Mackenzie Dern is an American and Brazilian professional mixed martial artist who is ranked No. 5 in the UFC women’s straw-weight ranking, as of August 2025. She is recognized for being the number one-ranked female black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Mackenzie Dern Biography
| Full Name | Mackenzie Lynne Dern |
| Nickname | Mackenzie Dern |
| Profession | Professional mixed martial artist |
| Date of Birth | 24 March 1993 |
| Age | 32 years old (as of 2025) |
| Birth Place | Phoenix, Arizona, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Hometown | Phoenix, Arizona, USA |
| Gender | Female |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Christian |
| Social Media | Instagram |
Education Qualification
| School | Ironwood High School, in Glendale, Arizona |
| College | Update soon |
| Education Qualification | Graduated |
Mackenzie Dern Age
Mackenzie Dern was born on 24 March 1993, in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. She is 32 years old, as of 2025, and her zodiac sign is Aries.
Mackenzie Dern Husband
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Boyfriend | Wesley Santos (professional surfer) |
| Spouse/Husband | Wesley Santos (m. 2019, sep. 2022) |
| Children | Daughter – one (born in 2019) Son – N/A |
Mackenzie Dern Family
| Father’s Name | Wellington Dias |
| Mother’s Name | Luciana Travers Dias (step-mother) |
| Brother’s Name | Not known |
| Sister’s Name | Not known |
Career
| Debut | Professional – 2016 |
| Division | Straw-weight |
| Style | Brazilian Jiu-jitsu |
| Trainer | Jason Parillo |
| Rank | 3rd degree black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under megaton Dias |
| MMA Record | Total – 20 Win – 15 (by submission – 8, by decision – 7) Losses – 5 (by knockout – 1, by decision – 4) |
| Award/Medal (2025) | 22 – Gold Medals 4 – Silver Medals 5 – Bronze Medals |
Mackenzie Dern Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 163 cm In meters – 1.63 m In feet & inches – 5’4” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 52 kg In pounds – 115 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Brown |
Mackenzie Dern Net Worth
| Net Worth (approx) | $1.5 million (As of 2025) |
| Annual Income (approx) | Update soon |
| Salary (approx) | Update soon |
| Income Source | Salary, prize money, Contract, endorsement, social media, etc. |
Some Lesser Facts About Mackenzie Dern
- Mackenzie Dern was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, to Megaton and Luciana Travers Dias.
- She grew up travelling back and forth between Arizona and her father’s native Brazil.
- She is fluent in English and Portuguese, and her primary language is Portuguese.
- She began training by the age of three and practicing with her father and stepmother.
- Mackenzie started competing at a young age and began competing in the adult division at the age of 14
- Mackenzie Dern has won a world championship in every belt level.
- She attended and graduated from Ironwood High School in Glendale, Arizona.
- She was promoted to black belt by her father in December 2012, three months before her 20th birthday.
- She is the only female jiu-jitsu competitor who has won Gold Medals at Black Belt level.
- Mackenzie was scheduled to make her mixed martial debut against Kenia Rosas at Legacy FC 58.
- She moved up to flyweight for her fourth professional fight, being scheduled to fight Mandy Polk at LFA 24.
- Mackenzie Dern made her Invicta debut on December 8, 2017, at Invicta FC 26L Maia vs. Niedzwiedz against Kaline Medeiros.
- After 7 years away from the sport, Dern announced her return to professional grappling competition in 2024.
- She was married ot professional surfer Wesley Santos, and the couple separated in 2022.
FAQ:
How old is Mackenzie Dern?
As of 2025, Mackenzie Dern is 32 years old.
Who is Mackenzie Dern’s husband?
Mackenzie married professional surfer Wesley Santos in 2019, and separated in 2022.
What is Mackenzie Dern’s net worth?
As of 2025, Mackenzie Dern’s estimated net worth is $1.5 million.
Does Mackenzie Dern have any kids?
Mackenzie Dern has a daughter with Wesley Santos.