Mackenzie Dern Seeks Redemption Against Amanda Lemos at UFC 298

After a setback in her last bout, Mackenzie Dern is gearing up for a chance at redemption as she steps into the octagon to face Amanda Lemos at UFC 298 on February 17. The event, set to take place in Anaheim, California, promises fireworks as these two strawweight contenders clash to secure their positions in the division.

Dern, a 30-year-old Brazilian-American jiu-jitsu black belt, is determined to bounce back from her recent loss to Jessica Bate-Estaca at UFC 295 in November. With a professional MMA record of 13 wins and 4 losses, she is currently ranked eighth in the highly competitive strawweight division. Dern is stepping in for the injured Tatiana Suarez, seizing the opportunity to showcase her skills and inch closer to a coveted title shot.

On the other side of the octagon, Amanda Lemos, 36, is also looking to rebound after a title fight loss to Weili Zhang at UFC 292 in August 2023. Known for her striking prowess, Lemos boasts a record of 13 wins, 3 losses, and 1 draw. Currently ranked fourth in the strawweight division, a victory over Dern would solidify her position and potentially put her back in the title conversation.

UFC 298’s main event is set to be a featherweight title clash between champion Alexander Volkanovski and challenger Ilia Topuria. The co-main event features a compelling middleweight matchup between Paulo Borrachinha and Robert Whittaker, ensuring fight fans an action-packed night.

In addition to the highly anticipated Dern vs. Lemos showdown, Brazilian fighters Marcos “Pezão” Rogério de Lima and Brendson Ribeiro will also grace the card, adding to the excitement for fans of the South American contenders.

As the fighters intensify their training camps and the anticipation builds, UFC 298 is shaping up to be an unforgettable night of mixed martial arts action. Will Mackenzie Dern redeem herself and make a statement against Amanda Lemos, or will Lemos secure a pivotal victory on her own path to championship glory? Fight fans will find out on February 17 when the Octagon door closes in Anaheim.