UFC Vegas 101: Dern vs Ribas 2 Fight Card Odds, Predictions & Watch Info

After a month-long hiatus, the Ultimate Fighting Championship is back on Saturday evening with UFC Vegas 101: Dern vs. Ribas 2 (also known as: UFC Fight Night 249), live from the Apex in Sin City. It’s going to be an exciting night filled with UFC betting opportunities, and this betting preview is here to help you get the most out of your experience.

From the preliminary card fights to the main event, this primer has everything you need — including the latest odds and predictions for every bout.

Without wasting more time, let’s dive into this weekend’s UFC Vegas 101 betting action!

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UFC Vegas 101 Main Card Odds & Predictions

All UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Ribas 2 odds are courtesy of BetOnline as of Friday, Jan. 10 at 10:54 a.m.

UFC Vegas 101 Main Event: Mackenzie Dern vs Amanda Ribas 2 Odds — Women’s Strawweight

• Record: Mackenzie Dern (14-5) vs. Amanda Ribas (13-5)
• Moneyline: Mackenzie Dern (+164) | Amanda Ribas (-189)
• Round total: 4.5 — Over (-210) | Under (+170)
• Most likely method of victory: Ribas via points (-120)
• Last 10 fights: Dern — 6-4 | Ribas — 6-4

Dern vs. Ribas Prediction: Amanda Ribas wins (-189)

UFC Vegas 101 Co-Main Event: Santiago Ponzinibbio vs Carlston Harris Odds — Welterweight

• Record: Santiago Ponzinibbio (29-8) vs. Carlston Harris (19-6)
• Moneyline: Santiago Ponzinibbio (-135) | Carlston Harris (+115)
• Round total: 2.5 — Over (+120) | Under (-150)
• Most likely method of victory: Ponzinibbio via KO/TKO (+230)
• Last 10 fights: Ponzinibbio — 7-3 | Harris — 6-4

Ponzinibbio vs. Harris Prediction: Santiago Ponzinibbio wins (-135)

Cesar Almeida vs Abdul Razak Alhassan Odds — Middleweight

• Record: Cesar Almeida (6-1) vs. Abdul Razak Alhassan (12-6, 1 NC)
• Moneyline: Cesar Almeida (-253) | Abdul Razak Alhassan (+213)
• Round total: 1.5 — Over (-160) | Under (+130)
• Most likely method of victory: Almeida via KO/TKO (+130)
• Last 10 fights: Almeida — 6-1 | Alhassan — 4-5, 1 NC

Almeida vs. Alhassan Prediction: Cesar Almeida wins (-253)

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Chris Curtis vs Roman Kopylov Odds — Middleweight

• Record: Chris Curtis (31-11, 1 NC) vs. Roman Kopylov (13-3)
• Moneyline: Chris Curtis (+182) | Roman Kopylov (-212)
• Round total: 2.5 — Over (-210) | Under (+170)
• Most likely method of victory: Kopylov via points (-110)
• Last 10 fights: Curtis — 6-3, 1 NC | Kopylov — 7-3

Curtis vs. Kopylov Prediction: Roman Kopylov wins (-212)

Christian Rodriguez vs Austin Bashi Odds — Featherweight

• Record: Christian Rodriguez (11-2) vs. Austin Bashi (13-0)
• Moneyline: Christian Rodriguez (+230) | Austin Bashi (-270)
• Round total: 2.5 — Over (-240) | Under (+190)
• Most likely method of victory: Bashi via points (-115)
• Last 10 fights: Rodriguez — 8-2 | Bashi — 10-0

Rodriguez vs. Bashi Prediction: Austin Bashi wins (-270)

Punahele Soriano vs Uros Medic Odds — Featherweight

• Record: Punahele Soriano (10-4) vs. Uros Medic (10-2)
• Moneyline: Punahele Soriano (+185) | Uros Medic (-220)
• Round total: 1.5 — Over (-160) | Under (+130)
• Most likely method of victory: Medic via KO/TKO (+130)
• Last 10 fights: Soriano — 6-4 | Medic — 8-2

Soriano vs. Medic Prediction: Uros Medic wins (-220)

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UFC Vegas 101 Preliminary Card Odds & Picks

Jose Johnson vs Felipe Bunes Odds — Flyweight

• Record: Jose Johnson (16-9) vs. Felipe Bunes (13-7)
• Moneyline: Jose Johnson (-162) | Felipe Bunes (+142)
• Round total: 2.5 — Over (-150) | Under (+120)
• Most likely method of victory: Johnson via points (+150)
• Last 10 fights: Johnson — 6-4 | Bunes — 5-5

