. The preliminary card showcased a variety of matchups, such as Thiago Moises versus Trey Ogden, Magomed Gadzhiyasulov against Bruno Lopes, and Marco Tulio facing Ihor Potieria.

The preliminary card kicked off at 40 PM ET, followed by the main card at 70 PM ET. Fans could catch the action live on ESPN+ in the USA and TNT Sports in the UK, with additional streaming options available through ESPN+, UFC Fight Pass, and TNT Sports online.

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