TMZ Sports · Dec 11, 2020
Having Baby Made Me Better Fighter
UFC star Mackenzie Dern says she's a better fight NOW than ever before -- and it's all because she's a mom.
The 27-year-old jiu-jitsu specialist -- who gave birth to her daughter back in June 2019 -- won 2 of her last 3 fights after returning to the Octagon.
Now, she's gearing up to fight Virna Jandiroba at UFC 256 on Dec. 12 and feels more dangerous than ever.
She's also right on schedule to EASILY make weight on Friday -- something she struggled mightily with in the past.
In fact, Dern famously came in 7 pounds overweight for her May 2018 fight against Amanda Cooper and was docked 30% of her fight purse.
So, what's changed? Dern says having a child and getting married forced her to grow up.