Johnson vs. Bunes Prediction: Jose Johnson wins (-162)

Marco Tulio vs Ihor Potieria Odds — Middleweight

• Record: Marco Tulio (12-1) vs. Ihor Potieria (20-7)
• Moneyline: Marco Tulio (-450) | Ihor Potieria (+350)
• Round total: 1.5 — Over (-139) | Under (+109)
• Most likely method of victory: Tulio via KO/TKO (-180)
• Last 10 fights: Tulio — 9-1 | Potieria — 5-5

Tulio vs. Potieria Prediction: Marco Tulio wins (-450)

Thiago Moises vs Trey Ogden Odds — Lightweight

• Record: Thiago Moises (18-8) vs. Trey Ogden (18-6, 1 NC)
• Moneyline: Thiago Moises (-180) | Trey Ogden (+155)
• Round total: 2.5 — Over (-280) | Under (+220)
• Most likely method of victory: Moises via points (+100)
• Last 10 fights: Moises — 6-4 | Ogden — 5-5

Moises vs. Ogden Prediction: Trey Ogden wins (+155)

Preston Parsons vs Jacobe Smith Odds — Welterweight

• Record: Preston Parsons (11-5) vs. Jacobe Smith (9-0)
• Moneyline: Preston Parsons (+415) | Jacobe Smith (-565)
• Round total: 1.5 — Over (-185) | Under (+155)
• Most likely method of victory: TBD
• Last 10 fights: Parsons — 6-4 | Smith — 9-0

Parsons vs. Smith Prediction: Jacobe Smith wins (-565)

Ernesta Kareckaite vs Nicolle Caliari Odds — Women’s Flyweight

• Record: Ernesta Kareckaite (5-1-1) vs. Nicolle Caliari (8-2)
• Moneyline: Ernesta Kareckaite (-260) | Nicolle Caliari (+220)
• Round total: 2.5 — Over (-240) | Under (+190)
• Most likely method of victory: Kareckaite via points (-125)
• Last 10 fights: Kareckaite — 5-1-1 | Caliari — 8-2

Kareckaite vs. Caliari Prediction: Ernesta Kareckaite wins (-260)

Magomed Gadzhiyasulov vs Bruno Lopes Odds — Light Heavyweight

• Record: Magomed Gadzhiyasulov (9-0) vs. Bruno Lopes (13-1)
• Moneyline: Magomed Gadzhiyasulov (-260) | Bruno Lopes (+220)
• Round total: 2.5 — Over (+120) | Under (-150)
• Most likely method of victory: Gadzhiyasulov via points (+200)
• Last 10 fights: Gadzhiyasulov — 9-0 | Lopes — 9-1

Gadzhiyasulov vs. Lopes Prediction: Magomed Gadzhiyasulov wins (-260)

Fatima Kline vs Victoria Dudakova Odds — Women’s Strawweight

• Record: Fatima Kline (6-1) vs. Victoria Dudakova (8-1)
• Moneyline: Fatima Kline (-925) | Victoria Dudakova (+625)
• Round total: 2.5 — Over (-260) | Under (+200)
• Most likely method of victory: TBD
• Last 10 fights: Kline — 6-1 | Dudakova — 8-1

Kline vs. Dudakova Prediction: Fatima Kline wins (-925)

Joe Solecki vs Nurullo Aliev Odds — Lightweight

• Record: Joe Solecki (13-5) vs. Nurullo Aliev (9-0)
• Moneyline: Joe Solecki (+500) | Nurullo Aliev (-700)
• Round total: 2.5 — Over (-325) | Under (+250)
• Most likely method of victory: Aliev via points (-215)
• Last 10 fights: Solecki — 7-3 | Aliev — 9-0

Solecki vs. Aliev Prediction: Nurullo Aliev wins (-700)

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UFC Vegas 101: Dern vs Ribas 2 Schedule & FAQ

When is UFC Vegas 101?

• UFC Vegas 101 will take place on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025.

Where is UFC Vegas 101?

• UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Ribas 2 will air live from the Apex in Las Vegas, NV.

What time does UFC Vegas 101 start?

• UFC Vegas 101 Preliminary Card Start Time: 4 p.m. ET
• UFC Vegas 101 Main Card Start Time: 7 p.m. ET

How to Watch UFC Vegas 101

• UFC Vegas 101 Preliminary Card Channel: ESPN+
• UFC Vegas 101 Main Card Channel: ESPN+

How to Bet on UFC Vegas 101

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