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Mackenzie Dern - The Scintillating MMA Superstar!

Mackenzie Dern - The Scintillating MMA Superstar!

1. Mackenzie Dern’s Details

Name  Mackenzie Lynne Dern
Nickname   N/A
Born Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
Date of Birth March 24, 1993
Nationality American, Brazilian
College/University Ironwood High School, Glendale, Arizona
Last Fight October 09, 2021, in UFC
Last Weight In 114.5 lbs
Weight Class  Strawweight  
Weight 115 lbs (52 kg)
Height 5 ft 4 in.
Reach 63 in
Career Disclosed Earnings  $266,000
Fighting out of Los Angeles, California
Foundational style Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Favorite Position  Open Guard 
Rank Black Belt in BJJ
Awarded By Wellington Megaton Dias
Lineage Mitsuyo Maeda -> Carlos Gracie Sr. -> Helio Gracie -> Royler Gracie -> Wellington Dias -> Mackenzie Dern
MMA Trainer Jason Parillo
Team/Association MMA Lab (2016-2018)
Black House MMA (2018 - 2020)
Checkmat
RVCA (2020- present)
Other Associations Gracie Humaita

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2. Mackenzie Dern’s Biography

“People think if it never happened before, it can’t be done. But you just need to be the first person to do it.”

(Mackenzie Dern)

Dern is the most accomplished female BJJ grappler, the best MMA fighter of the generation, and a mother. She remained undefeated before she took a short break to give birth to her daughter and enjoy the blessings of motherhood.


For many, this break was the end of Dern’s soaring MMA career. Making a strong comeback to the “cage” after pregnancy was unheard of. These assumptions were cemented when she lost her first post-hiatus fight. Headstrong and a firm believer, Dern strived harder and stunned everyone by winning the next two fights. In the process, she reclaimed the title of “champion” and matured as an athlete.

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2.1 - Mackenzie Dern’s Early Life & Amateur Fighting

The MMA Star of Phoenix, Arizona

On March 24, 1993, Wellington “Megaton” Dias - one of the top BJJ black belts in the world - was blessed with a daughter - Mackenzie Dern. Just like her father, the little girl was destined to become the most-inspiring MMA success story.

Dern’s Love for Portuguese

Born in Phoenix, Arizona, young Dern traveled frequently back and forth to Brazil. These trips to Brazil helped her to become fluent in Portuguese. Dern has shared that Portuguese has become her primary tongue. She further explained her love for the language by stating, “I think in Portuguese, anything to do with the fight is in Portuguese in my mind.”

BJJ at the Age of Three

Unlike other children, Dern used to accompany her Brazilian father to work. Her BJJ career began with observing her father train and teach at his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy. She started training in the “gentle art” at the age of three and competed in her first tournament at the age of six.

Ascent to Adult Division

Dern’s lengthy experience gave her an edge over other grapplers her age and she dominated the kids’ grappling competitions. Along with jiu-jitsu, Dern also competed in judo competitions to learn techniques used in other combat styles and incorporate them into her BJJ training sessions. At the age of 14, Dern shifted all her focus toward Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and began competing in the adult divisions. Now a professional grappler, her career was on an upward trajectory.

2.2. Mackenzie Dern’s Pro BJJ Combat

Mackenzie Dern’s Pro BJJ Combat
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Black Belt as a Teen

Under the influence and training of her father, Wellington Dias and Leticia Ribeiro, Dern reached her full athletic potential. She won world championships in every belt level and quickly ascended to the black belt level in 2012 - before her 20th birthday.

Zenith of BJJ Career

In January 2013, Mackenzie Dern fought her first fight as a black belt. The super-fight against Luiza Monteiro at the Copa Podio was a massive win for Dern. Dern was a novice at the black belt level while Monteiro had more experience. However, Dern scored a decisive victory with a point record of 8x2.


