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Gillian Robertson vs Mackenzie Dern

Gillian Robertson

Pro 17-8-0  |  UFC 14-6-0
Women's Strawweight
VS

Mackenzie Dern

Pro 16-5-0  |  UFC 11-5-0
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 Accuracy48.5%41.6%
Sig. Strikes Landed/min2.73.5
Sig. Strikes Absorbed/min2.93.9
Strike Differential-0.1/min-0.5/min
Grappling
Takedown Accuracy40.9%18.4%
Takedown Defense38.9%37.9%
Takedowns Landed/15min2.80.9
Submission Attempts/15min0.91.1
Control Time/15min7:274:12
Finishing Ability
KO/TKO % of Wins21.4%0.0%
Submission % of Wins50.0%45.5%
Decision % of Wins28.6%54.5%
Avg Fight Time10:1914:10
Secondary Stats
Knockdowns/15min0.00.1
Reversals/15min0.50.5
Edges405 even

Fight Dynamics

Career Striking Volume
Gillian Robertson   Mackenzie Dern   League median
StatisticGillian RobertsonMackenzie DernEdge
Fight Shape
Fight Completion Rate68.8%78.2%
Avg Fight Time10:1914:10
% Fights Inside the Distance60.0%37.5%
Strength of UFC Schedule
Opponent UFC Win % (all)55.4%59.6%
Opponent UFC Record (all)56-45 (55.4%)90-61 (59.6%)
Opponent Record (among wins)43-40 (51.8%)57-45 (55.9%)
Positional Profile
% Time at Distance (approx.)35.7%53.2%
% Time in Control49.7%28.1%
% Time Controlled14.6%18.7%
Control Rate of Clinch/Ground Time77.3%60.0%
Distance Striking
Distance Sig. Landed / Min3.814.75
Distance Sig. Absorbed / Min5.516.00
Distance Striking Differential / Min-1.71-1.25
Distance Strike Accuracy35.8%35.2%
Distance Strike Defense63.9%56.1%
Power & Pressure
KDs per 100 Power Strikes0.000.35
Knocked Down per 100 Absorbed0.000.90
TD Attempts per 5 Distance Min6.303.15
TDs Faced per 5 Distance Min1.221.20
Fade Index (R3 / R1 pace)1.171.00
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 Accuracy56.4%44.3%
Sig. Strikes Landed/min3.03.7
Sig. Strikes Absorbed/min2.03.6
Takedown Accuracy40.0%26.1%
Takedown Defense0.0%37.5%
Control Time/Fight8:183:24
Edges411 even

Last 3 Fights

Gillian Robertson

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
WIN
vs. Luana Pinheiro
UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Prates • Nov 2024Women's Strawweight
Decision (Unanimous) • Rd 3, 5:00
Gillian Robertson52/10848%TD 5/17Ctrl 8:13
Luana Pinheiro42/10540%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:17
▼ Rounds

Mackenzie Dern

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
WIN
vs. Loopy Godinez
UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov • Aug 2024Women's Strawweight
Decision (Unanimous) • Rd 3, 5:00
Mackenzie Dern72/20335%TD 2/5Ctrl 2:45
Loopy Godinez67/14646%TD 2/3Ctrl 1:41
▼ 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 (2.7 vs 3.5 sig str/min). Accuracy and timing will decide the striking battle.

Grappling: Gillian Robertson shoots 2.8 TD/15min at 41% accuracy against Mackenzie Dern's 38% defense — takedowns are a viable path. Mackenzie Dern shoots at 18% accuracy against Gillian Robertson's 39% 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 14:10 vs 10:19 for Gillian Robertson. If this reaches the championship rounds, Mackenzie Dern's conditioning history becomes a factor.

Report generated: 2026-08-03 08:59:45 | Data source: UFCStats.com