UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Ribas 2

High school (ages 12+)
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https://smallwhale.org/articles/ufc-fight-night--dern-vs--ribas-2

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1. What is the scheduled date?January 11, 2025
2. What is the venue location?UFC Apex, Enterprise, Nevada, United States
3. What happened at UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Ribas 2?It was a big MMA event on January 11, 2025, held at the UFC Apex in Enterprise, Nevada, where fighters Mackenzie Dern and Amanda Ribas faced each other.
4. Where is the UFC Apex and why is it special?The UFC Apex is a purpose‑built facility in Enterprise, Nevada that lets the UFC host fights in a controlled, high‑quality environment with a state‑of‑the‑art Octagon.

UFC Apex: A specialized facility operated by the UFC, serving as a primary venue for many of its fight events, particularly those branded as 'UFC Vegas'.
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA): A full-contact combat sport that allows a wide array of fighting techniques, including striking and grappling, derived from various disciplines.
Octagon: The iconic eight-sided fighting enclosure used in Ultimate Fighting Championship events.
Fight Night: A series of mixed martial arts events produced by the UFC, typically featuring a main card and preliminary bouts, often held on Saturdays.