Mackenzie Dern

17-5-0ChampionWomen's Strawweight #5Women's Pound-for-Pound★ 7bonuses

United States / BrazilLast 5

Grappling 3-1-1

Last fight: Win vs Gillian Robertson · Unanimous Decision · Aug 15, 2026

17-5-0 · 5 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

WINvs Gillian RobertsonUD · R5 5:00

UFCUFC 330: Makhachev vs Machado Garry·August 15, 2026

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Mackenzie Dern holds a professional MMA record of 17-5-0. Dern has won 17 fights: 0 by KO/TKO, 5 by submission, 12 by decision. Of 5 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Dern lands 3.38 significant strikes per minute with 41% accuracy and averages 1.07 takedowns per 15 minutes. Dern also has 5 recorded Grappling bouts. Most recent fight: August 15, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'4"163 cm
Weight: 115 lbs52 kg
Reach: 63"160 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: Mar 24, 1993
Age: 33
Nationality: United States / Brazil
Birthplace: United States

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Career history

WIN
vs Gillian Robertson×2Title bout · Title win #2
UFC 330: Makhachev vs Machado Garry· Aug 15, 2026· Women's Strawweight· 17-5 vs 17-9
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Virna Jandiroba×1Title bout · Title win #1
UFC 321: Aspinall vs Gane· Oct 25, 2025· Women's Strawweight· 16-5 vs 22-4
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Amanda Ribas
UFC Fight Night: Dern vs Ribas 2· Jan 11, 2025· Women's Strawweight· 15-5 vs 12-6
SUB
R3 · 4:56
POTN
WIN
vs Loopy Godinez
UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs Nurmagomedov· Aug 3, 2024· Women's Strawweight· 14-5 vs 12-5
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Amanda Lemos
UFC 298: Volkanovski vs Topuria· Feb 17, 2024· Women's Strawweight· 13-5 vs 14-3-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
LOSS
vs Jessica Andrade
UFC 295: Procházka vs Pereira· Nov 11, 2023· Women's Strawweight· 13-4 vs 25-12
TKO
R2 · 3:15
WIN
vs Angela Hill
UFC Fight Night: Dern vs Hill· May 20, 2023· Women's Strawweight· 13-3 vs 15-13
UD
R5 · 5:00
FOTN
LOSS
vs Yan Xiaonan
UFC Fight Night: Dern vs Yan· Oct 1, 2022· Women's Strawweight· 12-3 vs 17-3
MD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Tecia Pennington
UFC 273: Volkanovski vs The Korean Zombie· Apr 9, 2022· Women's Strawweight· 12-2 vs 13-6
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Marina Rodriguez
UFC Fight Night: Dern vs Rodriguez· Oct 9, 2021· Women's Strawweight· 11-2 vs 16-1-2
UD
R5 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Nina Nunes
UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs Holland· Apr 10, 2021· Women's Strawweight· 11-1 vs 10-7
SUB
R1 · 4:48
POTN
WIN
vs Virna Jandiroba
UFC 256: Figueiredo vs Moreno· Dec 12, 2020· Women's Strawweight· 10-1 vs 16-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Randa Markos
UFC Fight Night: Covington vs Woodley· Sep 19, 2020· Women's Strawweight· 9-1 vs 10-9-1
SUB
R1 · 3:44
POTN
WIN
vs Hannah Cifers
UFC Fight Night: Woodley vs Burns· May 30, 2020· Women's Strawweight· 8-1 vs 10-5
SUB
R1 · 2:36
POTN
LOSS
vs Amanda Ribas
UFC Fight Night: Joanna vs Waterson· Oct 12, 2019· Women's Strawweight· 7-1 vs 7-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Amanda Cooper
UFC 224: Nunes vs Pennington· May 12, 2018· Women's Strawweight· 7-0 vs 3-4
SUB
R1 · 2:27
WIN
vs Ashley Yoder
UFC 222: Cyborg vs Kunitskaya· Mar 3, 2018· Women's Strawweight· 6-0 vs 5-4
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Kaline Medeiros
Invicta FC 26· Dec 8, 2017· Strawweight· 5-0 vs 8-6
-
R3 · 4:45
WIN
vs Mandy Polk
LFA 24: Frincu vs. Millender· Oct 13, 2017· Flyweight· 4-0 vs 3-4
-
R1 · 2:55
WIN
vs Katherine Roy
LFA 6: Junior vs. Rodriguez· Mar 10, 2017· Catchweight· 3-0 vs 1-1
UD
WIN
vs Montana De La Rosa
Legacy FC 61· Oct 14, 2016· Strawweight· 2-0 vs 6-3
-
R1 · 3:25
WIN
vs Kenia Martinez
Legacy FC 58· Jul 22, 2016· Strawweight· 1-0 vs 0-1
UD