A few weeks later, another opportunity presented itself in the form of the European Open Championship. Dern won in her weight division and secured her name on the list as one of the world’s best featherweight fighters.

Living the BJJ Dream & Cage Fighting

One achievement led to another as, by the age of 21, Mackenzie Dern had accomplished her dream of winning five BJJ world championships. During this time, Ronda Rousey broke through the glass ceiling and became a successful UFC fighter. This opened floodgates of opportunity for female martial artists like Dern. Rousey’s success had proved that it was possible to earn a decent living out of “UFC fights.” This development gave way to Dern’s transition to cage fighting.

2.3. Mackenzie Dern’s Pro-MMA Combat

Mackenzie Dern’s Pro-MMA Combat
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Preparing for Cage Fighting

Dern already had a strong foundation. Her fighting skill-set was razor-sharp. She only needed to work on her punches to become successful in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). After she quickly got the hang of it, there was no stopping Dern after that.

UFC Debut

Dern made her UFC debut against Ashley Yoder at UFC 222: Cyborg vs. Kunitskaya in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The strawweight bout was a tough nut to crack for Mackenzie Dern who was barely surviving at the start of the match. Eventually, the score was 29-28 points with Dern in the lead against Yoder. In the final two minutes of the contest, a takedown and submission allowed Mackenzie Dern to win via split decision. 

Fan Reaction to Motherhood

After winning two UFC fights, Mackenzie Dern got pregnant. The bliss of pregnancy was short-lived as she lost 50,000 followers on Instagram after breaking the big news in February 2019.


Dern commented on this in her interview with Women’s Health Magazine:


“The assumption is that if you get pregnant you are not coming back. If you do, you will be soft inside.”


Fans hold monetary importance and losing them can have a negative impact on a fighter's career. Fortunately, Mackenzie Dern’s real fans stayed true in their love and support, allowing her to make a stronger comeback and regain the lost 50,000 followers and more.

Maternal Hiatus & Return

Mackenize Dern stopped all training schedules during her pregnancy, relishing the idea of becoming a mother and a would-be growing family. Dern returned to the mats four months after she welcomed her daughter, Moa, into the world.


The return was unnerving for Dern and lost her first fight back as a result. She was undefeated before that. Moreover, sponsors were beginning to lose trust and interest in Dern's talent. According to them, Dern was no longer a profitable deal.


Against all odds, Mackenzie Dern did what she did best. She fought, relentlessly. One defeat didn’t discourage her at all. Two consecutive wins were all it took to prove the doubters wrong. Their doubt pushed Dern to become the fighter she is today!

Professional MMA with Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA)

In 2016, Mackenzie Dern fought her mixed martial arts debut match against Kenia Rosas at Legacy FC 58, winning by a unanimous decision.


Her second fight was against Montana De La Rosa at Legacy FC 61. Initially, the match was scheduled at strawweight but Dern missed the weight requirement by 2.8 lbs. Consequently, the weight division was changed to catchweight and Dern conquered the first round by submission.


Her third opponent was Katherine Roy at LFA 6. For the second time, Mackenzie Dern missed the weight requirement by four lbs but won by unanimous decision.


Dern climbed up the weight class ladder for her next fight. She competed in the flyweight division against Mandy Pol at LFS 24 and quickly undid Polk’s strategy with a powerful rear-naked choke.

Move to Invicta Fighting Championship

In 2017, with an unblemished four-win record, Dern signed a contract with Invicta Fighting Championship. In December 2017, she fought her Invicta debut fight against Kaline Medeiros at Invicta FC 26: Maia vs Neidzwiedz. The fight ended in Dern’s victory via an armbar.

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC Goals)

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC Goals)
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In 2018, Dern fought her UFC debut against Ashley Yoder at UFC 222 and claimed victory by a split decision.


She then proceeded to confront Amanda Cooper at UFC 224. Dern missed the Strawweight Division’s weight requirement by 7 lbs. The bout took place in the Catchweight Division and Dern had to forfeit 30% of her purse. Dern successfully subdued Cooper in the first round via rear-naked choke.

