UFC Fighters React To Mackenzie Dern's Quick Finish Win Over Amanda Cooper

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) hosted another exciting night of fights over the weekend. Following UFC women’s strawweight Mackenzie Dern’s big finish, fighters have come forward with their thoughts.

The highly anticipated fight card of UFC 224 went down on Saturday night, May 12. Inside the Jeunesse Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, fight fans from around the world were granted a stunning night of match ups.

Featured on the night’s live pay-per-view main card, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu phenom Mackenzie Dern went toe-to-toe with Amanda Cooper for her sophomore octagon performance. After missing weight by over seven pounds, Dern earned a submission victory over Cooper in their catchweight match.

Check out what many UFC fighters had to say about the moment within the social media posts below:

Big Mac Dern with the big right hand ? #UFC224

— Cub Swanson (@CubSwanson) May 13, 2018

I think two things we can take away from Lineker and Dern is making weight and throwing straight punches are for losers. #ufc224

— éS (@EricSpicely) May 13, 2018

This isn’t the first time she’s missed weight. But okay.

— Bec Rawlings (@RowdyBec) May 13, 2018

Damn Dern lands that bomb then chokes her out.. woulda been better had she not missed weight by 7lbs tho #UFC224

— Shane Burgos (@HurricaneShaneB) May 13, 2018

Man y’all petty ?????#UFC224 pic.twitter.com/FgXDP3lun4

— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) May 13, 2018

I was just saying that if Dern connects with one of those flinging punches it could do some damage and sure enough led to a Rnc. But let's not forget 123lbs…#ufc224

— Sarah Kaufman (@mmasarah) May 13, 2018

Mackenzie Dern still undefeated at every weight she's competed in. #happyweight #UFC224

— The Mane Event™ (@EliasTheodorou) May 13, 2018

Mackenzie Dern with the win/finish in round 1. Overhand, mount, RNC. Let’s hope she learns from this weigh-in debacle and never misses weight again. #UFCRio

— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) May 13, 2018

I think she's coasting on talent at the moment though. Maybe she will get her act together before taking a loss, but seven pounds is unprofessional, and a sign that she isn't preparing properly.

— Dan Hardy (@danhardymma) May 13, 2018

She threw that like a fastball! ?#UFC224

— Dan Hardy (@danhardymma) May 13, 2018

Wow. @johnlineker hand picks his opponent and he wins… Yet he's been running from me for years. And continues to do so. I would #DESTROY Him. I've been begging to fight in at the end of June. Bet he says NO again. @Jon_Anik @jimmysmithmma #UFC224

— Bryan Caraway (@BryanCaraway) May 13, 2018