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Mackenzie Dern

#11 Women's Strawweight Division • 9-1-0 (W-L-D)
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Kevin Holland celebrates his KO victory over Jacare Souza of Brazil in their middleweight bout during the UFC 256 event at UFC APEX on December 12, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
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2 months ago

2020 In Review: Most Wins

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2 months ago

UFC 256: Mackenzie Dern Post-Fight Interview

Mackenzie Dern talks about her decision win at UFC 256.
Mackenzie Dern has her hands wrapped backstage during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on May 30, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
2 months ago

Mackenzie Dern's Road To Legend Status

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Ace Has Ambitions That Go Beyond The Strawweight Strap
Mackenzie Dern prepares to fight Randa Markos of Iraq in their strawweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on September 19, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
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2 months ago

Top Finishes: Mackenzie Dern

The greatest hits from the Brazilian submission specialist.
Ciryl Gane of France celebrates his submission victory over Don'Tale Mayes in their heavyweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Singapore Indoor Stadium on October 26, 2019 in Singapore (Photo by Jeff Bottari-Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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3 months ago

Fighters On The Rise: UFC 256 Edition

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5 months ago

UFC Vegas 11: Mackenzie Dern Post-Fight Interview

Mackenzie Dern scores a first round armbar on Randa Markos at UFC Vegas 11
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5 months ago

Mackenzie Dern scores a first round armbar on Randa Markos at UFC Vegas 11

Mackenzie Dern scores a first round armbar on Randa Markos at UFC Vegas 11
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5 months ago

Something Is Different About Mackenzie Dern

Mackenzie Dern has refocused her mentality and career after suffering her first loss last October
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9 months ago

UFC Vegas: Mackenzie Dern Post-Fight Interview

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9 months ago

Mackenzie Dern Doesn't Want To Taste Defeat Again

After suffering her first pro loss in her last time out, Mackenzie Dern knows she doesn't want to experience that taste again.
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11 months ago

Mackenzie Dern Focused On Motherhood And Learning

Mackenzie Dern's first profession loss didn't set her back, it made her stronger.
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1 year ago

Mackenzie Dern Regained Her Motivation

Stats & Records

  • 2
    Fight Win Streak
  • 6
    Wins by Submission
  • 3
    Wins by Decision
Striking accuracy 32% 32%

Striking accuracy

Sig. Strikes Landed
110
Sig. Strikes Attempted
341
Grappling accuracy 8% 8%

Grappling accuracy

Takedowns Landed
1
Takedowns Attempted
13
3.14
Sig. Str. Landed
Per Min
3.97
Sig. Str. Absorbed
Per Min
0.43
Takedown avg
Per 15 Min
1.28
Submission avg
Per 15 Min
65
%
Sig. Str. Defense
Takedown Defense
0.43
Knockdown Ratio
08:46
Average fight time

Sig. Str. By Position

Standing
76 (69%)
Clinch
19 (17%)
Ground
15 (14%)

Sig. Str. by target

65% 71 Head 17% 19 Body 18% 20 Leg

Win By Way

KO/TKO
0 (0%)
DEC
3 (33%)
SUB
6 (67%)

Event Results

  • Win

    Dern vs Markos

    Round
    1
    Time
    03:44
    Method
    SUB
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  • Win
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    Dern vs Cifers

    Round
    1
    Time
    2:36
    Method
    SUB
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Biography

Status
Active
Hometown
United States
Trains at
Megaton Dias BJJ
Fighting style
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Age
27
Height
64.00
Weight
123.00
Octagon Debut
Mar. 03, 2018
Reach
63.00
Leg reach
37.50
Q & A

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training BJJ at my dad’s academy when I was three.

What ranks and titles have you held? BJJ 2x World Champ at black belt, IBJJF # 1 ranked female.  No Gi World Champ. ADCC Champion. 

Do you have any heroes? My dad​, mom, Michael Jordan, Ben Henderson

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It's an honor to be among the best MMA fighters in the world. 

What was your job before you started fighting? Professional BJJ​

If any, list ranks in any martial arts styles: Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Favorite grappling technique: Leg locks/toe holds

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 30: (L-R) Mackenzie Dern punches Hannah Cifers in their strawweight fight during the UFC Fight Night
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Women's Strawweight Division • 5-4-0 (W-L-D)