Super successful BJJ black belt and UFC strawweight contender Mackenzie Dern has received her ADCC 2024 invite!
She will compete in the new -55kg division, this August at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Mackenzie Dern boasts an impressive resume, including multiple IBJJF world titles – as well as victories over seasoned competitors like Tammi Musumeci, Michelle Nicolini, and Gabi Garcia.
Since transitioning to mixed martial arts, Dern has earned a considerable success in the UFC’s strawweight division.
After a flawless 5-0 record in other promotions, she joined the UFC in 2018; securing notable wins before encountering several setbacks, including a loss to Amanda Ribas.
Despite facing adversity, Dern remains a prominent figure in the UFC’s strawweight division – consistently competing among the top contenders and maintaining her #8 ranking.
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