The First UFC Defeat

In 2019, the undefeated Dern lost a bout for the first time to Amanda Ribas at UFC on ESPN+ 19. Ribas won via unanimous decision.

Making UFC History

Making UFC History
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Continuation of UFC Journey

In September 2020, Mackenzie Dern - an MMA fighter - subdued Randa Markos in the first round at UFC Fight Night 178. After the fight ended, Dern received her second “Performance of the Night” award.


The next fight took place against Virna Jandiroba in December 2020 at UFC 256. Dern triumphed in the bout via a decision win.


In 2021, Mackenize Dern faced Nina Nunes at the UFC on ABC 2. She concluded the match in the first round via a calculated armbar and won her third “Performance of the Night” award.

An Award After Defeat

In October 2021, Dern lost at UFC Fight Night 194 to Marina Rodriguez via unanimous decision. It was a tough match but Dern received the “Fight of the Night” award for showcasing exceptional fighting prowess.

The Most Anticipated UFC Event, 2022

Mackenzie Dern vs. Tecia Torres, the most anticipated match at the UFC took place in April 2022 at UFC 273.

2.4. Mackenzie Dern’s Historic Fights

Mackenzie Dern vs Gabi Garcia

The fight marked a remarkable achievement for Mackenzie Dern. Dern stunned the world by defeating Gabi Garcia, the IBJJF Hall of Famer, who weighed in for this match at over 200 pounds.


Year  Event Opponent W/L/D Method Stage Weight Class  Location 
2015 World Pro Gabi Garcia Win Points 0x0, Penalty SF ABS Abu Dhabi, UAE

Mackenzie Dern vs Amanda Cooper

In 2018, Mackenzie Dern had a perfect UFC 6-0 record and was confident she would win as she entered the UFC 224 Octagon. Dern was carrying an extra eight and a half pounds. This added weight gave her a disadvantage but she managed to beat the much-lighter Amanda Cooper via submission in the first round.


Year Event Opponent W/L/D Method Round  Weight Class  Location 
2018 UFC 224 Amanda Cooper Win RNC 1 Catchweight Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Mackenzie Dern vs Michelle Nicolini

In 2016, Mackenzie Dern faced the legendary Michelle Nicolini at the IBJJF World Championship Finals. She defeated her opponent in a thrilling fashion and won the tournament.


After the match ended, Mackenzie earned the gold medal and topped the IBJJF rankings for a full season.


Year Event Opponent W/L/D Method Stage  Weight Class  Location 
2016 IBJJF World Championship Michelle Nicolini Win Points 6x6, Advantage F 58 kg California, USA

2.5. Mackenzie Dern’s Championships and Accomplishments

National

  • Brazilian National Championship

International

  • World Jiu-Jitsu Championship
  • No-Gi World Championship
  • European Championship
  • World Cup
  • Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championship
  • Asian Open Championship
  • ADCC World Championship
  • ADCC North American Championship

Medals/ Records

  • World Jiu-Jitsu Championship
  • Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championship
  • World Submission Wrestling Championship
  • Pan Submission Wrestling Championship
  • ADCC World Championship
  • ADCC North American Championship
  • European Championship
  • World Cup
  • World No-Gi Championship
  • Brazilian Nationals.
  • Asian Open

Year Event Medals
2016 World Jiu-Jitsu Championship(BJJ) 1 Gold Medal Gold Medal
2016 World Jiu-Jitsu Championship(BJJ) 1 Bronze Medals Bronze Medals
2015 World Jiu-Jitsu Championship(Submission Wrestling) 1 Gold Medal Gold Medal
2015 World Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Submission Wrestling) 1 Bronze Medals Bronze Medals
2014 World Jiu-Jitsu Championship
(Submission Wrestling)
1 Bronze Medals Bronze Medals


