Mackenzie Dern is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt and one of the top female grapplers of her generation, being also the daughter of another famous BJJ personality, the legendary “Megaton”. Mackenzie Dern started competing in the adult divisions of Jiu Jitsu tournaments at the age of 14, winning the respect of most BJJ enthusiasts by winning several important trophies as a teenager. Her grappling tuition has been closely followed by her father, and also by Royler Gracie, Letícia Ribeiro and Mackenzie Dern’s boyfriend Augusto Mendes.
Main Achievements:
World Champion (2012 brown weight & absolute, 2011 purple, 2010, 2009 & 2008 blue)
World No Gi Champion (2012 brown, 2011 weight & absolute, 2010 & 2009 blue/purple)
Pan American Champion (2012 brown, 2011 purple)
European Open Champion (2013 black, 2012 brown, 2011 purple weight & absolute, 2010 blue)
Copa Podio Superfight Champion (2013)