Gillian Robertson vs Mackenzie Dern

Gillian Robertson

Pro 17-9-0  |  UFC 14-7-0
VS

Mackenzie Dern

Pro 17-5-0  |  UFC 12-5-0
Age
31|33
Height
5'5"|5'4"
Reach
63"|63"
Stance
Orthodox|Orthodox

Career Statistics

Statistic Gillian Robertson Mackenzie Dern Edge
Striking
Sig. Strike Accuracy47.4%41.4%
Sig. Strikes Landed/min2.63.4
Sig. Strikes Absorbed/min2.83.7
Strike Differential-0.2/min-0.4/min
Grappling
Takedown Accuracy40.6%22.0%
Takedown Defense37.5%40.6%
Takedowns Landed/15min2.51.1
Submission Attempts/15min0.81.0
Control Time/15min7:054:26
Finishing Ability
KO/TKO % of Wins21.4%0.0%
Submission % of Wins50.0%41.7%
Decision % of Wins28.6%58.3%
Avg Fight Time11:0114:48
Secondary Stats
Knockdowns/15min0.00.1
Reversals/15min0.60.5
Edges405 even

Fight Dynamics

Career Striking Volume
Gillian Robertson   Mackenzie Dern   League median
StatisticGillian RobertsonMackenzie DernEdge
Fight Shape
Fight Completion Rate71.2%79.9%
Avg Fight Time11:0114:48
% Fights Inside the Distance57.1%35.3%
Strength of UFC Schedule
Opponent UFC Win % (all)57.3%60.8%
Opponent UFC Record (all)67-50 (57.3%)104-67 (60.8%)
Opponent Record (among wins)43-40 (51.8%)71-51 (58.2%)
Positional Profile
% Time at Distance (approx.)35.1%50.8%
% Time in Control47.2%29.6%
% Time Controlled17.7%19.6%
Control Rate of Clinch/Ground Time72.8%60.2%
Distance Striking
Distance Sig. Landed / Min3.754.91
Distance Sig. Absorbed / Min5.695.84
Distance Striking Differential / Min-1.93-0.94
Distance Strike Accuracy34.5%35.3%
Distance Strike Defense63.9%57.2%
Power & Pressure
KDs per 100 Power Strikes0.000.33
Knocked Down per 100 Absorbed0.000.87
TD Attempts per 5 Distance Min5.913.20
TDs Faced per 5 Distance Min1.481.25
Fade Index (R3 / R1 pace)1.311.06
UFC fights only. Metrics with insufficient data show "—" and award no edge. Methodology →

Last 5 Fights (Averages)

Statistic Gillian Robertson Mackenzie Dern Edge
Sig. Strike Accuracy50.1%43.2%
Sig. Strikes Landed/min2.73.2
Sig. Strikes Absorbed/min2.32.9
Takedown Accuracy36.1%40.0%
Takedown Defense25.0%40.7%
Control Time/Fight8:265:34
Edges114 even

Last 3 Fights

Gillian Robertson

LOSS
vs. Mackenzie Dern
UFC 330: Makhachev vs. Machado Garry • Aug 2026Women's StrawweightTITLE
Decision (Unanimous) • Rd 5, 5:00
Gillian Robertson49/13137%TD 1/3Ctrl 6:47
Mackenzie Dern65/16839%TD 4/6Ctrl 10:48
▼ Rounds
WIN
vs. Amanda Lemos
UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Vallejos • Mar 2026Women's Strawweight
Decision (Unanimous) • Rd 3, 5:00
Gillian Robertson12/2646%TD 3/7Ctrl 9:17
Amanda Lemos42/7358%TD 1/1Ctrl 2:04
▼ Rounds
WIN
vs. Marina Rodriguez
UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Figueiredo • May 2025Women's Strawweight
KO/TKO (Punches) • Rd 2, 2:07
Gillian Robertson16/4139%TD 2/3Ctrl 5:21
Marina Rodriguez4/1724%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:00
▼ Rounds

Mackenzie Dern

WIN
vs. Gillian Robertson
UFC 330: Makhachev vs. Machado Garry • Aug 2026Women's StrawweightTITLE
Decision (Unanimous) • Rd 5, 5:00
Mackenzie Dern65/16839%TD 4/6Ctrl 10:48
Gillian Robertson49/13137%TD 1/3Ctrl 6:47
▼ Rounds
WIN
vs. Virna Jandiroba
UFC 321: Aspinall vs. Gane • Oct 2025Women's StrawweightTITLE
Decision (Unanimous) • Rd 5, 5:00
Mackenzie Dern118/23151%TD 2/8Ctrl 3:45
Virna Jandiroba106/21749%TD 9/17Ctrl 9:07
▼ Rounds
WIN
vs. Amanda Ribas
UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Ribas 2 • Jan 2025Women's Strawweight
Submission (Armbar) • Rd 3, 4:56
Mackenzie Dern27/4659%TD 1/3Ctrl 4:34
Amanda Ribas17/5630%TD 2/2Ctrl 5:47
▼ Rounds

Common Opponents

vs. Amanda Lemos
Gillian Robertson
WIN
UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Vallejos • Mar 2026Women's Strawweight
Decision (Unanimous) • Rd 3, 5:00
Gillian Robertson12/2646%TD 3/7Ctrl 9:17
Amanda Lemos42/7358%TD 1/1Ctrl 2:04
▼ Rounds
Mackenzie Dern
LOSS
UFC 298: Volkanovski vs. Topuria • Feb 2024Women's Strawweight
Decision (Unanimous) • Rd 3, 5:00
Mackenzie Dern21/5439%TD 1/3Ctrl 6:00
Amanda Lemos41/8051%TD 2/2Ctrl 4:02KD 1
▼ Rounds
vs. Marina Rodriguez
Gillian Robertson
WIN
UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Figueiredo • May 2025Women's Strawweight
KO/TKO (Punches) • Rd 2, 2:07
Gillian Robertson16/4139%TD 2/3Ctrl 5:21
Marina Rodriguez4/1724%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:00
▼ Rounds
Mackenzie Dern
LOSS
UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Rodriguez • Oct 2021Women's Strawweight
Decision (Unanimous) • Rd 5, 5:00
Mackenzie Dern49/17428%TD 1/8Ctrl 7:21
Marina Rodriguez144/27952%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:10
▼ Rounds

Analysis Summary

Striking Volume: Both fighters operate at a similar pace (2.6 vs 3.4 sig str/min). Accuracy and timing will decide the striking battle.

Grappling: Gillian Robertson shoots 2.5 TD/15min at 41% accuracy against Mackenzie Dern's 41% defense — takedowns are a viable path. Mackenzie Dern shoots at 22% accuracy against Gillian Robertson's 38% defense — Gillian Robertson should keep it standing.

Finish Threat: Gillian Robertson finishes 71% of wins (21% KO/TKO, 50% sub).

Fight Length: Mackenzie Dern's fights average 14:48 vs 11:01 for Gillian Robertson. If this reaches the championship rounds, Mackenzie Dern's conditioning history becomes a factor.

Last updated: 2026-08-22 | Data source: UFCStats.com