Mackenzie Dern
Women's Strawweight · United States · UFC
World-class BJJ grappler with steadily improving striking
Slick submissions off the back and from any scramble
Record & stats
| Division | Women's Strawweight |
|---|---|
| Categories | MMA |
| Promotion | UFC |
| Nationality | United States |
| Born | Phoenix, Arizona, USA |
| Team | Checkmat / The MMA Lab |
| Pro debut | 2016 |
| Height | 163cm |
| Reach | 160cm |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Age | 33 |
| KO rate | 50% |
| Status | Active |
How the wins come
50% Finish rate- 8 Submission · 50%
- 8 Decision · 50%
Titles & honors
- UFC Women's Strawweight Champion
Biography
Mackenzie Dern is one of the most accomplished grapplers in MMA, a multiple-time Brazilian jiu-jitsu world and ADCC medalist who has translated her ground mastery into a UFC championship. A pro since 2016, she pairs elite submission skills with steadily improving boxing.
After years as a contender, Dern broke through to capture the vacant UFC women's strawweight title with a unanimous-decision win over Virna Jandiroba at UFC 321 on October 25, 2025 in Abu Dhabi, moving to 16-5.
Earlier in 2025 she earned a Performance of the Night submission over Amanda Ribas, underscoring her finishing threat off her back and in scrambles.
As of June 2026 she is the reigning women's strawweight champion, with a title defense against grappler Gillian Robertson lined up for UFC 330 in August.
Fight history
- WVirna JandirobaW UD 5
- WAmanda RibasW SUB R3
FAQ
- Is Mackenzie Dern a UFC champion?
- Yes. She won the vacant women's strawweight title at UFC 321 in October 2025.
- What is Mackenzie Dern known for?
- Her elite Brazilian jiu-jitsu — she is a multiple-time BJJ world and ADCC medalist.
- Who does Dern fight next?
- She is scheduled to defend her title against Gillian Robertson at UFC 330 in August 2026.
- What is Mackenzie Dern's record?
- She is 16-5 with eight submission wins as of June 2026.