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It’s a ‘man-based sport’ - Mackenzie Dern talks about losing sponsors during pregnancy

In early 2019, UFC strawweight Mackenzie Dern announced she was expecting her first child with her husband Wesley Santos. But along with the well-wishes and congratulatory messages she received, the 28-year-old also lost a chunk of her social media following and some sponsors.

As Dern revealed to Women’s Health in June:

“The pregnancy was such a surprise and such a blessing, but when I announced it in February 2019, I lost 50,000 followers on Instagram instantly. Obviously, there were people following me who were just thinking, Oh, she’s a hot girl that fights.