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Makhachev-Garry headlines UFC 330 as Dern meets Robertson for strawweight gold
ufc-news24 days ago

Makhachev-Garry headlines UFC 330 as Dern meets Robertson for strawweight gold

UFC 330 (Aug. 15, 2026, at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia) will feature Islam Makhachev defending his welterweight title in a five-round main event vs. No. 1 Ian Garry on Paramount+, with Mackenzie Dern putting her 115-pound belt on the line against No. 5 Gillian Robertson in the co-main. Makhachev moved up from lightweight to capture the crown and carries a historic win streak, while Garry has won back-to-back against ranked foes. Dern has surged in the strawweight division, and Robertson has won five straight, including a win over Amanda Lemos. Expect additional UFC 330 fight announcements soon.

via MMA Mania|
#gillian-robertson#ian-garry#islam-makhachev
Makhachev-Garry Headline UFC 330; Dern Challenges Robertson for Strawweight in Philly
sports24 days ago

Makhachev-Garry Headline UFC 330; Dern Challenges Robertson for Strawweight in Philly

Dana White announced UFC 330 in Philadelphia for August 15, featuring Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry as the main event for the welterweight title and Mackenzie Dern defending her strawweight belt against Gillian Robertson in the co-main. The card will be at Xfinity Mobile Arena and streamed on Paramount+, with White praising Philly’s fans.

via UFC.com|
#islam-makhachev#mackenzie-dern#mma
Makhachev set to defend welterweight crown vs Garry at UFC 330, Dern vs Robertson in co-main
sports24 days ago

Makhachev set to defend welterweight crown vs Garry at UFC 330, Dern vs Robertson in co-main

UFC 330 will feature Islam Makhachev defending the welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry in the Aug. 15 main event at Philadelphia's Xfinity Mobile Arena, with Mackenzie Dern defending her strawweight title against Gillian Robertson in the co-main; the card also includes Erin Blanchfield vs Jasmine Jasudavicius in a key women's flyweight bout.

via MMA Fighting|
#gillian-robertson#ian-machado-garry#islam-makhachev
UFC 321: Aspinall Gears Up for Heavyweight Clash with Gane Amid Weigh-In Controversies
sports8 months ago

UFC 321: Aspinall Gears Up for Heavyweight Clash with Gane Amid Weigh-In Controversies

The article provides predictions for UFC 321, highlighting Tom Aspinall's favored victory over Ciryl Gane to claim the heavyweight title, and discusses key fights including Mackenzie Dern's potential to become champion, Umar Nurmagomedov's expected win, and other main card bouts. Aspinall is predicted to dominate Gane, while Dern is favored in her rematch, and Nurmagomedov is expected to impress with a late submission. The event takes place in Abu Dhabi with multiple exciting matchups.

via MMA Fighting|
#ciryl-gane#mackenzie-dern#sports
Mackenzie Dern Aims for UFC 321 Title Win to Boost Readiness and Division Dynamics
sports8 months ago

Mackenzie Dern Aims for UFC 321 Title Win to Boost Readiness and Division Dynamics

Mackenzie Dern, preparing for her first UFC title fight against Virna Jandiroba at UFC 321, admits she may not be ready to face Zhang Weili now but hopes to fight her in the future after gaining more experience and confidence from winning the belt. Dern respects Zhang's accomplishments and sees the division evolving with new contenders, emphasizing her focus on winning the current fight.

via MMA Fighting|
#mackenzie-dern#sports#strawweight-championship
Mackenzie Dern Rematches Jandiroba for Vacant UFC Strawweight Title in Abu Dhabi
sports10 months ago

Mackenzie Dern Rematches Jandiroba for Vacant UFC Strawweight Title in Abu Dhabi

Mackenzie Dern is set to fight for her first UFC title at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi, where she will compete for the vacant strawweight belt after Zhang Weili relinquished her title to pursue a two-division championship. Dern learned she was fighting for the real belt via Instagram, and she is confident in her ability to win and defend her title against Jandiroba, with whom she has a history of competition.

via Yahoo Sports|
#mackenzie-dern#sports#strawweight-title
Mackenzie Dern's Divorce Fallout: Ex Still Profiting from Pre-Fight Chaos
sports2 years ago

Mackenzie Dern's Divorce Fallout: Ex Still Profiting from Pre-Fight Chaos

UFC fighter Mackenzie Dern discusses the challenges she faced leading up to her fight against Jessica Andrade, including a tumultuous divorce and custody battle, as well as the closure of her former gym. Despite the chaos in her personal life, Dern remains focused on her training and is determined to overcome any obstacles. She acknowledges that these challenges are not exclusive to her and that many fighters face similar issues.

via MMA Fighting|
#divorce#mackenzie-dern#personal-life
Mackenzie Dern accuses estranged husband of domestic violence.
sports3 years ago

Mackenzie Dern accuses estranged husband of domestic violence.

