Mackenzie Dern last fought at UFC 222, the same event where Cris Cyborg defeated Yana Kunitskaya via first round TKO. A Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt, Dern was able to pick up a decision victory Ashley Yoder will be returning to fight Amanda Cooper at UFC Rio.
Mackenzie Dern shared with Portal Do Vale Tudo “Fighting in Rio will be very special for me. It’s something I asked the UFC. I’m really happy they gave me that opportunity. My entire family will be there and it’s going to be the first time my dad will see me fight MMA.”
Dern who’s father is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu legend Megaton Dias, a 5th degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt and a multiple time world champion. Megaton has competed in every BJJ Mundials tournament that the IBJJF has ever promoted, which is something remarkable. check out his gym if you’re ever in Arizona.
Latest from the blog
Friday, 11th Jun, 2021
LIVE FIGHTS| Bellator MMA 260 preliminary card
Join Bellator MMA Champion Cris Cyborg for a #BTC2021 Bitcoin Conference Celebrity Poker Challenge
NCF 8: ROAD TO BELLATOR MMA Bantam Weight Grand Prix live from Colombo Brazil
Cris Cyborg talks Cat Zingano, Leslie Smith Victory, Dana White blocking Miesha Tate Match and more on THE CATCH UP
Bellator 259: We have a fight CNFW Ep. 4
Cyborg finishes Media and Training ahead of Bellator 259 CNFW Ep. 3
You might also like
Sunday, 22nd Apr, 2018
VIDEO HIGHLIGHT| #UFCAC results Corey Anderson beats Patrick Cummins by decision
Fusion Labs bring women’s empowerment leader Cris Cyborg on as brand ambassador for UFC 240
Tony Ferguson reveals injury that removed him from UFC 223
REPORT: Conor McGregor to be cageside UFC 223
UFC Stars Cris Cyborg and Jose Aldo involved in food fight with Gabi Garcia Teppanyaki style!
Cris Cyborg meets CSAC fight night recommendations at Bellator 238
