Amanda Ribas gave Mackenzie Dern her the first loss of her professional MMA career. After three rounds in Tampa, Florida, Ribas picked up a dominant unanimous decision win over the Brazilian jiu-jitsu champion. On Twitter, pro fighters reacted to the fight.
I seriously cannot believe this woman gave birth 4 months ago. So, we’re all just gonna pretend that not a big deal #UFCTampa pic.twitter.com/2wbApWKwTc
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) October 13, 2019
So pumped for this fight!! #UFCTampa
— PEARL GONZALEZ (@PearlGonzalez) October 13, 2019
Mackenzie Dern is fighting just 4 months after having a baby. Women out here trying to stay out of desk job for 6months after birth #UFCTAMPA
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) October 13, 2019
Front kick to the boobies and heel kicks to the butt .
— Jessica Eye (@jessicaevileye) October 13, 2019
@MackenzieDern Great fight so far from both ladies- but win or lose- I’m proud of that girl! I’m not even a mother & she looks amazing & is performing well. THATS the definition of girl power. Get it girl. @ufc @BlackHouseMMA #UFCTampa
— Ashlee Evans-Smith (@AshleeMMA) October 13, 2019
Mackenzie Dern needs to fire her wrestling coach frfr too many failed single leg attempts
— Curtis Blaydes (@RazorBlaydes265) October 13, 2019
Oh maaaan i love this girl Amanda Ribas
— Bec Rawlings (@RowdyBec) October 13, 2019
I like her energy
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) October 13, 2019
I’m surprised these judges didn’t give the fight to dern
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) October 13, 2019
Good fight! Ribas definitely improving awesome will and skillful win …. thank you both and props again to dern for the quick turn around after giving birth ! Super inspiring . Bravo ladies bravo #UFCTampa https://t.co/euiRcwwlGw
— Jodie Esquibel (@JodieEsquibel) October 13, 2019
