After becoming a mor just four months ago, Brazilian-American martial artist Mackenzie Dern faced first loss of her MMA career against Amanda Ribas at UFC Fight Night 161. Mackenzie stepped inside octagon with an undefeated record of 7-0 but Ribas dominated entire fight and got victory by a unanimous decision. This was clearly tough for Mackenzie since she came back to octagon after fighting in May 2018.  In her 2018 bout, she got victory against Amanda Cooper by a rear-naked choke and stayed out of UFC after getting pregnant.  

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UFC: Mackenzie Dern on her loss

Mackenzie Dern got a lot of applause from entire MMA community after she decided to return into octagon just four months after giving birth to a baby. She believes that she gave her best inside octagon but that was definitely t eugh to get a victory against talented Amanda Ribas. Ribas dominated entire match and judges scored her over Mackenzie Dern in all three rounds. However, Dern accepted loss and made excuses. She said that Amanda was better that night and it is absolutely okay to lose at times.

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UFC: Mackenzie Dern on her Future

It is great news that Mackenzie Dern has t faced any serious injury despite facing her first loss at UFC Tampa. Mackenzie Dern is surely hungry for a fight and she intends to make her octagon return very soon. If thing goes wrong, UFC fans can see Mackenzie Dern back in octagon by beginning of 2020.  In a recent interview, Dern has said that she will return in February. re’s probably a card in Brazil on February and Dern is aiming her comeback on that. In meantime, she is heading towards Mexico to support her husband for a surf competition. UFC star is continuing her training and looks promising for future.

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