UFC full fight video: How Mackenzie Dern answered the first skid of her career
It would be unfair to presume there was extra pressure on Mackenzie Dern when she flew to Abu Dhabi this past summer.
The renowned jiu-jitsu ace deals with stressful situations and pressure for a living. But the fact is, when she made the walk in August against Loopy Godniez, she set out to snap the only two-fight skid of her career.
In a grinder of a fight, Dern moved past her back-to-back losses and outworked Godinez for a crucial decision. You can rewatch her important win in the video above.
Saturday, Dern (15-5 MMA, 10-5 UFC) headlines UFC Fight Night 249 (ESPN+) against Amanda Ribas (12-6 MMA, 7-5 UFC) at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The fight is a rematch from a 2019 fight that Ribas won by decision.
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