UFC fighter Mackenzie Dern has alleged that her estranged husband, Wesley Santos, physically abused her and their daughter, Moa, during their ongoing divorce and custody battle. Santos has denied the allegations and claimed that he was the one being abused. Dern has also accused Santos of abusing her dogs, denying her access to her sponsorship money, making unauthorized purchases on her credit card, and forging a lease renewal. The couple is awaiting a ruling on Dern's filed restraining order, and Dern has been ordered to pay $10,000 of Santos' court fees and $4,006 per month in spousal and child support.

via MMA Mania|
#custody-battle#divorce#domestic-violence
Mackenzie Dern's Estranged Husband Accused of Domestic Violence in Court Documents.
sports3 years ago

Mackenzie Dern's Estranged Husband Accused of Domestic Violence in Court Documents.

UFC fighter Mackenzie Dern has accused her estranged husband, Wesley Santos, of physical abuse during their custody battle over their three-year-old daughter. Dern filed a petition for a domestic violence restraining order in April, attaching videos of one alleged incident of abuse. Santos denied the allegations and accused Dern of abuse in his response. The court did not side with either party on allegations of abuse, but ordered joint custody of their daughter. Dern dominated her fight against Angela Hill at UFC Vegas 73, winning by unanimous decision.

via MMA Fighting|
#angela-hill#custody-battle#domestic-violence
Mackenzie Dern's Callout of Rose Namajunas: Dana White Reacts and More UFC Takeaways
sports3 years ago

Mackenzie Dern's Callout of Rose Namajunas: Dana White Reacts and More UFC Takeaways

UFC president Dana White was impressed with Mackenzie Dern's performance at UFC Fight Night 224, where she dominated Angela Hill over 25 minutes to win a unanimous decision. Dern called out former two-time strawweight champion Rose Namajunas after the fight, and White thinks it would be a fun fight. Dern's victory was her eighth in the UFC, and White loved her latest work inside the cage.

via MMA Junkie|
#angela-hill#dana-white#mackenzie-dern
Mackenzie Dern's Dominance and Callouts in UFC Fight Night 224.
sports3 years ago

Mackenzie Dern's Dominance and Callouts in UFC Fight Night 224.

UFC strawweight contender Mackenzie Dern is relieved to have aired her personal issues ahead of her UFC Fight Night 224 main event bout against Angela Hill. Dern detailed a tumultuous fight camp that included a number of personal hurdles such as changing managers and going through a divorce. Despite all of the family problems and professional changes, Dern still won a dominant unanimous decision in her third UFC main event, and perhaps looked better than ever.

via MMA Junkie|
#angela-hill#divorce#mackenzie-dern
Mackenzie Dern's Dominance Shines in UFC Vegas 73 Main Event.
sports3 years ago

Mackenzie Dern's Dominance Shines in UFC Vegas 73 Main Event.

Mackenzie Dern's evolution as a fighter was on full display at UFC Fight Night 224, as she dominated Angela Hill and called out Rose Namajunas. Chase Hooper's move up to lightweight paid off with a unanimous decision win over Nick Fiore. Joaquin Buckley's exciting fighting style has earned him a comfortable roster spot in the UFC. Karolina Kowalkiewicz's switch to American Top Team has led to a three-fight winning streak. Natalia Silva's impressive performance and English-language promo make her a potential star in the making.

via MMA Junkie|
#chase-hooper#joaquin-buckley#mackenzie-dern
Mackenzie Dern's Impressive UFC Performance and Callout Plans.
sports3 years ago

Mackenzie Dern's Impressive UFC Performance and Callout Plans.

After her win over Angela Hill, Mackenzie Dern called out Rose Namajunas for a matchup later this year, but is also open to a rematch with Yan Xiaonan or a fight with former strawweight champion Jessica Andrade. Dern, a former ADCC champion, believes a fight with Namajunas would be a great test for both of them and a main event. Namajunas' return to the octagon is uncertain as she wants to compete in grappling matchups before returning to MMA.

via MMA Fighting|
#jessica-andrade#mackenzie-dern#mma