Gillian Robertson vs Mackenzie Dern
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 Accuracy | 47.4% | 41.4% | — |
| Sig. Strikes Landed/min | 2.6 | 3.4 | — |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed/min | 2.8 | 3.7 | ◄ |
| Strike Differential | -0.2/min | -0.4/min | — |
| Grappling | |||
| Takedown Accuracy | 40.6% | 22.0% | ◄ |
| Takedown Defense | 37.5% | 40.6% | — |
| Takedowns Landed/15min | 2.5 | 1.1 | ◄ |
| Submission Attempts/15min | 0.8 | 1.0 | — |
| Control Time/15min | 7:05 | 4:26 | ◄ |
| Finishing Ability | |||
| KO/TKO % of Wins | 21.4% | 0.0% | — |
| Submission % of Wins | 50.0% | 41.7% | — |
| Decision % of Wins | 28.6% | 58.3% | — |
| Avg Fight Time | 11:01 | 14:48 | — |
| Secondary Stats | |||
| Knockdowns/15min | 0.0 | 0.1 | — |
| Reversals/15min | 0.6 | 0.5 | — |
| Edges | 4 | 0 | 5 even |
Fight Dynamics
Career Striking Volume
Gillian Robertson
Mackenzie Dern
League median
| Statistic | Gillian Robertson | Mackenzie Dern | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fight Shape | |||
| Fight Completion Rate | 71.2% | 79.9% | — |
| Avg Fight Time | 11:01 | 14:48 | — |
| % Fights Inside the Distance | 57.1% | 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 Control | 47.2% | 29.6% | ◀ |
| % Time Controlled | 17.7% | 19.6% | — |
| Control Rate of Clinch/Ground Time | 72.8% | 60.2% | ◀ |
| Distance Striking | |||
| Distance Sig. Landed / Min | 3.75 | 4.91 | ▶ |
| Distance Sig. Absorbed / Min | 5.69 | 5.84 | — |
| Distance Striking Differential / Min | -1.93 | -0.94 | ▶ |
| Distance Strike Accuracy | 34.5% | 35.3% | — |
| Distance Strike Defense | 63.9% | 57.2% | ◀ |
| Power & Pressure | |||
| KDs per 100 Power Strikes | 0.00 | 0.33 | ▶ |
| Knocked Down per 100 Absorbed | 0.00 | 0.87 | ◀ |
| TD Attempts per 5 Distance Min | 5.91 | 3.20 | — |
| TDs Faced per 5 Distance Min | 1.48 | 1.25 | — |
| Fade Index (R3 / R1 pace) | 1.31 | 1.06 | — |
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 Accuracy | 50.1% | 43.2% | — |
| Sig. Strikes Landed/min | 2.7 | 3.2 | — |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed/min | 2.3 | 2.9 | — |
| Takedown Accuracy | 36.1% | 40.0% | — |
| Takedown Defense | 25.0% | 40.7% | ► |
| Control Time/Fight | 8:26 | 5:34 | ◄ |
| Edges | 1 | 1 | 4 even |
Last 3 Fights
Gillian Robertson
LOSS
vs. Mackenzie Dern
UFC 330: Makhachev vs. Machado Garry • Aug 2026Women's StrawweightTITLE
Gillian Robertson49/13137%TD 1/3Ctrl 6:47
Mackenzie Dern65/16839%TD 4/6Ctrl 10:48
WIN
vs. Amanda Lemos
UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Vallejos • Mar 2026Women's Strawweight
Gillian Robertson12/2646%TD 3/7Ctrl 9:17
Amanda Lemos42/7358%TD 1/1Ctrl 2:04
WIN
vs. Marina Rodriguez
UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Figueiredo • May 2025Women's Strawweight
Gillian Robertson16/4139%TD 2/3Ctrl 5:21
Marina Rodriguez4/1724%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:00
Mackenzie Dern
WIN
vs. Gillian Robertson
UFC 330: Makhachev vs. Machado Garry • Aug 2026Women's StrawweightTITLE
Mackenzie Dern65/16839%TD 4/6Ctrl 10:48
Gillian Robertson49/13137%TD 1/3Ctrl 6:47
WIN
vs. Virna Jandiroba
UFC 321: Aspinall vs. Gane • Oct 2025Women's StrawweightTITLE
Mackenzie Dern118/23151%TD 2/8Ctrl 3:45
Virna Jandiroba106/21749%TD 9/17Ctrl 9:07
WIN
vs. Amanda Ribas
UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Ribas 2 • Jan 2025Women's Strawweight
Mackenzie Dern27/4659%TD 1/3Ctrl 4:34
Amanda Ribas17/5630%TD 2/2Ctrl 5:47
Common Opponents
vs. Amanda Lemos
Gillian Robertson
WIN
UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Vallejos • Mar 2026Women's Strawweight
Gillian Robertson12/2646%TD 3/7Ctrl 9:17
Amanda Lemos42/7358%TD 1/1Ctrl 2:04
Mackenzie Dern
LOSS
UFC 298: Volkanovski vs. Topuria • Feb 2024Women's Strawweight
Mackenzie Dern21/5439%TD 1/3Ctrl 6:00
Amanda Lemos41/8051%TD 2/2Ctrl 4:02KD 1
vs. Marina Rodriguez
Gillian Robertson
WIN
UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Figueiredo • May 2025Women's Strawweight
Gillian Robertson16/4139%TD 2/3Ctrl 5:21
Marina Rodriguez4/1724%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:00
Mackenzie Dern
LOSS
UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Rodriguez • Oct 2021Women's Strawweight
Mackenzie Dern49/17428%TD 1/8Ctrl 7:21
Marina Rodriguez144/27952%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:10
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.