Mackenzie Dern secures her place among UFC strawweights

Chael Sonnen criticizes UFC's Mackenzie Dern for being 'so unaware of the sport'
Chael Sonnen thinks Mackenzie Dern missed the mark by not calling for a title shot after UFC Fight Night 249. Dern (16-5 MMA, 11-5 UFC) picked up her second-straight win when she submitted Amanda Ribas (12-7 MMA, 7-6 UFC) in Round 3 of Saturday’s main event rematch at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
MMA divisional rankings: Mackenzie Dern secures her place among UFC strawweights
Mackenzie Dern and Amanda Ribas went into last Saturday's UFC main event one spot apart in the ESPN strawweight rankings. Dern scored a submission win to secure her spot in the top 10, and Ribas was impressive enough even in defeat that she held onto her position, too.
UFC mailbag: Has Mackenzie Dern turned a corner? Plus, looking ahead to UFC 311
The first UFC event of 2025 took place this past weekend when UFC Vegas 101 went down in the world’s most famous APEX. Though the card was a wee bit maligned heading into the weekend, UFC Vegas 101 ended up being a pretty fun time,
Mick Maynard's Shoes: What's next for Mackenzie Dern after UFC Fight Night 249 win?
Mackenzie Dern holds claim to the first UFC main event win of 2025 after emerging triumphant from her rematch with Amanda Ribas at UFC Fight Night 249.
Chael Sonnen criticizes ‘unaware’ Mackenzie Dern in insane rant for mistake she made at UFC Vegas 101
UFC strawweight contender Mackenzie Dern won the promotion’s first main event of the year at UFC Vegas 101 over a familiar foe, Amanda Ribas by submission. After a back-and-forth first few rounds of the fight, Dern secured an armbar submission in the closing seconds of Round 3 to begin her 2025 with an impressive performance.
UFC Fight Night results, highlights: Mackenzie Dern scores late armbar to submit Amanda Ribas
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 Amanda Ribas her first submission loss at UFC Fight Night on Saturday.
Mackenzie Dern Avenges Loss, Submits Amanda Ribas in UFC Fight Night Main Event
The first UFC main event of 2025 saw top strawweight contenders Mackenzie Dern and Amanda Ribas square off in a rematch of their 2019 meeting.
UFC Vegas 101 results: Mackenzie Dern submits Amanda Ribas for revenge 5 years in the making
The strawweight jiu-jitsu ace submitted Amanda Ribas with a nasty third-round armbar on Saturday night in the main event of UFC Vegas 101, which took place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas. It was redemption five years in the making for Dern after Ribas toppled her from the ranks of the unbeaten with a one-sided decision loss in 2019.
UFC’s Mackenzie Dern expects different Amanda Ribas rematch
The Huntington Beach strawweight, who lost their 2019 bout four months after giving birth, says she has grown as a fighter going into Saturday’s main event.
Mackenzie Dern vs. Amanda Ribas prediction, odds, pick for UFC Vegas 101
Fellow Brazilians meet in the UFC Vegas 101 Main Event! Check out our UFC odds series for our Dern-Ribas prediction and pick.
Mackenzie Dern Wins $500K+ as Winners and Losers of UFC Fight Night Analysed
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Mackenzie Dern expecting Zhang Weili win at UFC 312 but hoping Tatiana Suarez pulls off the upset
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Video: Mackenzie Dern Beats Amanda Ribas By Submission in Rematch at UFC Vegas 101
Mackenzie Dern gained redemption against Amanda Ribas, securing a submission victory at the 4:46 mark of the third round at ...