Mackenzie Dern prepares for Gillian Robertson at UFC 330 on August 15
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 10:46 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Mackenzie Dern is set to face Gillian Robertson at UFC 330 on August 15, following a change in opponents. Initially expected to defend her title against Zhang Weili, Dern expressed excitement about the matchup with Robertson, who criticized her submissions. Dern aims to submit Robertson, who leads the UFC in women's submissions, and prove herself as a top grappler. The bout marks Dern's first title defense after winning the vacant strawweight championship in October 2025. She is determined to showcase her skills and silence any doubt regarding her capabilities as a jiu-jitsu practitioner.
- •Dern won the vacant UFC strawweight title in October 2025.
- •Robertson is the all-time leader in women’s submissions in the UFC.
- •The fight is scheduled for August 15 at UFC 330.
- •Dern aims to submit Robertson and prove her grappling skills.
- 10:24 AMYahoo Sports — Mackenzie Dern wants to tap out submission queen at UFC 330
- 10:46 PMYahoo Sports — Mackenzie Dern motivated to submit Gillian Robertson and prove a point at UFC 330 after challenger's jiu-jitsu 'shade'
"Women's strawweight champion Mackenzie Dern puts her title on the line for the first time in the UFC 330 co-main event on Aug. 15 against No. 4 ranked Gillian Robertson. Stylistically, it's a matchup between two submissions specialists. Dern is a former jiu-jitsu world champion with half of her ...
"The UFC champ warns it'd be "super crazy" for Robertson to believe what she's been saying about Dern's feared grappling.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 30, 2026, 10:24 AMMackenzie Dern wants to tap out submission queen at UFC 330
Women's strawweight champion Mackenzie Dern puts her title on the line for the first time in the UFC 330 co-main event on Aug. 15 against No. 4 ranked Gillian Robertson. Stylistically, it's a matchup between two submissions specialists. Dern is a former jiu-jitsu world champion with half of her ...
- Yahoo SportsJun 29, 2026, 10:46 PMMackenzie Dern motivated to submit Gillian Robertson and prove a point at UFC 330 after challenger's jiu-jitsu 'shade'
The UFC champ warns it'd be "super crazy" for Robertson to believe what she's been saying about Dern's feared grappling.
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