Dern’s Run from UFC Vegas 101 to Strawweight Champion
Mackenzie Dern submitted Amanda Ribas by armbar at 4:56 of the third round in their January 11, 2025 rematch. Dern’s August 3, 2024 win over Lupita Godinez started the streak; Amanda Ribas was Dern’s second consecutive win, followed by Jandiroba and Robertson that carried Dern to the strawweight title, which she has since defended.
Dern Finished the Rematch in Round Three
The main event of the January 11, 2025 card was a strawweight rematch between Dern and Ribas. Dern secured the armbar late in the third round, with the official result recorded at 4:56. The event results and judges’ scorecards confirm the finish and timing.
She Won the Vacant Strawweight Title
Dern followed the Ribas win with a unanimous decision over Virna Jandiroba on October 25, 2025, capturing the vacant strawweight championship. The official event recap records the title win.
Dern Defended Her Title in 2026
On August 15, 2026, Dern defended the belt against Gillian Robertson at the Philadelphia event. She won by unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the fight 49-46, 49-46, and 48-47. The official scorecards confirm the result.
Sources
- January 2025 event results
- Ribas rematch scorecards
- Title fight results
- 2026 title defense scorecards
