Mackenzie Dern’s accent has been a topic of discussion among fans and media outlets alike. At first, Dern’s accent was typical of an American born in Arizona.
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However, at some point in her UFC career, Mackenzie Dern’s accent underwent a tremendous change into a stereotypical Brazilian accent 1. This drew significant scrutiny from fans online, who had heard her speak with an American accent before.
According to a report by Sportskeeda, Mackenzie Dern’s accent change could be attributed to the fact that she spent a considerable amount of time in Brazil, where she trained in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. She also speaks fluent Portuguese, which could have influenced her accent.
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Most UFC fighters aren’t very well-versed in the English language, and fans have often witnessed such fighters using a translator for their interviews. Dern also used a translator during her first-ever UFC in-octagon interview at UFC 222.
Mackenzie Dern is a Brazilian and American professional mixed martial artist and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner. She is currently ranked #7 in the UFC women’s strawweight rankings as of September 19, 2023.
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