“It’s fu**ing terrible!” UFC legend urges female fighters to stop fighting THIS way after Mackenzie Dern striking disaster

UFC legend Matt Brown expressed disappointment with Mackenzie Dern's performance versus Jessica Andrade at UFC 295. He did not have anything nice to say about it.

“It’s fu**ing terrible!” UFC legend urges female fighters to stop fighting THIS way after Mackenzie Dern striking disaster

Matt Brown disappointed with Mackenzie Dern's performance. Calls it "f****** terrible" (via YouTube/MMA Weekly)

UFC welterweight Matt Brown didn’t mince words following Mackenzie Dern’s shocking loss to Jessica Andrade at UFC 295. He expressed his disgust and disappointment in Dern’s performance. Dern, known for her exceptional grappling abilities, suffered her first knockout loss, raising questions in the MMA community. Brown is an ardent supporter of Dern. He provided open feedback expressing surprise at her stand-up performance.

Brown praised Andrade’s performance but harshly criticized Dern, notably in the striking department. He said Andrade impressed him, but Mackenzie Dern looked really bad. Brown went on about the biggest flaw he saw in Dern’s grappling attempt, an issue he thought inflicts the whole women’s division. This is what he said:

I want to ask all female fighters to do one thing for me, and I might even ask that you make this the headline. All female fighters, please stop with the fucking head-arm throws. It’s fucking garbage.
Matt Brown via The Fighter vs. The Writer
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Dern’s recent problems have extended beyond the octagon, as she has openly revealed personal issues like a nasty divorce. While admitting these challenges, Brown emphasized that personal circumstances should not be used as an excuse for poor performance. Brown said that he knew how this felt like, relying on his own divorce experience.

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Despite the harsh criticism, Matt Brown believed Dern had the capacity to develop. He felt Dern had the athleticism and talents to improve her stand-up and wrestling game. However, it was up to Dern and her team to put in the effort required for her continuing development. This becomes important, especially if she wanted to compete at the top levels of the UFC.

Mackenzie Dern issues apology to fight fans after her knockout loss to Jessica Andrade

Mackenzie Dern turned to social media following her defeat at UFC 295 against Jessica Andrade to apologize to her supporters. The defeat was Dern’s first knockout loss, and the strawweight contender had a difficult night in the octagon. She was knocked down four times in the second round by Andrade, who finally got the victory.

Mackenzie Dern apologized to her fans for loss against Jessica Andrade
Mackenzie Dern apologized to her fans for the loss against Jessica Andrade (via Bleacher Report)

Showing her dissatisfaction with her performance, the 30-year-old Brazilian strawweight contender apologized. This is what she had to say:

Hey guys, so I’m sorry about the loss. I’m sorry about the fight. I tried my best, but Jessica’s tough. I got hit, and it is what it is. You can only lose if you fight.
Mackenzie Dern via Instagram live

Dern’s apologies went beyond just recognizing the loss. She highlighted the fan support she received and the realization that many people believed in her. Despite her defeat in this fight, Dern remains hopeful about her future in the UFC.

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