Mackenzie Dern retains UFC strawweight title in decision over Gillian Robertson
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 6:38 AM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Mackenzie Dern successfully defended her Ultimate Fighting Championship strawweight title against Gillian Robertson at UFC 330 in Philadelphia. The fight went the distance, with Dern out-grappling Robertson for five rounds. Although Dern aimed for a submission, the match concluded without one, showcasing her wrestling and jiu-jitsu skills. Following the fight, Dern expressed satisfaction with her performance and acknowledged the challenges posed by her opponent, particularly in the later rounds.
- •Fight took place at UFC 330 in Philadelphia on August 16, 2026.
- •Dern out-grappled Robertson for five rounds.
- •Match went the full distance; no submissions were achieved.
- •Dern emphasized her improved wrestling and jiu-jitsu.
- •Robertson claimed to be the better grappler prior to the fight.
- 6:38 AMYahoo Sports — Gillian Robertson said she was the better grappler; Dern had her answer
"Mackenzie Dern didn't get the submission she wanted, but still retained her Ultimate Fighting Championship strawweight title.
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