Gillian Robertson criticizes Mackenzie Dern ahead of UFC 330 fight

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Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Gillian Robertson criticizes Mackenzie Dern ahead of UFC 330 fight
Summary

Gillian Robertson, who is scheduled to fight Mackenzie Dern for the strawweight title at UFC 330 on August 15, expressed her disdain for Dern during a media event. Robertson, with a five-fight winning streak, accused Dern of being disingenuous, citing comments made during their training camp. Although Dern has been amicable recently, Robertson insists there is an underlying animosity that she does not intend to mask. Their rivalry was evident during a recent encounter at the Rocky statue, where Robertson expected a more confrontational stance from Dern, who instead was friendly. The fight will take place at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.

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  • Robertson and Dern meet for the strawweight title at UFC 330
  • Fight scheduled for August 15 at Xfinity Mobile Arena
  • Robertson is on a five-fight winning streak
  • Robertson criticized Dern for being disingenuous
  • The two faced off earlier this week at a media event
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  • 5:50 PMYahoo SportsGillian Robertson blasts Mackenzie Dern for being phony: 'I thought we were talking sh*t'
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You might not know it from the bubbly sound of her voice or constant smiling, but Gillian Robertson has some animosity for Mackenzie Dern.

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