Pros react after Mackenzie Dern stops Randa Markos at UFC Vegas 11

A women’s strawweight bout featuring Mackenzie Dern taking on Randa Markos took place on the main card of tonight’s UFC Vegas 11 event.

Dern (8-1 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since scoring a sensational submission victory over Hannah Cifers this past May. The 27-year-old Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu standout had gone 3-1 inside of the Octagon ahead of tonight’s contest with Markos.

Meanwhile, Randa Markos (10-8-1 MMA) was most previously seen in action this past March where she suffered a lopsided loss to Amanda Ribas. Prior to that setback, the Canadian had scored a split decision victory over Ashley Yoder at UFC Singapore in October of 2019.

Tonight’s Dern vs. Markos bout proved to be a lopsided affair. For whatever reason Randa Markos decided to engage Mackenzie Dern on the ground. That decision proved fatal quickly as Dern promptly locked in a beatiful armbar submission for the victory.

Official UFC Vegas 11 Result: Mackenzie Dern def. Randa Markos via submission (armbar) at 3:44 of Round 1

Check out how the pros reacted to Dern defeating Markos below:

Let’s go parillo!!!! First time working with @MackenzieDern Gonna be great no doubt! @rvcasport

— michael (@bisping) September 20, 2020

Jujitsu lessons by McKenzie

— BONY (@JonnyBones) September 20, 2020

Beautiful bjj as always by Dern. #UFCVegas11

— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) September 20, 2020

Levels to Bjj @MackenzieDern #UFCVegas11

— GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) September 20, 2020

The high level of BJJ IQ required to transition into that armbar finish says A LOT! This division needs to pay attention here. On the feet, take advantage bc Dern just needs one TD and she can end the show in multiple creative fashions.
I love BJJ and I’m always blown away by her

— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) September 20, 2020

https://twitter.com/LeoSantosbjj/status/1307483445212467201

Who would you like to see Mackenzie Dern fight next following her submission victory over Randa Markos this evening in Las Vegas? Share your thoughts in the comments section PENN Nation!

on September 19, 2020