Mackenzie Dern is the number 8 ranked women’s strawweight fighter in the UFC, and here is everything you need to know about her, including net worth, salary, records and endorsements
Mackenzie Dern facts
| Birth Place | Phoenix, Arizona |
| Father’s Name | Wellington Dias |
| Mother’s Name | Luciana Tavares (Step Mother) |
| Star Sign | Aries |
| Net Worth (2023) | $1 million(estimated) |
| Last Fight Earnings | Undisclosed |
| Age | 30 |
| Date of Birth | March 24, 1993 |
| Education | To be updated |
| Nationality | American |
| MMA Debut | July 22, 2016 |
| MMA Record | 12-3 |
| Divisions | Women’s Strawweight/Flyweight |
| Achievements | Number 4 ranked women’s strawweight |
| Partner | Wesley Santos |
| Children | Moa |
| Endorsements | Bet Motion Brazil |
| Social Media | Instagram, Twitter |
Mackenzie Dern is a serious threat in the women’s strawweight division. She is now a top-ranked women’s strawweight and looks set to take the division by storm with her splendid submission skills.
Last Updated: 19-05-2023
Mackenzie Dern Net Worth and Payouts
Mackenzie Dern has a net worth of approximately $1 million, accumulated primarily through her MMA career and a long stint as a professional BJJ artist.
Her win against Nina Nunes at UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs Holland fetched her $164,000. Her biggest payday to date.
On her UFC debut, Dern faced Ashley Yoder at UFC 222, three years back, in March 2018. She won the fight via. split decision, taking home $53,500.
Mackenzie Dern MMA career and UFC record
Mackenzie Dern made her MMA debut on the 22nd of July 2016, while also being the IBJJF champion.
She has taken part in over 100 contests as a BJJ artist, and has a record of 75 wins, 25 losses and 1 draw.
On her MMA debut, Dern faced Kenia Rosas at Legacy FC 58 and won the fight via. unanimous decision.
Following two back-to-back wins at Legacy FC, Dern moved to Legacy Fighting Alliance where she won two fights out of two.
Dern made her UFC debut on the 3rd of March, 2018 against Ashley Yoder at UFC 222. She won the fight via. split decision.
She suffered her first loss, against Amanda Ribas in October 2019. Since then, Dern has bounced back with 4 successive wins.
She is now a top-ranked women’s strawweight and looks set to make rapid strides in the future.
More recently, Dern was hit back, due to a unanimous decision loss against Marina Rodriguez in October 2021.
Since then she was won one fight and lost one. Her record now reads 12 wins and 3 losses.
Mackenzie Dern Family, Personal Life and Endorsements
Mackenzie Dern was born in Phoenix, Arizona on the 24th of March, 1993. Not much is known about her biological mother. Dern grew up with her father Wellington Dias and stepmother Luciana Tavares.
Dern’s father Dias is an exponent of Brazilian jiu-jitsu. He has competed in several world championships and has won numerous medals.
Dern was married to professional surfer Wesley Santos, who is a Brazilian. On the 9th of June, 2019 Dern gave birth to a daughter named Moa.
Towards the end of 2022, Dern confirmed that she had split from Santos. She is currently single.
FAQs about Mackenzie Dern
Mackenzie Dern has a net worth of approximately $1 million.
Mackenzie Dern was born on the 24th of March, 1993.
Mackenzie Dern was born in Phoenix, Arizona.
Mackenzie Dern is 30 years old.
Mackenzie Dern is married to Wesley Santos, a professional surfer from Brazil.
Mackenzie Dern has one daughter named Moa, born on the 9th of June, 2019.
Mackenzie Dern’s MMA record is 12 wins and 3 losses.
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