Year Event Medals
2014 Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Submission Wrestling) 1 Silver Medal Silver Medal
2014 Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Submission Wrestling) 1 Bronze Medals Bronze Medals
2015 Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Submission Wrestling) 1 Gold Medal Gold Medal
2015 Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Submission Wrestling)  1 Silver Medal Silver Medal
2016 Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championship (BJJ) 1 Gold Medal Gold Medal
2016 Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championship (BJJ) 1 Bronze Medals Bronze Medals

Year Event Medals
2013 European Championship, Lisbon
(Submission Wrestling)
1 Gold Medal Gold Medal
2016 European Championship, Lisbon
(BJJ)
1 Gold Medal Gold Medal
2017 European Championship, Lisbon
(BJJ)
1 Gold Medal Gold Medal

Year Event  Medals
2014 No-Gi World Jiu-Jitsu Championship 1 Gold Medal Gold Medal
2014 No-Gi World Jiu-Jitsu Championship 1 Silver Medal Silver Medal
2015 No-Gi World Jiu-Jitsu Championship 1 Silver Medal Silver Medal
2015 No-Gi World Jiu-Jitsu Championship 1 Gold Medal Gold Medal

Year Event Medals
2014 Brazilian National Championship 1 Gold Medal Gold Medal
2015 Brazilian National Championship 1 Gold Medal Gold Medal

Year Event Medals
2015 World Cup
(Submission Wrestling)
2 Gold Medals Gold Medal
2016 World Cup (BJJ) 1 Gold Medal Gold Medal

Year Event Medals
2014 Asian Open Championship
(Submission Wrestling)
2 Gold Medals Gold Medal
2015 Asian Open Championship
(Submission Wrestling)
2 Gold Medals Gold Medal
2016 Asian Open Championship (BJJ) 2 Gold Medals Gold Medal

Year Event Medals
2015 ADCC World Championship 1 Gold Medal Gold Medal

Year Event Medals
2012 ADCC North American Championship 1 Gold Medal Gold Medal

3. Mackenzie Dern’s Main Achievements

  • She is the only female jiu-jitsu fighter to have won gold medals in the five major IBJJF Gi tournaments.
  • She is one of the few grapplers who defeated the much-heavier Gabi Garcia.
  • One-time IBJJF World Champion.

Year Weight Class
2015 59 kg

  • Two-time IBJJF World No-Gi Champion.

Year Weight Class
2014 55.5 kg
2015 Absolute

  • Two-time IBJJF Pan Jiu-Jitsu Champion.

Year Weight Class
2015 59 kg
2016 59 kg

  • Two-time Brazilian National Champion.

Year Weight Class
2014, 2015 58 kg

  • Three-time European Open Champion.

Year Weight Class
2013 58 kg
2016 58 kg
2017 58 kg

  • Six-time Asian Open Champion.

Year Weight Class
2014 58 kg, Absolute
2015 58 kg, Absolute
2016 64 kg, Absolute

  • One-time ADCC World Champion.

Year Weight Class
2015 60 kg

  • Three-time Abu Dhabi World Cup Champion.

Year Weight Class
2015 55 kg, Absolute
2016 55 kg

4. Mackenzie Dern’s Main Achievements (Belts)

4.1. Black

Year Event Belt Position
2015 IBJJF World Black 1st
2015 IBJJF World (No-GI) Black 1st
2015, 2016 IBJJF Pan American Black 1st
2015 FIVE Super League Black 1st
2015, 2016 European Open Black 1st
2015 AJP Abu Dhabi World Pro Black 1st

4.2. Colored

IBJJF Pan America


Year Event Belt Position
2008 IBJJF World Blue 1st
2009, 2010 IBJJF World Blue + Purple 1st
2011 IBJJF World Purple 1st
2012 IBJJF World Brown 1st
2011 IBJJF Pan American Purple 1st
2012 IBJJF Pan American Brown 1st
2010 European Open Blue 1st
2011 European Open Purple 1st
2012 European Open Brown 1st

5. Mackenzie Dern's Main Achievements (MMA)

  • She won the UFC Performance of the Night award three times.

