Mackenzie Dern has her request answered and faces Amanda Cooper at UFC 224, in Rio

Mackenzie (right) returns to the octagon at UFC 224, in Rio. Photo: Instagram / mackenziedern

Mackenzie dern he asked and Ultimate answered. The Brazilian-American, who after defeating Ashley yoder at UFC 222 he asked to be on the UFC 224 card, in Rio de Janeiro, and his wish was granted. The organization announced that the black belt will face Amanda Bobby Cooper, on May 12th, in the event that marks the return of the show to Brazil. The news of the fight was released by the MMA Brasil website.

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Mackenzie dern, one of the biggest names in women's jiu-jitsu, debuted in MMA in 2016 and is undefeated in her career, with six wins in six fights. The Brazilian-American, just 24 years old, made her debut in the octagon at UFC 222, on the 3rd, when she defeated Ashley yoder in a tight split decision from the judges.

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In turn, Amanda Cooper has a professional record of three wins and three losses. The American has had four fights for the UFC and has two wins and two losses. In her last performance, 'ABC' defeated Angela Magana at UFC 218, in December 2017.

UFC 224

The main fight of UFC 224 will be a fight for the bantamweight belt (up to 61,2 kg), where the Brazilian Amanda nunes will defend his kingdom against Rachel Pennington. In the second most anticipated duel of the show, the Brazilians Vitor belfort e Lyoto Machida they fight former champions of the night. Names like: Ronaldo Jacare, John Lineker and Thales leites are also confirmed on the show.

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