I haven’t seen this video and I won’t watch it you know but I’ve been asked about it you know. Website Design by Page One Web Development, Smash Or Pass Vol. I have the little things that keep my mind focused. As long as that trade involves discussing people getting punched in the mouth. Pointed out on Joe Rogan’s podcast and video logged by multiple YouTubers. The one thing no one is doubting is her Instagram status. The likely hood of her getting a higher-ranked opponent is unlikely. BJJ fans have been making a big deal about the evolution of BJJ world champion Mackenzie Dern’s accent from proper American accent a few years back old to nowadays someone who sounds like English isn’t their first language. Again, I think I’m someone who grows under pressure. The more Dern's thrust into the spotlight, the more minute details of her life are going to be analysed by fans. To that point, Dern told Helwani she doesn’t wilt in the face of pressure, but instead becomes better for being in the stressful position. A further million viewers watched her MMA debut and her No Gi loss to Gabi Garcia. Mackenzie Lynne Dern Santos (born March 24, 1993) is a Brazilian-American professional mixed martial artist and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner. UFC President Dana White gives his reaction to Jon Jones confirming a rumor regarding him avoiding a drug test in 2015. (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = 'https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.12'; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);}(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk')); Mackenzie Dern Addresses "Evolution" of Her Accent, #UFC222 fighter Mackenzie Dern addresses claims of the "evolution" of her accent. I think they will pass in a while. Mackenzie spoke with a thick American accent early in her career, but now she speaks with a heavy Brazilian accent. Advertising InquiriesTerms of UsePrivacy PolicyContent Policy, AppAdvertising InquiriesTerms of UsePrivacy PolicyContent PolicyBest Sports Betting SiteSubscription Terms. There is some history behind this ever-changing accent. Dern simply responded that the attention was "flattering." “I feel like I see everything happening but I’m just thinking about the fight and the weight cut. The former multiple-time world BJJ champion is getting ready for her Octagon debut, but it’s come with some surprising attention toward things other than her fighting style. Yep, that's right - Dern, born and raised in Arizona (while of Brazilian descent, and having spent some time with family in Brazil growing up) never showed any semblance of an accent until she was 21-years-old, and it's gradually come and gone (and then come again) and become even stronger over time. Ariel Helwani always asks the questions that the fans want to hear. She is an ADCC and no gi BJJ (black belt) World Champion. You’ve heard the debate over her accent… To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. 1: Amy Schumer Batting Lead Off, Craig’s Checkered Flag Report: Hollywood Casino 400, Mayo Spreads: NFL Risk Ship Or Just Sink Like Piss, Show Me The Slip Fight Island Ortega Vs Jung. All the best, most interesting, and unquestionably coolest fights the UFC needs to book, following their latest UFC Fight Island 6 event on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Instead, she said she finds the entire situation flattering. My Native Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu professor is easier to understand. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. She fleshed out how here accent formed a little more to Jonathan Snowden of Bleacher Report. Even better follow on Instagram. Ahead of her highly-anticipated promotional debut at UFC 222, Mackenzie Dern has had to answer the inevitable Mackenzie Dern accent question. Ariel Helwani asked Dern about that above "evolution" video a few years back prior to her UFC debut, as well, and she just said it was flattering that so many people paid attention to her accent, but didn't really address the actual question…. There is some history behind this ever-changing accent. (People are starting to see) this is me and this is who I am. Submission specialist Mackenzie Dern picked up yet another win in the octagon tonight, armbarring Randa Markos at 3:44 of the very first round (after slipping on a banana peel and being given the gift of Markos jumping straight into her guard), but what really captured my imagination - yet again - was Dern's post-fight interview.