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

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

After submitting Amanda Cooper at UFC 224, we caught up with Dern backstage to discuss her victory and fighting in front of her father for the first time.

Mackenzie Dern lived up to the hype at UFC 224. Dern defeated Amanda Cooper by submission in the first round on Pay Per View. Watch Dern's Octagon interview as she discusses fighting in front of her home crowd.

Lyoto Machida hits the sauna to shed the last few pounds. All fighters make weight except for Mackenzie Dern. Jacare Souza runs into Bruce Buffer on the way to the ceremonial weigh-ins. Amanda Nunes and Raquel Pennington square off once more.

We talk to Amanda Cooper ahead of her bout with hot newcomer Mackenzie Dern on the main card of Saturday's UFC 224 event in Rio.

The Brazilians on the card shine for the cameras, as Vitor Belfort, John Lineker, Lyoto Machida, Jacare Souza and Amanda Nunes do photos and interviews. Mackenzie Dern trains at the gym of Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and much more.

Amanda Nunes makes the most of her downtime. Kelvin Gastelum takes in the sight of Saturday night’s battleground. Jacare Souza and Amanda Cooper stay sharp. Vitor Belfort arrives in Brazil, & Mackenzie Dern finally lands after missing a scheduled flight.

Lyoto Machida relishes the beauty of his home country. Amanda Nunes runs indoors with her girlfriend Nina Ansaroff. Jacare Souza arrives in Brazil and has a friendly interaction with the coach of his opponent, Kelvin Gastelum.