ChampionWomen's StrawweightACTIVE
Mackenzie Dern
15-5
3 Win Streak
Age
32
Height
5'4"
Weight
116 lbs
Reach
63"
Avg Fight Time
13:27
Gym
Megaton Dias BJJ
UFC Record
11-5(16 bouts)
Wins By
0 KO 5 Sub 6 Dec
Losses By
1 KO 0 Sub 4 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 4R3 5R5 2
Last 5
WWWLL
Finish Rate
53%
Bonuses
6
Style
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Location
United States
Last Fight2025-10-25
VJ
W - Virna Jandiroba
SubmissionR3 4:56
Armbar From Mount
Opponent Last Bout
L - Mackenzie DernSubmissionR2 4:48· Armbar From Back Control
Fight History
WIN
AR
vs Amanda Ribas
UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Ribas 2· 2025-09-27
Submission
Armbar From Mount
R3 4:56
SubmissionArmbar From Mount·R3 4:56
WIN
LG
vs Loopy Godinez
UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
AH
vs Angela Hill
UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Hill· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
LOSS
YX
vs Yan Xiaonan
UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Yan· 2025-09-27
Decision - Majority
R5 5:00
Decision - Majority·R5 5:00
LOSS
MR
vs Marina Rodriguez
UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Rodriguez· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
NN
vs Nina Nunes
UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Holland· 2025-09-27
Submission
Armbar From Mount
R1 4:48
SubmissionArmbar From Mount·R1 4:48
WIN
RM
vs Randa Markos
UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Woodley· 2025-09-27
Submission
Armbar From Mount
R1 3:44
SubmissionArmbar From Mount·R1 3:44
WIN
HC
vs Hannah Cifers
UFC Fight Night: Woodley vs. Burns· 2025-09-27
Submission
Kneebar From Bottom Guard
R1 2:36
SubmissionKneebar From Bottom Guard·R1 2:36
LOSS
AR
vs Amanda Ribas
UFC Fight Night: Joanna vs. Waterson· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
AL
vs Amanda Lemos
UFC 298: Volkanovski vs. Topuria· 2024-02-17
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
JA
vs Jessica Andrade
UFC 295: Prochazka vs. Pereira· 2023-11-11
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R2 3:15
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 3:15
WIN
TP
vs Tecia Pennington
UFC 273: Volkanovski vs. The Korean Zombie· 2022-04-09
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
VJ
vs Virna Jandiroba
UFC 256: Figueiredo vs. Moreno· 2020-12-12
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
AC
vs Amanda Cooper
UFC 224: Nunes vs. Pennington· 2018-05-12
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 2:27
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 2:27
WIN
AY
vs Ashley Yoder
UFC 222: Cyborg vs. Kunitskaya· 2018-03-03
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
VJ
vs Virna Jandiroba
UFC 321: Aspinall vs. Gane
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
-134FAV
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00·-134
Fighter Archetype
Submission Artist
Versatile Grappler
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.3/min
Grappling
0.89 TD
Defense
52%
⚖️Mackenzie adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
40 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Knees
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+73% vs div avg
73%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Elbows
55%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Leg Kicks
45%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🥊Head/Hand
Jabs
40%
⭐Other
Counters
40%
Armbars
38%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
4× detected
Clinch → Takedown
4× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Knees (73%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (128%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 253% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
5
100% of career finishes
🔒 Submission Arsenal (3 techniques, 5 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#31
20% of subs
From Mount
Armbar From Mount
#13
60% of subs
From Guard
Kneebar From Bottom Guard
#21
20% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡🔒 Submission specialist: 100% of career finishes via submission. Elite grappling with dangerous ground finishing.
- 🎯🔒 Submission arsenal: 3 different submission techniques. Led by Armbar From Mount (3x). Versatile ground finisher.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.⚠️
Vulnerability: TD Acc% is below average (18/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (52%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
40%
Below Avg
Division Rank#24 of 30
0%100%
Striking Defense
52%
Average
Division Rank#22 of 30
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
38% acc73%
Clinch
66% acc10%
Ground
86% acc17%
Striking Differential-0.59/min
3.31 landed/min3.90 absorbed/min
3.31
Landed/Min
3.90
Absorbed/Min
0.15
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed668
Sig. Strikes Attempted1658
Key Insights
Mackenzie is a distance-first striker, with 72% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 76% targeting the head.
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 73% of output at range with 38% accuracy.
Effective ground striker: 17% from ground at 86% accuracy.
High pace fighter: 6.1 strikes/min engagement.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
18%
Low
Division Rank#26 of 30
0%100%
TD Defense
25%
Low
Division Rank#28 of 30
0%100%
TD Success Rate
1%
Landed
1
Defended
67
Total
68
0.89
TD / 15min
1.19
Sub / 15min
1
TD Landed
68
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
12
Landed
68
Attempted
18%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
16 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
50%
R2
38%
R3
13%
Key Insights
TD defense at 25% could be a vulnerability.
Active submission threat (1.19/15min).
Lower TD accuracy (18%).
Prolific submission hunter: 16 career attempts.
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
668
0.91
Ratio
Absorbed
734
Chin Rating
AverageKD Exchange
2/5
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
41.3
High
Strikes/Min
6.1
Standing %
73%
R3 vs R1 Output
100%
Key Insights
⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.91x) - absorbs more than deals.
🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.
⚙️ High engagement score (41.3) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 16 fights
R1 Control
1:24
R2 Control
0:57
R3 Control
1:21
R1 to Final
+9%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Transitions to grappling-heavy strategy in later rounds (+12.7pp).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+6.2pp
Body
-0.8pp
Leg
-5.4pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+12.7pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
Championship Rounds
Based on 4 five-round fights
Rounds 1-3 Avg
16.2
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
19.5
sig strikes / round
Output Change
121%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Championship Ready
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#19
of 30
🥉 Mid-range
Absorption
#17
of 30
🥉 Mid-range
Accuracy
#24
of 30
📉 Below Average
Str Defense
#22
of 30
🥉 Mid-range
Knockdowns
#9
of 30
🥈 Top 50%
Takedowns
#20
of 30
🥉 Mid-range
Submissions
#5
of 30
🥇 Top 25%
Damage Ratio
#23
of 30
📉 Below Average
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2763
StrongCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights