Mackenzie Dern is reportedly slated to face Gillian Robertson in her inaugural defense of the UFC strawweight championship. The highly anticipated bout is expected to take place at UFC 330 on August 15th, hosted at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Dern, who secured the vacant strawweight title in October 2025 with a unanimous decision win over Virna Jandiroba at UFC 321, has been inactive for approximately ten months. This upcoming fight will mark her return to the Octagon and her first challenge to retain the championship.
The news of this potential matchup was initially shared by MagicM_MMABets on X.
The American-born Brazilian fighter is currently on a three-fight winning streak. Her last defeat occurred in February 2024 against Amanda Lemos at UFC 298.
Dern boasts a professional MMA record of 16-5, with 11 wins within the UFC, including notable victories against Amanda Ribas, Loopy Godínez, and Angela Hill.
Meanwhile, Gillian Robertson is coming off a five-fight win streak. Her most recent performance was a unanimous decision victory over Amanda Lemos at UFC Vegas 114 in March. Robertson has not experienced a loss since June 2023.
The Canadian fighter holds a professional record of 17-8, with 14 wins inside the UFC. Her significant wins include victories over Marina Rodriguez, Polyana Viana, and Molly McCann.
