When Is Mackenzie Dern’s Next Fight?

Mackenzie Dern is the reigning UFC women’s strawweight champion. Her elite Brazilian jiu-jitsu and striking skills were key to her success in the division and a top choice among fans whenever her MMA odds are available at BetMGM’s sportsbook.

She’s coming off a unanimous decision win over Gillian Robertson at UFC 330 on Aug. 15 to extend her current win streak to four and successfully defend her UFC gold. But when will Dern return to action inside the octagon, and who will she face next? Find out below.

When Is Mackenzie Dern’s Next Fight?

Dern’s next opponent is has yet to be determined, but former UFC strawweight queen Zhang Weili is a frontrunner to be her next challenger for the title.

Mackenzie Dern’s MMA Record and Statistics

• MMA record: 17-5

• Wins by TKO/KO: 0

• Wins by decision: 9

• Striking accuracy: 40%

• Significant strikes landed per minute: 3.43

• Significant strikes absorbed: 4.12

• Takedown average per 15 minutes: 0.88

• Submission average per 15 minutes: 1.20

• Significant strikes defense: 51%

• Takedown defense: 30%

• Knockdown average: 0.16
• Average fight time: 13:21

Mackenzie Dern’s Notable Wins

Dern’s victories inside the octagon were against Ashley Yoder, Amanda Cooper, Hannah Cifers, Randa Markos, Nina Nunes, Tecia Pennington, Angela Hill, Loopy Godínez, and Virna Jandiroba (twice).

Mackenzie Dern’s UFC Earnings

Dern’s estimated UFC earnings are around $600,000, and her average payout per fight is between $60,000 and $140,000.

Mackenzie Dern’s Team and Corner

Dern formerly trained at RVCA before it was closed down in late 2023. Since then, she has transferred to ATOS jiu-jitsu HQ in California and set up a private gym in her home.