UFC Champion Mackenzie Dern Puts All Her Curves On Full Display In Racy Swimsuit Photo
Fans can’t stop talking about Dern.
UFC strawweight champion Mackenzie Dern will step back into the cage this Saturday when she defends her title against Gillian Robertson at UFC 330. While fans celebrate her recent winning streak, her viral swimsuit pic has also attracted plenty of attention.
The 33-year-old champion is having a great momentum right now, coming in on a three-fight win streak over Loopy Godinez, Amanda Ribas, and Virna Jandiroba. Interestingly, the champion credits part of her recent growth to an unlikely hobby outside fighting.
Speaking to BBC Sport, Dern explained how playing no-limit Texas hold’em has helped her control emotions and stay patient during competition.
“In poker you need to be able to control your emotions. There’s times I’d have a pair of aces and go all in, but then no-one jumps in and you get very little money for it,” Dern said. “I’ve learned how to be more calm. Poker is a patience game. That emotional part and reading people is something I didn’t have but since poker, I’ve been able to implement that into my fighting.”
It’s a fascinating look at the mental shift that has resulted in the best run of her UFC career.
Fans React As Dern Draws Attention Outside the Octagon
Mackenzie Dern (Image Credits: Imagn)
Although Dern remains known for her achievements in MMA, she has also attracted attention through the content she shares on social media. One throwback photo from 2021 is all over now, showing her rocking a two-piece swimsuit, pairing a light gray bandeau top with dark blue bottoms.
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“Absolute perfection,” one fan wrote.
“You’re spectacular,” another fan added.
The attention comes during a busy week for Dern as she prepares for another title defense. Her opponent, Gillian Robertson, has made it clear that she plans to test the champion from the opening bell.
“This isn’t jiu-jitsu, it’s an MMA fight,” Robertson told CBS Sports. “I’m going to go in there and show her the damage I’m capable of delivering and make it a violent fight and just drown her.”
Robertson also said she wants to make the fight physical and force Dern into uncomfortable situations.
Even with that level of confidence, Dern walks into UFC 330 holding all the momentum and the belt. Fans will get to see if she keeps her streak going once the main card begins at 9 p.m. ET on Paramount+.
