Mackenzie dern celebrates victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC
Mackenzie dern He experienced the biggest night of his career last Saturday (25). In the co-main event of UFC 321In Abu Dhabi (UAE), the Brazilian defeated Virna jandiroba by unanimous decision after five even rounds and won the vacant strawweight belt (52,1 kg). Minutes later, with the title in hand, the jiu-jitsu black belt showed that she intends to be an active champion and indicated the name of Tatiana Suarez placeholder image as a possible next opponent.
At the post-event press conference, Dern said she wants to return to training quickly and is open to defending her title as soon as possible. The fighter emphasized her desire to face Suarez, a wrestling specialist and current number 2 in the rankings, in a duel that would pit two of the best grapplers in women's MMA against each other.
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"I'm already thinking about going back to the gym and improving. I know I have a target on my back now, and I want to be ready for whatever comes my way. I don't know how much choice I have as champion, but I'd love to face her." Tatiana Suarez placeholder image”, said Mackenzie.
Mackenzie Dern joins the ranks of legends
With the title, Mackenzie became the fourth Brazilian to win a UFC belt. Before her, only Jessica Stacker (straw weight), Chris Cyborg (featherweight) and Amanda nunes had reached the top. The achievement also consolidates the excellent moment of Brazilian athletes in world MMA.
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