MACKENZIE DERN wowed fans by celebrating her UFC victory over Randa Markos with a cheeky dance in the octagon. A first-round submission victory over the Canadian saw Dern bag the Performance of the Night honour. With a ninth MMA win under her belt having hardly broken a sweat, the Brazilian-American had plenty of energy left […]
MACKENZIE DERN wowed fans by celebrating her UFC victory over Randa Markos with a cheeky dance in the octagon.
A first-round submission victory over the Canadian saw Dern bag the Performance of the Night honour.
With a ninth MMA win under her belt having hardly broken a sweat, the Brazilian-American had plenty of energy left to perform a little jig.
The nature of the victory was far from a surprise for Dern’s followers, with the 27-year-old a world champion in jiu-jitsu and a veteran of the grappling circuit.
Dern is fast gaining a reputation in UFC having won six of her ten MMA fights via submission – alongside last year’s defeat to Amanda Ribas.
After the fight, she proclaimed: “I’m so happy. I really wanted to show my hands a little more.
“I don’t know why the girls want to stay on the ground with me. I got a submission, representing jiu-jitsu.”
No UFC fighter has ever won more strawweight contests via submission than Dern, with this her third.
A flawless showing!
— UFC (@ufc) September 20, 2020@MackenzieDern, have yourself a night! #UFCVegas11 pic.twitter.com/YEbkoxYtJc
1⃣ 0⃣ Fights
— UFC on BT Sport (@btsportufc) September 20, 2020
9⃣ Wins
6⃣ Submissions
Submission specialist @MackenzieDern scores her second win of 2020 and puts the division on notice!#UFCVegas11 pic.twitter.com/VhQtre79cK
And her fellow pros were left in awe at the ease with which she continues to put opponents on the floor.
Michael Bisping tweeted: “Let’s go parillo!!!! First time working with Mackenzie Dern. Gonna be great no doubt!”
Jon Jones said: “Jujitsu lessons by McKenzie.”
And Aljamain Sterling wrote: “The high level of BJJ [Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu] IQ required to transition into that armbar finish says A LOT! This division needs to pay attention here.
“On the feet, take advantage bc Dern just needs one TD and she can end the show in multiple creative fashions. I love BJJ and I’m always blown away by her.”
While Tatiana Suarez commented: “Beautiful bjj as always by Dern.”
Wow beautiful finish by @MackenzieDern wow
— GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) September 20, 2020#UFCVegas11
Congratulations @MackenzieDern
— Leonardo Santos (@LeoSantosbjj) September 20, 2020#bjj