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseBJJNo-Gi Grappling

2016Champion · IBJJF Worlds · black belt -59 kg
2016Bronze · IBJJF Worlds · black belt absolute
2016Champion · IBJJF Pans · black belt -59 kg
2016Bronze · IBJJF Pans · black belt absolute
2015Champion · ADCC · -60 kg
2015Champion · IBJJF Worlds · black belt -59 kg (featherweight)
2015Bronze · IBJJF Worlds · black belt absolute
2015Champion · IBJJF Nogi Worlds · black belt -55.5 kg
2015Champion · IBJJF Nogi Worlds · black belt absolute
2015Champion · IBJJF Pans · black belt -59 kg
2015Silver · IBJJF Pans · black belt absolute
2014Bronze · IBJJF Worlds · black belt -59 kg
2014Champion · IBJJF Nogi Worlds · black belt -55.5 kg
2014Silver · IBJJF Nogi Worlds · black belt absolute
2014Silver · IBJJF Pans · black belt -59 kg
2014Bronze · IBJJF Pans · black belt absolute
2012Champion · ADCC North American Championship · -60 kg
2012Black belt · BJJ · Wellington "Megaton" Dias
Champion · IBJJF Euros · black belt -58 kg
Champion · IBJJF Asian Open · -58 kg and absolute
Champion · IBJJF Grand Slam Set · Black belt

Camp

Megaton Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Megaton Dias BJJ) · Phoenix, Arizona, United States Instructor
RVCA
The MMA Lab · Glendale, Arizona, United States Former
Black House MMA · United States Former
RVCA Sport Training Center · Costa Mesa, California, United States Former
Checkmat Former

Coaches

Wellington "Megaton" Dias · Grappling coach
Jason Parillo · Head coach

Fight DNA

Submission Ace

UFCalendar's style model · Women's Strawweight roster (9 fighters)

Submission Threat

98 · best in division

Punch power92

Kick power90

Punch speed92

Kick speed89

Accuracy90

Takedowns90

Ground striking92

Submissions98

Chin93

Body strength90

Cardio93

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 17-5-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed3.38per min

41% accuracy

Strikes absorbed3.74per min

53% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.07per 15 min

22% success

Takedowns stuffed41%

Submission attempts1.0per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 12-5-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed3.38per min

41% accuracy

Strikes absorbed3.74per min

53% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.07per 15 min

22% success

Takedowns stuffed41%

Submission attempts1.0per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Mackenzie Dern sits in the top 25.

All MMA

UFC

Bonus résumé

Mackenzie Dern has won 7 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $350,000.

★ Fight of the Night ×3★ Performance of the Night ×4

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Women's Strawweight top 5

Recent & upcoming opponents

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Mackenzie Dern earns per fight.

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Official UFC Ranking

Mackenzie Dern's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: Champion Women's Strawweight#5 Women's Pound-for-Pound
Meta rank: Champion Women's Strawweight
Peak: Champion Women's Strawweight
First ranked: May 16, 2018
Times ranked: 286

Women's Pound-for-Pound

Women's Strawweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1762▲15
Peak: 1777Apr 10, 2021
Rated fights: 22

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Frequently asked questions

When does Mackenzie Dern fight next?

Mackenzie Dern has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Mackenzie Dern's record?

Mackenzie Dern's professional MMA record is 17-5-0.

Who is Mackenzie Dern fighting next?

Mackenzie Dern's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Mackenzie Dern fight last?

Mackenzie Dern most recently fought Gillian Robertson at UFC 330: Makhachev vs Machado Garry on Saturday, August 15, 2026, WIN (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Mackenzie Dern fight in?

Mackenzie Dern fights at Women's Strawweight.

Is Mackenzie Dern ranked in the UFC?

Mackenzie Dern is the current UFC Women's Strawweight champion.

How many knockouts does Mackenzie Dern have?

Mackenzie Dern has 0 wins by KO/TKO and 5 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Mackenzie Dern won?

Mackenzie Dern has won 7 UFC post-fight bonuses: 3× Fight of the Night, 4× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Mackenzie Dern?

Mackenzie Dern is 5'4" (163 cm) tall.

How much does Mackenzie Dern weigh?

Mackenzie Dern weighs 115 lbs (52 kg).

What is Mackenzie Dern's reach?

Mackenzie Dern has a reach of 63" (160 cm).

How old is Mackenzie Dern?

Mackenzie Dern is 33 years old (born Mar 24, 1993).

Where is Mackenzie Dern from?

Mackenzie Dern is from the United States / Brazil.

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CAREER SUMMARY