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On YouTubeMMA News / Stadium Rant / October 26
Who Is Next For Mackenzie Dern After Stunning UFC 321 Title Win?
Mackenzie Dern has done it: she has become a champion in MMA. At UFC 321 on Saturday, she defeated Virna Jandiroba by unanimous decision to clinch the vacant strawweight title.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / October 25
Mackenzie Dern Edges Virna Jandiroba to Claim Vacant UFC Strawweight Title at UFC 321
ABU DHABI — There’s a new queen at 115. Mackenzie Dern captured the vacant UFC strawweight championship, outpointing Virna Jandiroba by unanimous decision (49-46, 48-47, 48-47) in a grueling, razor-close co-main event at UFC 321 inside Etihad Arena.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 24
Mackenzie Dern did something no other woman had in the UFC with history-making submission
Mackenzie Dern is the strawweight division’s most prolific submission artist. Not many have entered the UFC Octagon with Brazilian jiu-jitsu credentials that come close to what Dern achieved in the grappling realm.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 24
Chael Sonnen Backs 'Insignificant Title Fight' Claim Over Mackenzie Dern vs. Virna Jandiroba as He Details Immediate Problem
With former women’s UFC strawweight champion Zhang Weili off to chase gold in the flyweight division, Mackenzie Dern and Virna Jandiroba will have their rematch for the vacant 115-pound title in UFC 321’s co-main event at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 23
Mackenzie Dern lost 50,000 followers before making regretted decision that led to first UFC defeat
Mackenzie Dern has been one of the most talked about female fighters on the UFC roster since her debut. Her highly accomplished career in jiu-jitsu, which Dern has used to become an elite submission threat in MMA, marked her out as one to watch all the way back in 2018.
UFC 321 – 3 Underdogs to Watch out for in Abu Dhabi
UFC 321 goes down this weekend in Abu Dhabi with the heavyweight title on the line in the main event between Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane. The co-main event features a vacant strawweight title bout between Mackenzie Dern and Virna Jandiroba.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 23
Mackenzie Dern laughs at ‘creepy question’ about her squatting routine ahead of UFC 321
Mackenzie Dern is not only dealing with questions about her next fight. Dern will figure in one of two championship bouts set for UFC 321 this Saturday night, as she looks to succeed the legendary Zhang Weili on the strawweight throne.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 23
Mackenzie Dern Admits Envy Toward Ronda Rousey Ahead of Clash With Virna Jandiroba at UFC 321
The storylines leading up to UFC 321 are stacked, but few are as emotionally charged as Mackenzie Dern‘s journey. As she prepares to face Virna Jandiroba for the vacant strawweight title in Abu Dhabi, the 32-year-old finds herself on the same stage where she first established her identity a decade ago.
Surging Strawweight Contender Relishing Shot at Belt Saturday in Abu Dhabi
Mackenzie Dern has been working toward a shot at the UFC Strawweight Championship on Saturday night in the UFC 321 co-main event for the past seven-plus years.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 22
Mackenzie Dern joined Ronda Rousey on legend’s ‘top five submission artists in UFC history’ list
Mackenzie Dern was ranked high among some of the UFC’s greatest. Saturday marks an opportunity for another jiu-jitsu specialist to reach the top in MMA’s leading promotion, as Dern challenges for strawweight gold at UFC 321.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / October 22
UFC 321 – Virna Jandiroba vs Mackenzie Dern: Preview & Betting Tips
Nearly five years after their first meeting, Brazilians Virna Jandiroba and Mackenzie Dern are set to run it back for the vacant UFC strawweight title at UFC 321.
MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / August 29
Virna Jandiroba vs. Mackenzie Dern to co-headline UFC 321 for vacant Strawweight Championship
The next chapter of the UFC strawweight division is officially set: Virna Jandiroba and Mackenzie Dern will collide for the vacant 115-pound title on October 25th at UFC 321.
MMA News / Empire Sports Media / August 28
UFC 321 adds vacant strawweight title fight between Mackenzie Dern and Virna Jandiroba
Dana White kept UFC fans waiting all day but he finally delivered by going live on Instagram this evening announcing some big time fights. One of the fights that White announced was a vacant strawweight title fight between Mackenzie Dern (15-5) and Virna Jandiroba (22-3).
MMA News / Empire Sports Media / January 12
After impressive submission at UFC Vegas 101, what’s next for Mackenzie Dern?
Last night in the main event of UFC Vegas 101, we saw a big time rematch in the strawweight division. Top ten contenders battled it out as Mackenzie Dern (15-5) took on Amanda Ribas (13-6) for the second time.
MMA News / Field Level Media / January 11
Mackenzie Dern earns win, revenge at UFC Fight Night 249
Mackenzie Dern exacted revenge on Amanda Ribas on Saturday night, winning with an armbar submission in the closing seconds of the third round in the main event of UFC Fight Night 249 in Las Vegas -- the organization's first event of 2025.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 11
UFC Vegas 101: Dern vs. Ribas 2 Live Results
The Ultimate Fight Championship kicks off its 2025 schedule tonight at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas with an event headlined by women strawweight contenders.
MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / January 9
Top Betting Underdogs for UFC Vegas 101 featuring Mackenzie Dern
UFC Vegas 101, set for this Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, promises an exhilarating night of fights, headlined by a crucial rematch between Mackenzie Dern and Amanda Ribas in the strawweight division.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 9
Mackenzie Dern has 'different type of confidence' going into Amanda Ribas rematch
A women's strawweight rematch between contenders Mackenzie Dern and Amanda Ribas headlines Saturday's UFC Vegas 101 event at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
MMA News / Yardbarker / August 26, 2024
Predicting the next fight for every winner of UFC Vegas 96 main card
As the card tasked with following UFC 305, UFC Vegas 96 did not have much hype entering it but ended up being one of the better offerings of the year.
MMA News / Empire Sports Media / August 7, 2024
After a big win at UFC Abu Dhabi, what’s next for Mackenzie Dern?
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 Godinez (12-5).
UFC 298 Results: Mackenzie Dern's Leg Mangled In Devastating Loss
Amanda Lemos put on one of the most impressive performances of her career against an incredibly-game Mackenzie Dern in the featured prelim for UFC 298.
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