Mackenzie Dern Biography-Wiki

Mackenzie Dern is an American professional mixed martial artist as well as a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner. Dern was born as Mackenzie Lynne Dern on 24th March 1993 in Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.

She is a retired world No. 1 ranked IBJJF competitor, currently ranked 6th among the female divisions. Dern is an ADCC as well as a no gi BJJ (black belt) World Champion.

Mackenzie Dern Age and Birthday

Mackenzie Lynne Dern was born on 24th March 1993 in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. She celebrates her birthday on March 24 every year. Dern is 27 years old as of 2020.

Mackenzie Dern Height and Weight

Dern stands at a height of 5 feet 4 inches (1.63 m or 163 cm)tall. She has a weight of 115 lb (52 kg; 8 st 3 lb).
Dern has Green eyes and brown hair color. She wears shoe size 6 and her body measurements include34-28-36 inches.

Mackenzie Dern Education

Dern started training by the age of 3 and practicing with her father and stepmother who is also a black belt, Luciana Tavares. Mackenzie began competing at a young age, as well as started competing in the adult divisions at fourteen years old.

Dern was the winner of a world championship in every belt level as she progressed to black belt rank, which was awarded to her by her father in December 2012, 3 months before her 20th birthday. She is a graduate of Ironwood High School in Glendale, Arizona.

Mackenzie Dern Family | Parents | Siblings | Father

Dern was born in Arizona as the daughter of Wellington “Megaton” Dias who is a highly decorated grappling competitor himself. She is Of Brazilian descent. During her childhood, she grew up traveling back as well as forth between Arizona and her father’s native Brazil.

She is fluent in English as well as Portuguese. She stated that Portuguese has become her primary tongue, explaining that “my Dad and step Mom are both Brazilian. My boyfriend speaks Portuguese. I’m speaking Portuguese more than English. I still have lots of interactions in English of course. But I think in Portuguese, anything to do with the fight is all in Portuguese in my mind, I dream in Portuguese.”

Mackenzie is the only female Jiu-Jitsu competitor to have won Gold Medals, at Black Belt level, at each of the 5 principal/the highest ranking IBJJF Gi Championships – the other events are the Worlds, the Euros, the Pan Ams as well as the Brazilian Nationals due to her six 1st place finishes at the Asian Open.

After doing our research, details about her mother are not known to the public and it is also not known if she has any siblings. However, this information will be updated as soon as it is available.

Mackenzie Dern Husband

Mackenzie Dern is married to professional surfer Wesley Santos. The couple has a daughter Moa named
Moa, born on 9th June 2019. In February 2019, she reported that she had put her MMA career on hold due to pregnancy.

Mackenzie Dern Net Worth

Dern has an estimated net worth of  $2 Million – $5 Million dollars. She has accumulated her worth from her successful career as a professional mixed martial artist as well as a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner.

Mackenzie Dern Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Mackenzie Dern.

• Full Name:  Mackenzie Lynne Dern
• Age: 27 years (2020)
• Date of Birth: 24th March 1993

• Place of Birth: Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
• Education‎: Ironwood High School in Glendale, Arizona
• Birthday: March 24

• Nationality: American
• Father’s Name: Wellington “Megaton” Dias
• Mother’s Name: To be updated

• Siblings: To be updated
• Spouse: Surfer Wesley Santos
• Children: Moa

• Height: 5 feet 4 inches (1.63 m or 163 cm)
• Weight: 115 lb (52 kg; 8 st 3 lb)
• Profession: Mixed martial artist as well as a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner

• Known For:  As a former world No. 1 ranked IBJJF competitor, currently ranked 6th among the female divisions. She is an ADCC and no-gi BJJ (black belt) World Champion.
• Net worth: $2 Million – $5 Million dollars
• Salary: To be updated

Mackenzie Dern Career  | ESPN

Dern fought under Legacy Fighting Alliance with a record of 4-0 before signing with Invicta Fighting Championship (Invicta) in November 2017. Dern made her Invicta debut on 8th December 2017, at Invicta FC 26: Maia vs. Niedzwiedz against Kaline Medeiros. She won the fight via an armbar in round three. Dern made her promotional debut against Ashley Yoder on 3rd March 2018, at UFC 222. She won the fight via split decision.

She faced Amanda Cooper on 12th May 2018 at UFC 224. At the weigh-ins, Dern weighed in at 123 pounds, 7 pounds over the strawweight non-title fight upper limit of 116 pounds. As a result, the bout proceeded at catchweight and Dern was fined 30% of her purse. She won the fight via submission through a rear naked choke in the first round.

