UFC strawweight contender Mackenzie Dern has undergone a significant body transformation that extends far beyond cosmetic changes, representing a fundamental evolution in her approach to professional mixed martial arts competition. The 32-year-old Brazilian-American fighter recently reflected on her physical development, describing a stark contrast between her earlier UFC appearances and her current athletic conditioning.
Mackenzie Dern’s Physical Evolution
In an interview with Ariel Helwani, Mackenzie Dern explained:
“I was watching my fight with [Virna Jandiroba] last time and I was like, man, I was so like petite, you know, I just like didn’t really have any muscles and I was just kind of like very girly girl.