Video: Mackenzie Dern: ‘I definitely think I’m a contender to get the belt’

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Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC Mackenzie Dern is ready to begin her climb up the strawweight rankings.
After arriving in the UFC as one of the most hyped prospects in the sport, the 27-year-old grappling ace now feels like she’s graduated to contender status following her latest win, a first-round submission of Randa Markos at UFC Vegas 11.
While she still has a lot more left to learn, Dern believes that she’s a threat to the title, and she’s anxious to face the kind of competition that will move her closer to the belt.
“I definitely think I’m a contender,” Dern said at the post-fight press conference. “But I have so much to get better and so much to evolve, and I’m so excited to try all these new things and be so complete as a fighter. I think any person they give me I’m going to show something new.”
Dern also addressed her surprise that Markos was willing to test her on the ground as well as a timeline for when she hopes to fight again. Check out the full video above.


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