Mackenzie Dern’s return to competition after 18 months was spoiled on Saturday when she fell to Amanda Ribas at UFC on ESPN+ 19.
After taking a layoff to give birth to her first child, Dern (7-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC) came back and experienced her first MMA blemish in a unanimous decision loss to Ribas (8-1 MMA, 2-0 UFC) in the strawweight bout, which took place at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla., and streamed on ESPN+.
Check below for the top Twitter reactions to Ribas’ victory over Dern at UFC on ESPN+ 19.
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We’ve got a big one in the women’s strawweight division next on the #UFCTampa main card. It’s @MackenzieDern vs. @AmandaRibasUFC on ESPN+. https://t.co/H5NuiGXmV5 pic.twitter.com/ke8RjfERCe
— MMA Junkie (@MMAjunkie) October 13, 2019
#UFConESPN+ 19 Closing Betting Odds:
Mackenzie Dern (-180) vs. Amanda Ribas (+150)#UFCTampa 💵 Live Now -> @ESPN+ @BrendanFitzTV @bisping @ufc @UFCFightPass @MMAOddsBreaker https://t.co/3EsGZBNU7Z
— Nick Kalikas (@FightOdds) October 13, 2019
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
My wife gave birth 5 months ago and is stunned Dern is competing. Frankly, we're both wondering how much training was possible both before and after her child's birth. I guess we'll find out.
— Luke Thomas (@lthomasnews) 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
She has hella power but she overcommits
— Julie Kedzie (@julesk_fighter) October 13, 2019
Dern is the female Maia – and not in the good way. Her stand up is average at best. Go for a takedown, lady.
— Ant Evans (@AntEvansMMA) October 13, 2019
Love the bodywork from Ribas… the body language will not looking good for Dern if this keeps up…
— Dan Tom (@DanTomMMA) October 13, 2019
10-9 Ribas
The timing was the story in that round. Dern's timing looked way off and Ribas was striking with great precision.
A bad combo for Dern in the 1st.
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) October 13, 2019
Front kick to the boobies and heel kicks to the butt .
— Jessica Eye (@jessicaevileye) October 13, 2019
Dern may believe in that power a little too much
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) October 13, 2019
Ribas proving all her supporters right that round, while Dern looking like a young fighter in over their head. Let’s see what round two brings…
— Dan Tom (@DanTomMMA) October 13, 2019
That feeling when you have way too much money on Mackenzie Dern…
— Paul Shaughnessy (@PaulShag) October 13, 2019
Dern needs to increase her athleticism, calmness in the pocket and takedown abilities. Essentially, MMA #UFC
— Dave Camarillo (@DaveCamarillo) October 13, 2019
This is a fun fight
— Julie Kedzie (@julesk_fighter) October 13, 2019
Mackenzie Dern needs a finish in Tampa. Amanda Ribas up 20-18 after two.
— Guilherme Cruz (@guicruzzz) October 13, 2019
To clarify: I'm not saying her performance should be beyond reproach. I had Ribas taking this one, because I think she's a more complete MMA fighter. There's a difference between being critical and being an asshole.
— Fernanda Prates (@NandaPrates_) 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
Ribas officially stuffed all six takedown attempts by Dern. #UFCTampa
— Michael Carroll (@MJCflipdascript) October 13, 2019
Dern’s style of keeping her left hand low and chin high, while taking terrible shots and swinging over hand rights, sure was difficult to watch.
— Brandon Gibson (@SixGunGibson) October 13, 2019
30×27 x3!@AmandaRibasUFC gets the UD win over Dern at #UFCTampa pic.twitter.com/14msNZMHl7
— UFC (@ufc) October 13, 2019
#UFCTampa results: @AmandaRibasUFC def. Mackenzie Dern via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) https://t.co/H5NuiGXmV5
— MMA Junkie (@MMAjunkie) October 13, 2019
