UFC Star Mackenzie Dern Stuns in Jaw-Dropping Nearly Nude Lingerie Photoshoot

UFC Star Mackenzie Dern Stuns in Nearly Nude Boudoir PhotoshootRenowned UFC fighter and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Mackenzie Dern has once again captured the spotlight with a series…

UFC Star Mackenzie Dern Stuns in Nearly Nude Boudoir Photoshoot

Renowned UFC fighter and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Mackenzie Dern has once again captured the spotlight with a series of provocative boudoir lingerie photos. These featuring the 31-year-old athlete went viral on January 29, 2025, sparking widespread talk among fans and media alike.

UFC Athlete Mackenzie Dern Nearly Nude Boudoir Photoshoot

Mackenzie Dern’s decision to participate in the provocative photoshoot stems from a combination of personal and professional motivations. The project is a collaboration with avant-garde photographer Juan Cardenas, and was part of his Inspiration Issue, which aims to merge high-fashion aesthetics with intimate and raw photos.

For Dern, the photo shoot was an opportunity to showcase a different side of herself outside the octagon, blending her athleticism with femininity.

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Professionally, Mackenzie Dern has been vocal about her desire to expand her brand beyond MMA. In recent interviews, she highlighted the importance of building a strong fan base and exploring ventures like sponsorships and merchandise.

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By participating in such high-profile projects, she aims to increase her visibility and appeal to a broader audience.

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On a personal level, Dern’s motivation also ties into her evolving perspective on media and image control. She has expressed an interest in shaping how she is portrayed publicly.

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The viral photoshoot comes at a pivotal moment in Mackenzie Dern’s career. Just weeks earlier, she avenged her 2019 loss to Amanda Ribas with a spectacular armbar submission victory. This win marked her 10th career victory in the UFC.

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As she continues her campaign for a title shot in 2025, Dern is balancing her professional ambitions with personal challenges, including navigating spousal turbulence and motherhood.

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The collaboration between the UFC athlete Mackenzie Dern and Juan Cardenas has been met with overwhelming acclaim on social media by global MMA fans.

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UFC Star Mackenzie Dern Stuns in Jaw-Dropping Nearly Nude Lingerie Photoshoot

UFC Star Mackenzie Dern Stuns in Nearly Nude Boudoir PhotoshootRenowned UFC fighter and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Mackenzie Dern has once again captured the spotlight with a series…

UFC Star Mackenzie Dern Stuns in Nearly Nude Boudoir Photoshoot

Renowned UFC fighter and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Mackenzie Dern has once again captured the spotlight with a series of provocative boudoir lingerie photos. These featuring the 31-year-old athlete went viral on January 29, 2025, sparking widespread talk among fans and media alike.

UFC Athlete Mackenzie Dern Nearly Nude Boudoir Photoshoot

Mackenzie Dern’s decision to participate in the provocative photoshoot stems from a combination of personal and professional motivations. The project is a collaboration with avant-garde photographer Juan Cardenas, and was part of his Inspiration Issue, which aims to merge high-fashion aesthetics with intimate and raw photos.

For Dern, the photo shoot was an opportunity to showcase a different side of herself outside the octagon, blending her athleticism with femininity.

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Professionally, Mackenzie Dern has been vocal about her desire to expand her brand beyond MMA. In recent interviews, she highlighted the importance of building a strong fan base and exploring ventures like sponsorships and merchandise.

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By participating in such high-profile projects, she aims to increase her visibility and appeal to a broader audience.

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On a personal level, Dern’s motivation also ties into her evolving perspective on media and image control. She has expressed an interest in shaping how she is portrayed publicly.

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The viral photoshoot comes at a pivotal moment in Mackenzie Dern’s career. Just weeks earlier, she avenged her 2019 loss to Amanda Ribas with a spectacular armbar submission victory. This win marked her 10th career victory in the UFC.

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As she continues her campaign for a title shot in 2025, Dern is balancing her professional ambitions with personal challenges, including navigating spousal turbulence and motherhood.

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The collaboration between the UFC athlete Mackenzie Dern and Juan Cardenas has been met with overwhelming acclaim on social media by global MMA fans.

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Mackenzie Dern Dubbed One of the UFC’s Top 5 ‘Baddies’

Mackenzie Dern Dubbed One of the UFC's Top 5 'Baddies'Mackenzie Dern is one of the UFC’s top five “baddies” according to Aljamain Sterling’s girlfriend, Rebecca Cruz. Recently, the…

Mackenzie Dern Dubbed One of the UFC's Top 5 'Baddies'

Mackenzie Dern is one of the UFC’s top five “baddies” according to Aljamain Sterling’s girlfriend, Rebecca Cruz.

Recently, the ‘Funk Master’ welcomed Cruz on his YouTube channel where the two discussed a variety of topics in the world of mixed martial arts. During one portion of their conversation, Sterling asked Cruz to name who she would list as her five favorite “baddies” inside the Octagon.

It should come as no surprise that Dern, who just scored her 10th UFC victory via a third-round submission over Amanda Ribas, was near the top of the list.

But who were the other four?

As you can see in the above clip, Cruz put Brazil’s Tabatha Ricci at the top of her list, followed by Dern.

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Cruz then rounded out her top five with a trio of Brazilian bombshells, including Natalia Silva, Dern’s opponent at UFC Vegas 101, Amanda Ribas, and Polyana Viana, respectively.

