Tag: Mackenzie Dern

8/22/24 Notebook: Two ‘Ultimate Fighter’ Prospects Score UFC Fight

Welcome to the notebook, a quick catchup of all the smaller (but still important) stories from the world of MMA! If you want the notebook delivered to you every morning along with MMA’s top headlines, consider subscribing to the Knockdown Daily newsletter via Substack. It’s free! Here are the latest stories we’re following: UFC Along with the … Continue reading 8/22/24 Notebook: Two ‘Ultimate Fighter’ Prospects Score UFC Fight →

Yan Xiaonan Uses Striking To Beat Mackenzie Dern, Earn First UFC Main Event Win

Yan Xiaonan prevailed in her first-ever UFC main event appearance, out-landing Mackenzie Dern on the feet and surviving in grappling exchanges. Yan's victory headlined a UFC "Fight Night" card from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA on Saturday night. Yan's victory was a tale of two different fighting styles. The success that Yan … Continue reading Yan Xiaonan Uses Striking To Beat Mackenzie Dern, Earn First UFC Main Event Win →

Mackenzie Dern vs. Yan Xiaonan To Headline October 1st UFC Card

High-ranked strawweights Mackenzie Dern and Yan Xiaonan are expected to headline UFC's October 1st event. The bout, which will headline a card that doesn't have a set location currently, was confirmed by Brett Okamoto of ESPN on Friday. Yan will be appearing in her first-ever UFC main event. She has become a prominent name in … Continue reading Mackenzie Dern vs. Yan Xiaonan To Headline October 1st UFC Card →

UFC 273: Volkanovski vs. The Korean Zombie Live Coverage

Bantamweight and featherweight champions will compete on Saturday night when UFC presents a pay-per-view card from the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida, USA. In the main event, Alexander Volkanovski is scheduled to face promotional vet The Korean Zombie. Follow along throughout the evening for live updates. Click here for a preview of the … Continue reading UFC 273: Volkanovski vs. The Korean Zombie Live Coverage →

UFC 273: Volkanovski vs. The Korean Zombie Preview

The best in UFC's bantamweight and featherweight divisions are scheduled to compete at the promotion's pay-per-view event on Saturday night. In the main event of UFC 273, 145-pound champ Alexander Volkanovski will face experienced challenger The Korean Zombie. But before then, bantamweight champions Aljamain Sterling and Petr Yan will have a title unification fight. Those … Continue reading UFC 273: Volkanovski vs. The Korean Zombie Preview →

Jairzinho Rozenstruick vs. Marcin Tybura Among Three Fights Targeted For UFC 273

UFC's April 9th pay-per-view event is quickly gaining fights. The show recently got three more matchups added to the lineup, per reports. The fights join a card that doesn't have a confirmed location at the moment. Rozenstruick vs. Tybura Moved To PPV UFC is currently targeting a heavyweight fight between Jairzinho Rozenstruick and Marcin Tybura … Continue reading Jairzinho Rozenstruick vs. Marcin Tybura Among Three Fights Targeted For UFC 273 →

UFC on ESPN+ 52: Dern vs. Rodriguez Live Coverage

Strawweights Mackenzie Dern and Marina Rodriguez have the chance to get one step closer to a title shot on Saturday, fighting in a five round headliner bout. The fight sits atop a nine-bout UFC "Fight Night" card that is set to happen at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Follow along throughout the … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 52: Dern vs. Rodriguez Live Coverage →

Mackenzie Dern To Make UFC Main Event Debut Against Marina Rodriguez on October 9th

Mackenzie Dern is set to make her UFC main event debut on October 9th, facing Marina Rodriguez in the headlining bout of a "Fight Night" card. The five-round fight was first reported by Brett Okamoto of ESPN. The matchup joins a card that does not have a confirmed location currently. Dern is currently on an … Continue reading Mackenzie Dern To Make UFC Main Event Debut Against Marina Rodriguez on October 9th →

UFC on ABC 2: Vettori vs. Holland Live Coverage

Attempting to score his second consecutive main event win, Marvin Vettori will fight short-notice opponent Kevin Holland in the main event of Saturday's UFC "Fight Night" card. The potential five-round bout headlines a 13-fight card from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Follow along throughout the day for live updates. A full preview … Continue reading UFC on ABC 2: Vettori vs. Holland Live Coverage →