Year Fight Opponent Round
April 2021 UFC on ABC: Vettori vs. Holland Nina Nunes 1
September 2020 UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Woodley Randa Markos 1
May 2020 UFC on ESPN: Woodley vs. Burns Hannah Cifers 1

  • She won the UFC Fight of the Night award once.

Year Fight Opponent Round
October 2021 UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Rodriguez Marina Rodriguez 5

  • Mackenzie Dern holds the record for most submission wins in the Strawweight division.
  • Mackenzie Dern holds the record of second-most submission wins in the UFC (female category).

Worldwide MMA Rankings

Rank Title
6th Current Best Female Strawweight
18th Current Best Pound for Pound Female MMA Fighter

6. Mackenzie Dern's BJJ Professional Record Breakdown

Professional Record Breakdown
101 Matches 75 Wins 25 Losses
By Submission 45 8
By Points 14 15
By Advantage 7 2
By Decision 7 0
By DQ 0 0
By Penalty 2 0
DRAW 1

6.1. Submission Methods W/L

Submission Method 45 Wins 8 Losses
Armbar 4 1
Americana 0 1
Bread Cutter 0 1
Clock Choke 0 2
Short Choke 0 1
Omoplata/Choke 2 0
Omoplato 1 0
Choke from Back 6 1
Bow and Arrow 1 0
Knee Bar 5 0
Kimura 1 1
Cross Choke 1 0
Toehold 15 0
Foot Locker 1 0
Triangle 1 0
Scissor Choke 1 0
Mounted X Choke 2 0
Ezekiel 2 0
Marcelotine 1 0
Botinha 1 0

