In the year where she made her debut at black belt, Mackenzie Dern has already won a major title , the European Championship. Now, the fighter has her sights on the World Pro, which will be held this weekend in Abu Dhabi.
“My preparation was very good. I’m training a lot and I’m very willing to fight. I’m doing my training and fitness and trying to be as prepared as possible for the day of the tournaments “she said.
Asked what changed in her preparation for the competition, the Brazilian-American ensured that she changed only the way she trained for the length of fights. Used to fighting in 10 minutes, the tournament in the UAE , will host 6 minute black belt fights.
“The only thing that changed was training for six minutes instead of 10 minutes. So we’re doing more rolls per day just that every roll is less time. To me, it makes much difference six or 10 minutes, but I know that the competition will see many girls with different strategy, so I need to be more careful, “said Mackenzie
“It’s always good when you have a cash prize, but I try not to think about it. I do not want to just focus on that. Just winning the World Pro even without a cash prize would be very cool, so the award is kind of a bonus (laughs), “he said, mending.
Mackenzie guarantees that she focus is the title and not the money.
“I would love to go swimming with dolphins in Dubai. That would be something that would really like to do. And of course use money for paying bills and save a little bit too, right? “she added.
The World Pro has attracted the attention of many fighters and comparison with the World Championship CBJJ is inevitable. For the black belt, the financial issue is what attracts athletes, but it ensures that the traditional tournament held in the United States is still the most significant.
“It’s a good title and have more money to call the attention of athletes. I think I’ll still have to change some things to get to level World CBJJ, which still gives much more attention in my point of view. More World Pro is improving a lot. This year has seen the organization is better. “
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