This past Saturday at UFC Abu Dhabi, we saw a big matchup in the strawweight division. Top contenders battled it out as Mackenzie Dern (14-5) was looking to get back on track as she took on Loopy ...
Mackenzie Dern def. Loopy Godinez, UFC on ABC 3 (via UFC) It would be unfair to presume there was extra pressure on Mackenzie Dern when she flew to Abu Dhabi this past summer.
Mackenzie Dern made waves in the Brazilian jiu-jitsu community in 2024 when she opted to compete at the Craig Jones Invitiational (CJI) instead of the Abu Dhabi Combat Club (ADCC) World Championships.
With a UFC record of 9-5, Mackenzie Dern enters this fight after a hard-fought unanimous decision win over Lupita Godinez at UFC Abu Dhabi in August. Although she secured the win, Dern's recent ...
Brian Mazique has covered combat sports and video games since 2011. Dana White and the UFC believe in Mackenzie Dern’s drawing power. The strawweight contender’s fight against Amanda Ribas has ...