How to fix Makenzie Dern?

[Dreyga_King of Sherbums]

Everyone keeps saying in every fight of hers if goes to the ground it’s over yet Mackenzie finds someway in almost every fight to get it to the ground and girls are finding ways to survive.

Dern got Yan to the floor multiple times in this fight. Twice Dern even had Yan for almost the entire round.

I think it’s a little simplistic to say “if she just had takedowns blah, blah, blah…”

It seems there multiple skills that underdeveloped that would make it easier blend in her takedowns that she is missing. Like she could improve her clinch or try to go for TKOs on the ground.

How would you fix Mackenzie Dern if you were her coach? What changes would you make to her training?

 

[Prologue]

Get her in Chute Boxe with Oliveira.

 

[ChimRichalds]

Start cutting loose with GnP. Most girls will be so worried about the sub possibility that she could do some real damage.

 

[GBJohn]

She's dominant on the ground, even if she doesn't get the finish. Better, more reliable takedowns would absolutely win her more fights. It really is that simple.

 

[TJH Exitium]

Her striking his still terrible. She was being beaten to the punch and repeatedly eating jabs, and was visibly frustrated by it.

I'd say she needs to work on her defence and timing.

If she isn't being flustered on the feet she can find ways to setup TD better.

 

[genecop]

You’re not going to find too much support here for female fights…

 

[Dreyga_King of Sherbums]

She is not a fighter, she is an influencer.

What bizzare and stupid thing to say. Doesn’t even make sense

 

[13Seconds]

Develop a solid jab.

She's already reacting well to getting hit, good chin, grit and obviously the subs. If she develops some crisp hands that could setup her overall attack better.

 

[Deleted member 359865]

This thread sucks for one reason: the title.

@Dreyga2000 you totally created room for some asshats to bash Dern because you implied she needed “fixing”. A more appropriate title would be “what can she do to improve.”

she lost a split decision because she’s still refining some of her skills. But she doesn’t need “fixing” if anything maybe some mentorship from a Demian Maia esque fighter or a Ronda Rousey could help her find ways to keep opponents down. She’s absolutely still a dangerous fighter for anyone but is facing a bit of adversity at the moment.

 

[genecop]

Hope you get carded or banned for this.

For a joke? You guys have completely lost touch with reality…

 

[Yrat]

What bizzare and stupid thing to say. Doesn’t even make sense

Here is the source of my statement

 

[Plew94]

Realistically, if she could develop one of those backpack games like Demain Maia. Pressure fighters to the cage and control instead of forcing takedowns in the open and pulling guard.

I think Mackenzie lacks the athleticism to excell on the feet. It looks like she leaks a lot of energy when she moves

 

[BlueRunner]

By cutting her?

 

[rob mafia]

i dunno, the language barrier is too hard to get past for native portugese speakers like her.

 

[Yrat]

Realistically, if she could develop one of those backpack games like Demain Maia. Pressure fighters to the cage and control instead of forcing takedowns in the open and pulling guard.

I think Mackenzie lacks the athleticism to excell on the feet. It looks like she leaks a lot of energy when she moves

Or stop posting at instagram. Look at what happened with Paige Van Zant

 

[Yrat]

By cutting her?

Now we are talking

Xianon Yan is the real talent here

 

[Deleted member 359865]

For a joke? You guys have completely lost touch with reality…

It’s not even a joke. It’s flat out fighter bashing but since it’s a woman yall want to act like it’s no big deal. Says a lot about y’all…

 

[bongwater]

cut her

 

[SakurabasEar]

By cutting her?

She has a million followers, the UFC will continue to treat us to 25 minute promos and headline her for years to come

I'd say the only way to fix this situation is to sign more regional fighters for her to submit

 

[Pancake Sprawl]

calm down and stop jumping around and shit. every time the other girl punches she should punch too. every time. when the other girl starts to exchange shoot. don't just look for subs on the ground, punch and elbow.