M. Dern (photo) was defeated by M. Rodriguez in the UFC Las Vegas 39. (Photo: Disclosure/UFC.com)
Defeat in battle before Marina Rodriguez in the main fight of UFC Las Vegas 39 didn't shake Mackenzie dern. Protagonist, together with her compatriot, of a great show for the public, worthy of the 'Fight of the Night' award, the Brazilian does not regret the negative result. On the contrary. On social media, the strawweight (up to 52,1kg) celebrated her performance and pointed out the learning from her commitment.
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“Thank you all so much for your support. It wasn't the result that I trained so hard, but this fight was the biggest learning experience of my career. Finally, I have a lot to study and fix to evolve even further, to achieve my dreams and become an even better athlete. I would definitely like a finish, but having all these rounds for me to work on was a blessing,” Mackenzie wrote on her Instagram account.
Aware that he promoted a great spectacle, Dern also showed sportsmanship. The fighter took the opportunity to congratulate her opponent, in addition to celebrating the US$50 (more than R$270) received as a bonus.
“Congratulations, Marina, for yesterday’s fight! We made history. Thanks, Dana (White) for the fight of the night bonus. Always very special,” she concluded.
Candidate for a future title fight, Mackenzie ended up defeated in a unanimous decision by the judges. The stumble marked the second defeat in the athlete's career, which has 11 positive results as a professional in MMA.
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