Mackenzie Dern irked by Din Thomas' criticism of UFC 321 title fight: 'It's just crazy for me to hear'

The new UFC strawweight champ didn't at all agree with Thomas deeming her vacant title fight "insignificant" before UFC 321.

UFC Champion Mackenzie Dern Claps Back at Din Thomas Over Harsh Criticism

UFC strawweight champion Mackenzie Dern recently clapped back at Din Thomas for calling her title fight at UFC 321 ...
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Mackenzie Dern: “Imagine the type of beast I could become” — Talks Growth Mindset

Craig Pekios is a freelance writer born and raised in Bettendorf, IA. Joining LowKick MMA in May 2022, Craig has more than ...
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MMA Pound-for-Pound Rankings: Mackenzie Dern is a UFC champion – but does that make her a top 5 fighter?

Let’s write it out one more time, just because it’s still pretty crazy to see it: Mackenzie Dern is A UFC CHAMPION. It ...
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Mackenzie Dern Knows the Hard Part is Just Beginning: “It’s even harder to stay at the top”

Mackenzie Dern is now at the top of the mountain in the UFC but the newly minted titleholder is prepared for the true grind ...

Mackenzie Dern targets big-name clash after UFC 321, saying she’s ready to ‘beat the best’

Mackenzie Dern has not wasted any time talking about her first title defence, even though she has only just put her hands on ...
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“I’m Okay With My Imperfections” Mackenzie Dern Explains Why Her Journey to UFC Gold Wasn’t About Being Flawless

Mackenzie Dern achieved a historic milestone on October 25, 2025, when she defeated Virna Jandiroba by unanimous decision to ...

USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, Oct. 28: How far did Mackenzie Dern climb?

But before that, the women's strawweight division crowned a new champion when Mackenzie Dern (16-5 MMA, 11-5 UFC) outworked Virna Jandiroba (22-4 MMA, 8-4 UFC) with a unanimous decision to win the ...