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Who Is Mackenzie Dern’s Coach and Where Does the UFC Strawweight Train?

Published 11/06/2023, 5:29 AM EST

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Is there anyone in the current UFC strawweight division who has the potential to shake the legacy and throne that Weili Zhang had made for herself? The combat community thinks that there is one fighter who dares to challenge it and it is none other than Mackenzie Dern. Dern has been one of the most consistent fighters in UFC and has showcased amazing talent.

Dern’s ability to turn the match upside down is praiseworthy. She is probably the best grappler in the strawweight division and as time goes by Dern’s ability to win her matches is increasing as well. So what is the secret of her dominance? Maybe it is her coach? Let us find out.

Mackenzie Dern’s Exceptional Coaching

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Mackenzie Dern hails from Arizon͏a and is a proud American citizen. Dern has a unique characterization and that is her unique British Accent despite spending all of her time ͏in the United States. Her accent is not the ͏only thing that has sparked excitement among the fans. So has her rather dominant fighting style.

Dern is arguably the top grappler in the UFC’s strawweight division, demonstrating impressive striking in her fights. Her exceptional skills have piqued fans’ interest in her training center and, more specifically, her coach. Coaches play a pivotal role in shaping an athlete’s career, and having a quality coach is crucial for winning the championship belt. Dern has unquestionably made the right choice in this regard.

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Mackenzie Dern trains under the leadership of legendary coach Jason Parillo. Parillo is the man who helped BJ Penn, Cris Cyborg, and Michael Bisping shape their careers and claim the UFC titles. He is also renowned as one of the best striking coaches in MMA.

Dern currently trains at the RVCA Sport Training Center where Parillo is the head coach.

Mackenzie Dern is improving at her game

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Mackenzie Dern’s journey in the UFC has been remarkable till now. Despite her poor performance at her debut in 2018, Dern has made significant progress upon her return in 2019. the strawweight fighter since her return has improved her stand-up game and has clinched impressive submission wins. Her continuous improvement is praiseworthy. Dern is poised to become a formidable contender in the UFC’s Strawweight division, potentially challenging for the championship shortly.

Dern’s evolution within the UFC is undeniably promising. Over the years, Dern has exemplified herself as a formidable contender for the Strawweight championship. Her recent displays strongly indicate that she is charting a course toward legitimate title contention, establishing her as a formidable presence in the division.

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I'm Suryakant Das, an avid sports enthusiast from a family that cherishes the world of sports. I still vividly recall the day my father took me to watch Indian wrestling, sparking my fascination with the discipline and the aura of those warriors. Over time, my love for combat sports grew, and now, I'm a UFC writer at EssentiallySports.
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