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Mackenzie Dern reveals pivotal loss that helped her reach UFC title
Summary by The Galveston Editorial Desk Simon Samano, George Garcia and Brian Garcia, MMA Junkie , as published by Galveston County Daily News
· August 14, 2026
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Of her five losses, Mackenzie Dern considers one to be the most pivotal of her career. Because without it, she might not currently be the UFC strawweight champion.
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Key points Because without it, she might not currently be the UFC strawweight champion. Of her five losses, Mackenzie Dern considers one to be the most pivotal of her career. More News Today’s briefing Local events
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What is this story about? Of her five losses, Mackenzie Dern considers one to be the most pivotal of her career. Because without it, she might not currently be the UFC strawweight champion.
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