The Mackenzie Dern vs Loopy Godinez fight on August 3rd at the prestigious Etihad Arena will be a great style clash in the strawweight division. One side we have the US Jiu-Jitsu pro Mackenzie Dern, known for her submissions. On the other side we have the Mexican Loopy Godinez, a tough and durable fighter with a stand-up game.
Mackenzie Dern
The Submission Master
Mackenzie Dern from Phoenix, Arizona, USA is a force to be reckoned with in the UFC’s strawweight division. 5’4” and 116 lbs Dern is a physical specimen with a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a skill that has become her bread and butter. 13-5-0 pro record Dern has submitted most of her opponents (7).
Dern’s game plan is simple: get the fight to the ground and unleash her grappling. She’s got takedowns for days and can transition to dominant positions like nobody’s business. Her opponents get trapped in submissions they can’t escape from, it’s a testament to her skill. But Dern has shown improvement in her striking, adding another tool to her belt.
The current #8 on the best female Strawweight division is on a 2 losses streak, but this shouldn’t deceive you into thinking her confidence level has dropped. This fight will be a great opportunity for her to bounce back.
Loopy Godinez
The Underdog Striker
Loopy Godinez from Mexico is a fighter who has been climbing the UFC ranks. 5’2” and 115 lbs she’s a strong and tough fighter. 12-4-0 pro record she’s shown her heart and durability in the Octagon.
Godinez’s strength is her striking. She has a good boxing base and is comfortable trading punches on the feet. She’s been in several wars and has shown she can take a punch and come back strong. Her grappling isn’t as sharp as Dern’s but she’s shown improvement in defending takedowns and creating scrambles.
What makes her an underdog in this bout is the fact that 3 out of her 4 losses were via submission; an area in which her opponent of the day thrives at. Equally important to note that the current #12 in the female Strawweight division is on a 1-loss streak.
The Fight
Dern’s Domination
Mackenzie Dern vs Loopy Godinez is a grappler vs striker match-up. While Godinez is a tough and durable fighter Dern’s grappling is too much for her to overcome. Dern can control the pace of the fight and dictate where the action takes place.
If Dern can execute her game plan, we’ll see her controlling the fight from the clinch and taking takedowns. Once on the ground, Dern’s submissions will be on full display. Godinez will need to keep the fight standing and land big shots to disrupt Dern’s rhythm. But with Dern’s grappling advantage it’s hard to see Godinez winning this fight decisively.
Overall, Mackenzie Dern vs Loopy Godinez is a great opportunity for Dern to show off her skills and move up the strawweight rankings. Godinez is a tough opponent but Dern’s grappling and overall skillset gives her the advantage. A win over Godinez would put Dern in the top of the division. This should be a good fight but Dern is the favorite.
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