TAMPA, Fla. – Mackenzie Dern has built up a reputation as having a flare for the dramatic when it comes to stepping on the scale. In her seven career pro fights, the Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt has missed weight three times. At an official UFC media day held Thursday, Dern (7-0 MMA, 2-0 UFC) emphasized she will hit the mark on the scales for her fight against Amanda Ribas (7-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC) on Saturday. The two strawweights square off at UFC on ESPN+ 19, which takes place at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla. The card streams on ESPN+.
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Mackenzie Dern expects both good and bad publicity after UFC on ESPN+ 19 weigh-ins – MMA Junkie