Best fights of Mackenzie Dern
Over 10 years as a professional, Mackenzie Dern has compiled a 17-5 (8) record, including two title fights across two weight classes. Here are her top 10 best fights.
1. Mackenzie Dern defeats Gillian Robertson
On August 15, 2026 Mackenzie Dern defended her UFC Women's strawweight title against Gillian Robertson. Dern was 33 years old with a record of 16-5, and Robertson was 31 with a record of 17-8. Dern was on a 3-fight winning streak and Robertson was on a 5-fight winning streak. Dern won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
2. Mackenzie Dern defeats Virna Jandiroba in their 2nd fight
On October 25, 2025 Mackenzie Dern fought Virna Jandiroba for the vacant UFC Women's strawweight title. It was their second meeting. Dern was 32 years old with a record of 15-5, and Jandiroba was 37 with a record of 22-3. Dern was on a 2-fight winning streak and Jandiroba was on a 5-fight winning streak. Dern won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
3. Mackenzie Dern defeats Virna Jandiroba
On December 12, 2020 Mackenzie Dern faced Virna Jandiroba in a strawweight bout. Dern was 27 years old with a record of 9-1, and Jandiroba was 32 with a record of 16-1. Both Dern and Jandiroba were on a 2-fight winning streak. Dern won via unanimous decision.
4. Mackenzie Dern defeats Loopy Godinez
On August 3, 2024 Mackenzie Dern faced Loopy Godinez in a strawweight bout. Dern was 31 years old with a record of 13-5, and Godinez was 30 with a record of 12-4. Dern was on a 2-fight losing streak and Godinez was coming off a loss. Dern won via unanimous decision.
5. Mackenzie Dern defeats Angela Hill
On May 20, 2023 Mackenzie Dern faced Angela Hill in a strawweight bout. Dern was 30 years old with a record of 12-3, and Hill was 38 with a record of 15-12. Dern was coming off a loss, while Hill was on a 2-fight winning streak. Dern won via unanimous decision.
6. Mackenzie Dern loses to Marina Rodriguez via unanimous decision
On October 9, 2021 Mackenzie Dern faced Marina Rodriguez in a strawweight bout. Dern was 28 years old with a record of 11-1, and Rodriguez was 34 with a record of 14-1-2. Dern was on a 4-fight winning streak and Rodriguez was on a 2-fight winning streak. Dern lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Rodriguez.
7. Mackenzie Dern loses to Amanda Lemos via unanimous decision
On February 17, 2024 Mackenzie Dern faced Amanda Lemos in a strawweight bout. Dern was 30 years old with a record of 13-4, and Lemos was 36 with a record of 13-3-1. Both Dern and Lemos were coming off a loss. Dern lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Lemos.
8. Mackenzie Dern submits Nina Nunes
On April 10, 2021 Mackenzie Dern faced Nina Nunes in a strawweight bout. Dern was 28 years old with a record of 10-1, and Nunes was 0 with a record of 0-0. Dern was on a 3-fight winning streak. Dern submitted Nina Nunes via armbar in the 1st round.
9. Mackenzie Dern loses to Yan Xiaonan via majority decision
On October 1, 2022 Mackenzie Dern faced Yan Xiaonan in a strawweight bout. Dern was 29 years old with a record of 12-2, and Xiaonan was 33 with a record of 16-3. Dern was coming off a win, while Xiaonan was on a 2-fight losing streak. Dern lost via majority decision. Went the distance with Xiaonan.
10. Mackenzie Dern submits Randa Markos
On September 19, 2020 Mackenzie Dern faced Randa Markos in a strawweight bout. Dern was 27 years old with a record of 8-1, and Markos was 0 with a record of 0-0. Dern was coming off a win. Dern submitted Randa Markos via armbar in the 1st round.