After a hiatus from maternity leave, Dern faced Amanda Ribas on 12th October 2019 at UFC on ESPN+ 19. She lost the fight via unanimous decision. Dern was expected to face Ariane Carnelossi on 25th April 25, 2020 at UFC Fight Night 173. Carnelossi was forced to withdraw from the bout due to travel restriction.

Dern was scheduled to face Hannah Cifers on 25th April 2020 at UFC Fight Night 173. However, on April 9 the promotion reported that this event was postponed.

The pairing eventually took place on 30th May 2020 at UFC on ESPN: Woodley vs. Burns. Dern won the fight with a first-round kneebar – becoming the first woman to finish a fight by any form of leg lock in UFC history. This win also attained her first Performance of the Night award.

Mackenzie Dern History

Mackenzie Dern who is 27 years old as of 2020 made UFC history by becoming the first woman to finish an opponent with a leglock submission.

It all went down at Apex, a UFC-owned facility in Las Vegas, during the UFC on ESPN 9 event show headlined by Gilbert Burns’ dominant win over the former UFC champion Tyron Woodley.

Dern, a former No.1 world-ranked Brazilian jiu jitsu competitor with multiple gold medals in gi and no gi competitions, joined the UFC in 2018.

Though she suffered her first MMA loss in her most recent bout, a decision defeat to Amanda Ribas at a UFC Fight Night event in Florida in October 2019, she rebounded in style by submitting Hannah Cifers after two minutes and 36 seconds on Saturday.

Cifers began the fight with a strategy reliant on pressure, landing 11 of 31 strikes, but Dern eventually got her opponent to the ground, extended the knee, and made her compatriot tap with a kneebar – the first of its kind in UFC women’s history.

“I think that’s a start, a good step forward in making history, showing my potential, that’s really what I wanted,” Dern said after her first-round submission victory.

The fight against Ribas last year was her first since returning to sport following maternity leave, fighting four months after giving birth to her daughter.

“I came back from the pregnancy, I fought Amanda, I fought good with Amanda Ribas, but I wasn’t able to really show how I was … Amanda was better than me that day,” she said.

That she was able to score such a rare finish, in an area of combat she has exceled in throughout her career, sweetened her triumph, Dern said.

“I think nothing better than to do a submission that no one has ever done and show that, hey I’m a jiu-jitsu girl and yes I’m here and ready to be in the UFC.”

She added: “I’m coming for the belt.”

“I don’t know why people think being a mum is such a big thing,” Dern told the media via remote link after her fight.

“Being a mum is great. The biggest thing is routine. With athletes, it’s sleep, rest, and just being mentally there,” she said.

Smiling, Dern added: “It’s hard with a daughter, running around the house and when you’re asleep she’s, like, kicking you and wants to see you.”

Dern then talked-up the 23-time Grand Slam tennis champion Serena Williams, who won the 2017 Australian Open while eight weeks pregnant, then returned to the sport in the following year.

She won her first tennis title since maternity leave earlier this year, beating Jessica Pegula in the final of the 2020 ASB Classic, a WTA Tour event.

“I hope this proves to everyone … Serena Williams conquered so much being a mum so it’s great to see mums proving ourselves,” Dern said.

Frequently Asked Questions About Mackenzie Dern

Who is Mackenzie Dern?

Mackenzie Dern is an American professional mixed martial artist as well as a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner. Dern was born as Mackenzie Lynne Dern on 24th March 1993 in Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.

How old is Mackenzie Dern?

Mackenzie Lynne Dern was born on 24th March 1993 in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. She celebrates her birthday on March 24 every year. Dern is 27 years old as of 2020.

How tall is Mackenzie Dern?

Dern stands at a height of 5 feet 4 inches (1.63 m or 163 cm)

Is Mackenzie Dern married?

Yes, she is married to Surfer Wesley Santos. The couple has a daughter Moa named
Moa, born on 9th June 2019. In February 2019, she reported that she had put her MMA career on hold due to pregnancy.

How much is Mackenzie Dern worth?

Dern has an approximate net worth ranging between $2 Million – $5 Million dollars. This amount has been accrued from her successful career as a mixed martial artist as well as a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner.

Where does Mackenzie Dern live?

Because of personal reasons, Dern has not shared her precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of her house.

Is Mackenzie Dern dead or alive?

Dern is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where is Mackenzie Dern Now?

Dern is pursuing her career  as a professional mixed martial artist as well as a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner.
She is focusing her energy on Hannah Cifers (10-4) — they face off Saturday in Las Vegas at UFC Fight Night. Dern — one of the top-ranked.

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