Mackenzie Dern
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Mackenzie Dern gets her fighting skills honestly. Her father is the world-famous grappler, Wellington Dias of Brazil. This meant that not only did Dern grow up learning the ropes from a true professional, but she also was raised in the United States and Brazil and is fluent in both Portuguese and English.
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She actually earned her black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under the tutelage of her father. These days she trains in Los Angeles and has a stellar record of 9-1 with 6 submissions. Dern is a two-time world jiu-jitsu champion.
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