In addition to Namajunas, Mackenzie Dern mentions Brazilians and other possible targets for the next fight in the UFC

Mackenzie dern at a press conference after the UFC Las Vegas 73 (Photo: Playback/YouTube)

Right after overcoming in a resounding way Angela Hill in the main fight of UFC Las Vegas 73, last Saturday (20), Mackenzie dern made clear her desire to face the former strawweight champion (up to 52,1 kg) Rose namajunas in his next Ultimate fight. The Brazilian, however, has other names in mind in case 'Thug' is not available.

In a press conference held after the event, Mackenzie dern quoted her compatriots Jessica Stacker e Marina Rodriguez and the chinese yan xiaonan, responsible for his last defeat, as possible targets for his next step in the organization.

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“I would like a rematch against Yan (Xiaonan). I think she had a great performance against Jéssica (Bate-Estaca). Our fight was very close, so I would like to have a rematch with her if Rose (Namajunas) is not available. Even Jessica Andrade, who is also a former champion. Definitely someone ahead of me, maybe in the top 5. I'm prepared for them all. (…) Even a rematch with Marina (Rodriguez). I will be prepared for whoever they give me”, guaranteed Dern.

Mentioned in the press conference, Marina Rodriguez e yan xiaonan were responsible for the last two defeats of Mackenzie dern in the octagon. The Gaucho woman occupies seventh place in the ranking, one ahead of Dern, while the Chinese is number 3. Another former champion mentioned by Mackenzie, Jessica Stacker She holds fifth place in the strawweight division.