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Mackenzie Dern Outgrapples Gillian Robertson to Retain UFC Strawweight Title

Mackenzie Dern Outgrapples Gillian Robertson to Retain UFC Strawweight Title

Mackenzie Dern successfully defended her UFC strawweight championship, outgrappling Gillian Robertson over five rounds to earn a unanimous decision at UFC 330.

Full Circle Moment for Mackenzie Dern as Two-Time Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship Champion Marks UFC Title Win Where it Began

Full Circle Moment for Mackenzie Dern as Two-Time Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship Champion Marks UFC Title Win Where it Began

Ten years ago, Brazilian-American won back-to-back gold medals in jiu-jitsu in the UAE capital – on October 25, she returned to become the first woman to win a UFC title in the Middle East Abu Dhabi, November 4, 2025: Abu Dhabi has always held a special place

HISTORIC NIGHT IN ABU DHABI AS MACKENZIE DERN BECOMES THE FIRST WOMAN TO WIN A UFC TITLE IN THE MIDDLE EAST

HISTORIC NIGHT IN ABU DHABI AS MACKENZIE DERN BECOMES THE FIRST WOMAN TO WIN A UFC TITLE IN THE MIDDLE EAST

Tom Aspinall vs Ciryl Gane heavyweight title bout ends in a no-contest following an accidental eye poke, wrapping up a dramatic night at Etihad Arena Abu Dhabi, UAE: Mackenzie Dern became the first woman to win a UFC title in the Middle East after defeating Virna Jandiroba to claim

Cruising With Champions

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Cruising With Champions

Crystal waters, Cocktails, and Clean mats. Water slides, jacuzzis, sun-bathing, and multiple time World Champions. These were items on the checklist that I expected to encounter when I signed up for my first Grappler’s Escape cruise. Little did I know that what was in store would defy all

5 Mindset Lessons World Champion Mackenzie Dern Can Teach You

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5 Mindset Lessons World Champion Mackenzie Dern Can Teach You

Mackenzie Dern won it all. Practically born on the mats, the 24-year-old has made her transition to MMA after insanely active and successful run in BJJ. Two-time world champion as a black belt, ADCC champion and WPJJC open class champion, Mackenzie has a lot to teach for

San Diego Open: Erberth Wins Double Gold; Bia Beats Mackenzie

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San Diego Open: Erberth Wins Double Gold; Bia Beats Mackenzie

It was an eventful day of matches this Saturday, May 13, in Southern California. For the first time ever, the IBJJF held an event in sunny San Diego, a city with one of the strongest Jiu-Jitsu scenes in the USA. As expected, the event reached full capacity and also

ICYMI: Bia chokes Dern in Rio; Gi and No-Gi in LA; Results From Rome, Chicago

It was another busy weekend in the Jiu-Jitsu universe. There was great action all over the world with awesome events in Rio, Rome, Chicago and LA, among many other places. As usual, we present you a quick roundup of all the action this weekend in case you missed something.

Mackenzie Dern Teaches How to Set Up a Triangle Choke From the Spider Guard

Mackenzie Dern Teaches How to Set Up a Triangle Choke From the Spider Guard

She is today the most recognizable face in the Jiu-Jitsu community. Mackenzie Dern turns 24 years old this Friday, March 24. After winning all she could hope for with the gi, Dern has transitioned to MMA is already making huge headlines. Just recently, UFC President Dana White said that

Mackenzie, Dominyka and Bia Teach Three Techniques to Make Your Jiu-Jitsu Better

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Mackenzie, Dominyka and Bia Teach Three Techniques to Make Your Jiu-Jitsu Better

On International Women’s day, we went through our archives to find three videos with the current numbers 1, 2 and 3 in the IBJJF adult black belt ranking. Mackenzie Dern, Dominyka Obelenyte and Beatriz Mesquita have all the qualities of a great champion. They are talented, dedicated and fearless.

Make 2017 Better Than Ever With Advice from these 5 Superstars!

The new year is hours away. It’s time to evaluate what we’ve done in the past 12 months, but also start planing for what comes ahead. During 2016, we brought you tips and advice from some of the best Jiu-Jitsu competitors in the world. On the last

Tayane Porfírio beats Nathiely and Mackenzie in Brazil: "I learn a little more with each match as a black belt."

Tayane Porfírio beats Nathiely and Mackenzie in Brazil: "I learn a little more with each match as a black belt."

