Mackenzie Dern vs Tecia Torres Real Deal Breakdown

Mackenzie Dern vs Tecia Torres is booked for UFC 273.

Torres asked for a top-five contender and that is what she got in Dern, the hard-hitting BJJ black belt. Dern, who was on a four-fight winning streak beating Hannah Cifers, Randa Markos, Virna Jandiroba, and the surging Nina Nunes lost her last fight against Marina Rodriguez.

MMA is a tricky sport there is so much competition and it is constantly evolving. Dern is 28 and has had eight fights in the UFC going into this fight with a 6-2 UFC record. She is now experienced and in the top-five. Can Dern continue her quest toward a UFC title is the main question?

Torres, ranked at No. 7, is looking to crack the top five. At 32 years old, she has…