UFC Vegas 39: Dern vs. Rodriguez - Fights to make

Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC Mackenzie Dern prior to her UFC Vegas 39 loss to Marina Rodriguez.The UFC’s latest Fight Night wasn’t disappointing in the sense that their under-performing Santos/Walker card ended up being, but it definitely wasn’t one of those sneaky good cards the UFC likes to hang their hat on either. The main event between Mackenzie Dern and Marina Rodriguez had some big, thrilling momentum swings. But, with each fighter succeeding entirely in their own element, it never felt like a competitive fight so much as a fight where each woman had chances to shine.

So, can Marina Rodriguez get a top contender’s bout in the next few months? Or is she left treading water and…