Mackenzie Dern

Mackenzie Dern came to MMA as genuine BJJ royalty - a multiple-time jiu-jitsu world champion and the daughter of a grappling legend, with credentials few in the sport can match. She brought that world-class ground game into the UFC and has steadily rounded out her striking to become a fixture in the strawweight top five.

Her guard and submission game are elite; if a fight hits the mat, almost no one in the division can survive there with her. As her boxing has improved, she's climbed toward a title shot, beating the likes of Amanda Ribas, Virna Jandiroba, and Angela Hill while building a strong fan following.

For new fans, Dern is a perfect showcase of high-level grappling in women's MMA, and her marketability has made her one of the division's most recognizable stars. Watch her for the submission threat that's present in every second a fight is on the ground.