7. Mackenzie Dern’s BJJ Fight History

Year Event Opponent W/L/D Method Stage Weight Class
2017 ADCC (No-Gi) Elvira Karppinen L Pts: 4x2 4F 60+KG
2017 World Champ. Venla Luukkonen L Pts: 5x0 8F ABS
2017 Rio Fall Open Beatriz Mesquita L Choke from back F ABS
2017 Rio Fall Open Katherine Jesus W Points SF ABS
2017 F2W 25 Pati Fontes W Cross choke SPF N/A
2017 European Open Emily Thylin W Referee Decision F 58KG
2017 European Open Carolina Carriello W Bow and arrow SF 58KG
2017 European Open Tayane Porfirio L Pts: 5x2 4F ABS
2017 European Open Venla Luukkonen W Pts: 11x2 4F ABS
2016 South American Tayane Porfirio L Pts: 20x0 F ABS
2016 South American Joaquina Bomfim W Adv SF ABS
2016 South American Barbara Gomes W Omoplata/Choke 4F ABS
2016 South American Eloisa Souta W Scissor choke F 64KG
2016 Grand Slam Tokyo Megan Green W Kneebar F 70KG
2016 Grand Slam Tokyo Megan Green W Kneebar RR 70KG
2016 F2W Pro 12 Talita Alencar W Referee Decision SPF 88KG
2016 World Champ. Dominyka Obelenyte L Pts: 6x4 SF ABS
2016 World Champ. Fernanda Mazzelli W Referee Decision 58KG ABS
2016 World Champ. Michelle Nicolini W Pts: 6x6, Adv F 58KG
2016 World Champ. Karen Antunes W Referee Decision SF 58KG
2016 Brasileiro Andresa Correa L Pts: 2x0 F ABS
2016 Brasileiro Fernanda Mazzelli W Points SF ABS
2016 Brasileiro Andresa Lidia W Choke from back 4F ABS
2016 World Pro Tayane Porfirio L Pts: 5x2 4F ABS
2016 World Pro Anna Kavoura W Toe hold R1 ABS
2016 World Pro Marina Ribeiro W Pts: 0x0, Adv F 55KG
2016 World Pro Ariadne Oliveira W Pts: 5x0 SF 55KG
2016 World Pro Ana Alencar W Pts: 0x0, Adv 4F 55KG
2016 Pan American Dominyka Obelenyte L Pts: 10x8 SF ABS
2016 Pan American Fernanda Mazzelli W Pts: 2x0 4F ABS
2016 Pan American Leah Taylor W Toe hold R1 ABS
2016 Pan American Karen Antunes W Pts: 4x4, Adv F 58KG
2016 Pan American Vianca Jager W Botinha SF 58KG
2016 F2W Pro 4 Rosie Snow W Armbar SPF ABS
2016 European Open Andresa Correa L Pts: 2x0 F ABS
2016 European Open Olga Lyashevska W Toe hold SF ABS
2016 European Open Venla Luukkonen W Omoplata 4F ABS
2016 European Open Maria Dolores W Toe hold R1 ABS
2016 European Open Yasmine Wilson W Toe hold F 58KG
2015 NoGi Worlds Andresa Correa W Marcelotine F ABS
2015 NoGi Worlds Emilie Thylin W Toe hold SF ABS
2015 NoGi Worlds Josephine Masiello W Armbar 4F ABS
2015 NoGi Worlds Tammi Musumeci L Pts: 6x2 F 56KG
2015 NoGi Worlds Emilie Thylin W Kimura SF 56KG
2015 Asian Open Isabelle Souza W Toe hold F ABS
2015 Asian Open Leanna Dittrich W Toe hold SF ABS
2015 ADCC Michelle Nicolini W Pts: 4x4, Pen F 60KG
2015 ADCC Bia Mesquita W Referee Decision SF 60KG
2015 ADCC Kethe Engen W Toe hold   60KG
2015 FIVE SL Karen Antunes W Toe hold 3RD ABS
2015 FIVE SL Fabiana Borges W Kneebar SF ABS
2015 FIVE SL Tammi Musumeci W Choke from back 4F ABS
2015 World Champ. Dominyka Obelenyte L Points SF ABS
2015 World Champ. Ana Cordeiro W Armbar 4F ABS
2015 World Champ. Luiza Monteiro W Pts: 8x0 8F ABS
2015 World Champ. Michelle Nicolini W Choke from back F 58KG
2015 World Champ. Tammi Musumeci W N/A SF 58KG
2015 World Pro Vanessa Oliveira W Pts: 6x0 F ABS
2015 World Pro Gabrielle Garcia W Pts: 0x0, Pen SF ABS
2015 World Pro Jessica Cristina W Foot Locker 4F ABS
2015 World Pro Nádia Melo W Toe hold R1 ABS
2015 World Pro Michelle Nicolini W Pts: 2x0 F 55KG
2015 World Pro Ariadne Oliveira W Points F 55KG
2015 Pan American Gabrielle Garcia L Bread cutter F ABS
2015 Pan American Tammy Griego W Kneebar SF ABS
2015 Pan American Megan Nevill W Referee Decision 4F ABS
2015 Pan American Tammi Musumeci W Kneebar F 58KG
2015 Pan American Chelsea Donner W Ezekiel SF 58KG
2015 European Michele Nicolini L Pts: 9x8 F 58KG
2015 European Laurence Cousin W Toe hold SF 58KG
2015 European Gabrielle Garcia L Clock choke F ABS
2015 European Dominyka Obelenyte W Referee Decision SF ABS
2015 European Laurence Fouillat W Ezekiel 4F ABS
2015 US Nat. Pro Nicole Inacio W Armbar F ABS
2014 Long Beach Pro Ana Cordeiro L Kimura F ABS
2014 No-Gi Worlds Karen Antunes W Toe hold F 56KG
2014 No-Gi Worlds Gabrielle Garcia L Americana F ABS
2014 No-Gi Worlds Leanna Dittrich W Pts: 3x0 SF ABS
2014 No-Gi Worlds Nyjah Easton W Adv 4F ABS
2014 American Nat. Chelsea Donner W Triangle F 58KG
2014 Dallas Open Laura Hallock W Choke from back F ABS
2014 Dallas Open Karen Antunes W Toe hold F 58KG
2014 World Champ. Fernanda Mazzelli L Pts: 9x0 R1 ABS
2014 World Champ. Tammi Musumeci L Palm to palm SF 58KG
2014 World Champ. Ariadne de Oliveira W Points 4F 58KG
2014 World Pro. Michelle Nicolini L Armbar R1 55KG
2014 FIVE Illinois Kanako Inaba W Mounted X choke F 64KG
2014 FIVE Cali. 2 Chelsea Donner W Pts: 2x0 F 64KG
2014 FIVE Cali. 2 Pati Fontes W Mounted X choke SF 64KG
2014 Pan American Tammi Musumeci L Pts: 2x2, Adv F 58KG
2014 Pan American Cristina Brandao W Omoplata/Choke SF 58KG
2014 Pan American Andresa Correa L N/A SF ABS
2014 Pan American Talita Nogueira W Pts: 4x4, Adv 4F ABS
2013 Las Vegas Open Sophia Drysdale W Toe hold F ABS
2013 World Champ. Marina Ribeiro L Points SF 58KG
2013 Pan American Luiza Monteiro L Pts: 0x0, Adv F 58KG
2013 Pan American Gabrielle Garcia L Clock choke SF ABS
2013 Pan American Talita Nogueira W Choke from back 4F ABS
2013 SA Pro Trials Lora Hallock W Choke from back F 56KG
2013 Metamoris 2 Michelle Nicolini D N/A SPF ABS
2013 Copa Podio Luiza Monteiro W Pts: 8x2 SPF ABS

