Mackenzie Dern
9 stories covering Mackenzie Dern — news, results and analysis.
Yan Xiaonan Eyes a Dern Rematch — But Denise Gomes Stands in the Way
The #4 strawweight returns from a 16-month layoff in Shanghai, chasing a title shot against a champion she already beat back in 2022.
Aug 25, 2026
Din Thomas Apologizes to Gillian Robertson for UFC 330 Retirement Blindside
The longtime coach called his live-TV exit 'despicable' after Robertson's title bid — a partnership that spanned seven years and a five-fight win streak.
Aug 17, 2026
Makhachev outpoints Machado Garry to defend welterweight crown at UFC 330
Islam Makhachev takes a clean five-round unanimous decision in Philly to move to 29-1, while Mackenzie Dern grinds out her own 25-minute win.
Aug 16, 2026
Mackenzie Dern Sees Cracks in Gillian Robertson's Grappling Before UFC 330
The strawweight champ points out Robertson has been armbarred and leglocked on the mats — while Dern's own submission defense stays clean.
Aug 15, 2026
Makhachev vs Garry: One Win From UFC's Longest Winning Streak
Islam Makhachev sits tied with Anderson Silva at 16 straight UFC wins. Beat Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 and the record is his alone.
Aug 15, 2026
Makhachev vs Machado Garry: Weights Are In for UFC 330 in Philly
The 28-1 welterweight champ and the No. 1 contender both hit the mark ahead of Saturday's title fight at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
Aug 14, 2026
Why Coaches Say Champion Dern Should Box, Not Grapple, Robertson
A veteran corner argues the safest path for the strawweight champ against Gillian Robertson at UFC 330 runs through her hands, not her jiu-jitsu.
Aug 11, 2026
Makhachev Puts 16-Fight Streak on the Line vs Machado Garry at UFC 330
Islam Makhachev headlines a two-title card in Philadelphia this Saturday, facing #1 welterweight Ian Machado Garry (17-1) with a 16-fight win streak on the table.
Aug 10, 2026
Makhachev vs Garry: Can 'The Future' Topple P4P's Last Man Standing?
Three of February's top-four pound-for-pound fighters have already lost in 2026. Islam Makhachev, welterweight champ and 10-1 opponent Ian Machado Garry, are next up at UFC 330.
Aug 9, 2026