LAS VEGAS – UFC newcomer Mackenzie Dern is flattered she’s labeled as the next Ronda Rousey. Those are big shoes to fill – and so early to fill them. But Dern sees the comparison as a positive association. It serves to bring the attention she needs to create her own brand in MMA, one that hopefully surpasses the woman responsible for her ability to compete in the octagon. “I think after my first fight, they’ll see, OK, this is a different person,” Dern (5-0 MMA, 0-0 UFC) told MMAjunkie in advance of her FS1-televised fight against Ashley Yoder (5-3 MMA, 0-2 UFC) at UFC 222, which takes place Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Managing expectations has always been a part of Dern’s career
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UFC newcomer Mackenzie Dern: After debut, fans will see more than next Ronda Rousey – MMA Junkie