8. Mackenzie Dern’s MMA Professional Record Breakdown

Professional Record Breakdown
13 Matches 11 Wins 2 Losses
By Submission 7 0
By Decision 4 2

8.1. Submission Methods W/L

Method 7 Wins 0 Loss
Armbar 3 0
Kneebar 1 0
RNC 3 0

9. Mackenzie Dern’s MMA Fight History

Year Event Opponent W/L/D Method Round Weight Class
2021 UFC Fight Night: Dern vs Rodriguez Marina Rodriguez L Decision (unanimous) 5 Strawweight
2021 UFC on ABC: Vettori vs. Holland Nina Nunes W Submission (armbar) 1 Strawweight
2020 UFC 256 Virna Jandiroba W Decision (unanimous) 3 Strawweight
2020 UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Woodley Randa Markos W Submission (armbar) 1 Strawweight
2020 UFC on ESPN: Woodley vs. Bur Hannah Cifers W Submission (kneebar) 1 Strawweight
2019 UFC Fight Night: Joanna vs. Waterson Amanda Ribas L Decision (unanimous) 3 Strawweight
2018 UFC 224 Amanda Cooper W Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 Catchweight
2018 UFC 222 Ashley Yoder W Decision (split) 3 Strawweight
2017 Invicta FC 26: Maia vs. Niedzwiedz Kaline Medeiros W Submission (armbar) 3 Strawweight
2017 LFA 24 Mandy Polk W Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 Flyweight
2017 LFA 6 Katherine Roy W Decision (unanimous) 3 Catchweight
2016 Legacy FC 61 Montana De La Rosa W Submission (Imanari choke) 1 Strawweight
2016 Legacy FC 58 Kenia Rosas W Decision (unanimous) 3 Strawweight

10. Mackenzie Dern’s Top Fights (Video Links)

Mackenzie Dern vs Nina Nunes

Mackenzie Dern vs Karen Antunes

Mackenzie Dern vs Emilie Thylin

Mackenzie Dern vs Tammi Alana Musumeci

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