In a thrilling contest, Mackenzie Dern used her striking skills to bring home a unanimous decision win at ‘UFC 256 – ‘FIGUEIREDO VS MORENO’. Despite sustaining a nasty nose injury in the second round, the BJJ champion still outstruck Virna Jandiroba for most of the match to secure the victory. On Twitter, pro fighters reacted to the bout,
I like Jandiroba‘s style a lot. I’m thinking Dern will come in with some wilder striking but once it’s one the ground that’s going to be awesome to see #UFC256
— Sarah Kaufman (@mmasarah) December 13, 2020
If they have curly hair I cheer for them
— Funky (@Benaskren) December 13, 2020
Dern looks soooo much different than when she fought Ribas.
— Funky (@Benaskren) December 13, 2020
I wish the ref would make them start from their knees I wanna see some ground exchanges
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) December 13, 2020
Good fight!! but wanna see some of Derns Jiujitsu she’s an incredible Blackbelt and amazing ground game #UFC256 @ufc
— Charles Rosa (@CharlesRosaMMA) December 13, 2020
Can we grapple now! I really wanted to see what would happen with this match-up #UFC256
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) December 13, 2020
Shit ♂️. Hate the eye pokes man
— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) December 13, 2020
Thank you Herzog for giving the fighter some time and to wipe the eye so she can see!
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) December 13, 2020
Yes its broken
— Olivier Aubin (@oliaubin) December 13, 2020
Shit. That nose is gone !! #ufc256
— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) December 13, 2020
Ur nose is fine girl it’s all good pic.twitter.com/Yl6nuXIffJ
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) December 13, 2020
I’m all ears when they have Jason Parillo mic’d up in the corner. He’s got a good eye for this sport and communicates with his fighters well. #UFC256
— Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) December 13, 2020
I like when the commentators try to play doctor . “Dern with the broken nose”… ok dr commentator #UFC256
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) December 13, 2020
MMA fighters show their inexperience in striking when they hurt the opponent with strikes then tie up or attempt a take down and let the opponent recover.
— Yves (@thugjitsumaster) December 13, 2020
Zero fucksgiving all night UFC 256
— khama worthy (@thedeathstar_1) December 13, 2020
Wait what ? Did I read that wrong
— U R I A H H A L L (@UriahHallMMA) December 13, 2020
Sometimes NOT saying idiotic things as a cornerman equals “smart advice” but not always.
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) December 13, 2020
Had it 29-28 for Dern as well but close fight. #UFC256
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) December 13, 2020
Great hard earned win for Mckenzie Dern. Those are the satisfying ones #ufc256
— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) December 13, 2020
Nice flying triangle! Almost #ufc256
— GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) December 13, 2020
Dern had a baby not too long ago & has had a couple fights looking great in all . Top athlete right there ! #UFC256
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) December 13, 2020
Big up to @MackenzieDern & @VirnaJandiroba. Great fight! #UFC256
— Jairzinho ‘BIGI BOY’ Rozenstruik (@JairRozenstruik) December 13, 2020
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