Maybe you didn’t notice, but the IBJJF South-American championship, this weekend in Barueri, Brazil, featured a very stacked bracket in the adult female black belt open class division. The semifinals had three huge names fighting for the gold medal. Mackenzie Dern, Tayane Porfírio and Nathiely de Jesus will

Grand Slam Tokyo: Pena, Xande Wage Big battle; Dern, Arges, Satoshi, Others Win Big

Grand Slam Tokyo: Pena, Xande Wage Big battle; Dern, Arges, Satoshi, Others Win Big

The UAEJJF held the second leg of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu Tour this Sunday, October 23, in Tokyo, Japan. Some of the biggest names in today’s competition circuit travelled to the land of the rising sun to fight for their share of over $100,000 in

ICYMI: Dern Wins 2nd in MMA; Jones Shows Up at Naga Event; IBJJF, UAEJJF Results

ICYMI: Dern Wins 2nd in MMA; Jones Shows Up at Naga Event; IBJJF, UAEJJF Results

Another weekend has come and gone and once again there as grappling action for all. Here’s a quick roundup of the best that happened in the past three days in case you missed something. Mackenzie Dern’s Rear Naked Chokoplata The 2X black belt world champion stepped on a

ICYMI: Jackson beats Tonon, Mackenzie edges out Talita, IBJJF and UAEJJF results

It was a action packed weekend indeed with Jiu-Jitsu in all forms and shapes. There were super matches with and without the gi, tournaments for big prizes and two IBJJF events in the USA and Brazil. We tried to stack all together in case you missed something. Grappling Pro

Asian Open: Calasans, Dern open class champions; other results

Asian Open: Calasans, Dern open class champions; other results

The IBJJF held this weekend in Tokyo, Japan the 2016 Asian Open championship. Some of the belt competitors in the world gathered at the historical Budokan Arena for two days of great Jiu-Jitsu. In the black belt division, Claudio Calasans Jr. and Mackenzie Dern were the standouts after winning

Watch: Mackenzie Has Dominant Performance to Win MMA Debut via Unanimous Decision

Watch: Mackenzie Has Dominant Performance to Win MMA Debut via Unanimous Decision

In the first MMA fight of her career, Mackenzie Dern had good control of the action during all three rounds to beat Kenia Rosas via unanimous decision. The fight took place this evening, at Legacy FC 58. Two nasty armbars almost put an end to the match in the first

Exclusive: Mackenzie Talks About Her MMA Debut Hours Before the Fight

Exclusive: Mackenzie Talks About Her MMA Debut Hours Before the Fight

Two-time black belt world champion Mackenzie Dern is in the final stages of her training camp for a new chapter of her career. This Friday, July 22, in Lake Charles, LA, she will make her much-anticipated MMA debut at Legacy 58, against Kenia Rosas, who will also be

Brazilian Neck Tie

September 2015 - Issue 36

Jiu-Jitsu’s Girl Next Door: Mackenzie Dern Koala Guard Sweep Mackenzie Dern demonstrates her often used Koala Guard Sweep. Koala Guard Sweep Using The Lapel Mackenzie Dern demonstrates her often used Koala Guard Sweep while using her opponent’s lapel. Koala Guard Sweep if Opponent Catches Half Guard Mackenzie

Behind the Scenes from 2015 World-Pro Championships

Behind the Scenes from 2015 World-Pro Championships

Filmmaker Josh Halvatzis of GOLIVE Films put together this great behind the scenes look at the goings on at this year’s World Professional Championship from Abu Dhabi. This is the first of two parts. The video includes conversations with Jackson Sousa, Luanna Zlzugui, Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida and others.

Mackenzie Dern Defeats Vanessa Nascimento UAEJJF WPC Open Female

After coming off the extremely close win over Gabi Garcia in the semi-final nobody would have faulted Mackenzie Dern if she came out flat or looking tired against the very talented and larger Vanessa Nascimento for the Open Final. But Mackenzie came to win and that’s just what

Mackenzie Dern Defeats Gabi Garcia

Mackenzie Dern Defeats Gabi Garcia

Mackenzie Dern has managed to do what no woman since Luciana Dias choked her out in 2008 – defeat Gabi Garcia as a black belt in an Open Semi-Final match. Gabi’s seven year run as not being defeated in black belt competition was broken today. The win came via