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Mackenzie Dern Responds to Cruz’s Compliment

The clip captured the attention of Dern who offered up an appreciative reply in the comments.

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Who is on your list of the UFC’s top five baddest baddies?

Chael Sonnen Unleashes a Fiery Verdict on Mackenzie Dern After Ribas Victory

Chael Sonnen Unleashes a Fiery Verdict on Mackenzie Dern After Ribas VictoryChael Sonnen really wants to see Mackenzie Dern succeed, though he has no idea why. Nearly six years removed…

Chael Sonnen Unleashes a Fiery Verdict on Mackenzie Dern After Ribas Victory

Chael Sonnen really wants to see Mackenzie Dern succeed, though he has no idea why.

Nearly six years removed from their first-ever meeting inside the Octagon, Dern evened the series against strawweight rival Amanda Ribas, scoring a third-round submission victory via armbar to move her UFC record to 10-5.

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Over the years, Dern has emerged as a favorite among fight fans. Unfortunately, the BJJ sensation has done little to capitalize on her popularity — something Sonnen says goes back to before her move into mixed martial arts.

“I could not go back over Mackenzie’s career and hand her one compliment on anything she’s done from an entertainment aspect,” Sonnen said on Good Guy/Bad Guy with Daniel Cormier. “I couldn’t tell you one time she had a microphone in her hand and turned it into a pipe bomb. I could not tell you one opportunity that she pushed everybody else aside and came and got it for herself.

“I could tell you before she made her UFC debut, a guy named Chael Sonnen called her to do a pure grappling match, straight up jiu-jitsu against somebody called Miesha Tate, who was one of the biggest names in the whole sport, and there was no amount of money to get Mackenzie on the airplane to do the match. Her reasoning? She wants to focus on MMA. So, I’m attempting to explain to her that if you want to break into MMA, this is Miesha Tate, come get your money, and she never did it” (h/t MMA Junkie).

Chael Sonnen insists Mackenzie Dern is ‘Unaware of the sport’

With an impressive showing against Ribas and four Fight Night headliners in her rearview, Dern had an opportunity to get on the mic and shoot her shot. Instead, Dern remained humble and stressed that she was in no rush to challenge for a world title.

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In Sonnen’s eyes, it was a massively missed opportunity and further evidence that Dern is simply “unaware of the sport.”

“She decides she needs to get better at jiu-jitsu, she leaves her father, Wellington ‘Megaton,’ one of the biggest stars there is, goes out with Jason Parillo in California and starts hitting mitts which got her nowhere than missing punches and blocking shots with her face,” Sonnen added. “I’ve never seen Mackenzie get it right. Everyone likes her, myself included, everyone seems to be rooting for her for reasons I really can’t explain to you, myself included.

“She looks like she does really care about this sport. She talks about some of her hardships and things outside the ring which do compel you very much to her, but as far as understanding what makes dollars has got to make sense, she doesn’t know what any of those words mean. I’ve never seen a second-generation athlete so unaware of the sport that’s going on around them.”

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Chael Sonnen Doesn’t Hold Back In Criticism Of Mackenzie Dern: ‘So Unaware Of The Sport…’

Chael Sonnen often finds it frustrating when fighters do not capitalize on the moment by making the most out of their time in the spotlight. As one of the greatest talkers in the history of the sport, “The Bad Guy” was recently critical of one athlete in particular for this side of their personality and […]

Chael Sonnen often finds it frustrating when fighters do not capitalize on the moment by making the most out of their time in the spotlight. As one of the greatest talkers in the history of the sport, “The Bad Guy” was recently critical of one athlete in particular for this side of their personality and public persona.

Mackenzie Dern came out on top in the first UFC main event of 2025 when she avenged her loss to Amanda Ribas this past weekend. It was an important win for the #6-ranked contender who, with an armbar in the third round, became the first person to submit Brazil’s Ribas in her pro career.

When she was handed the floor in her post-fight interview, Dern spoke about wanting to add to her submission record as she shared the cage with her young daughter. When the conversation turned to what target she is pursuing next, the 31-year old said that her main focus is on building momentum by getting another win under her belt and whilst she would prefer to fight an opponent that is ranked higher than her, she admitted that this might not be possible because she has faced many of the top names in the division in the past.

On a recent episode of ESPN MMA’s Good Guy/Bad Guy alongside Daniel Cormier, Sonnen was fairly negative towards the submission specialist for not placing more emphasis on the entertainment side of the sport by being more assertive.

“I could not go back over Mackenzie’s career and hand her one compliment on anything she’s done from an entertainment aspect,” Sonnen said. “I couldn’t tell you one time she had a microphone in her hand and turned it into a pipe bomb. I could not tell you one opportunity that she pushed everybody else aside and came and got it for herself.”

Sonnen believes that whilst she does appear to win fans over, Dern doesn’t do anything intentionally to drive her own stock which he finds baffling.

“I’ve never seen Mackenzie get it right. Everyone likes her, myself included, everyone seems to be rooting for her for reasons I really can’t explain to you, myself included.

“She looks like she does really care about this sport. She talks about some of her hardships and things outside the ring which do compel you very much to her, but as far as understanding what makes dollars has got to make sense, she doesn’t know what any of those words mean. I’ve never seen a second-generation athlete so unaware of the sport that’s going on around them.”