UFC women's strawweight contender Mackenzie Dern is one of the most exciting grappling savants on the UFC's roster and is set to face Amanda Ribas at UFC Vegas 101 on Jan. 11. Dern shares glimpses ...

Mackenzie Dern is building the momentum that has eluded her. For the first time in four years, Dern has consecutive wins. The decorated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu star weaponized her grappling to hand ...

Mackenzie Dern waited over five years but finally got ... as she constantly battled for positions with Ribas in several grappling exchanges. It wasn’t until Dern saw an opening for an armbar ...

MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom goes in-depth to break down the biggest fights in the UFC. Today, he takes a closer look at the UFC Fight Night 249 main event between Mackenzie Dern and Amanda Ribas.

Mackenzie Dern explains why she’s a different fighter now ahead of her rematch vs. Amanda Ribas at UFC Fight Night 249.

Mackenzie Lynne Dern Santos, born on March 24 ... Arizona and is the daughter of Wellington "Megaton" Dias, a renowned grappling competitor. Growing up, Mackenzie split her time between Arizona ...

The Ultimate Fighting Championship on Jan. 11 kicks off its 2025 schedule with a UFC Fight Night 249 card headlined by a rematch between Mackenzie ... Dern would barely be focusing on her ...

Mackenzie Dern has fought in UFC main events before ... Dern said. “I think the grappling, I don’t think she’s gotten her grappling up to where I’ve gotten my striking up, you know?

The rematch between Mackenzie Dern and Amanda Ribas offers ... If Ribas can survive the early pressure and avoid getting caught in Dern’s grappling exchanges, her superior cardio and volume ...

Mackenzie Dern is poised to defeat Amanda Ribas at ... Dern has transformed significantly, both mentally and physically, honing her grappling skills to become a more aggressive and effective ...