
Gillian robertson in battle in UFC 269 (Photo: Instagram/UFC)
Gillian robertson He believes the time has come to challenge for the strawweight title (up to 52,2 kg). After a dominant performance, where she defeated Brazilian Amanda Lemos via unanimous decision at UFC Vegas 114On this last Saturday (14), the Canadian stated that a title fight is the only scenario that makes sense in the organization now.
During the post-event press conference, Robertson highlighted her numbers within the organization and argued that she has the most wins, finishes, and submissions among women in the UFC. For the fighter, these achievements justify the opportunity to compete for the belt against... Mackenzie dern at your next appointment.
“We want this title fight. That’s where I belong, that’s my next step. And just to be clear, I’m asking for this opportunity… I think it’s the only thing that makes sense right now. It’s five wins in a row.”
"I have the most wins among women, the most finishes, and the most submissions. So I believe I deserve this chance," she declared. Gillian robertson at the press conference.
Gillian robertson says a title fight vs. Mackenzie dern is “the only thing that makes sense” after her # UFCVegas114 win. pic.twitter.com/RVhqJVHsce
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) March 15, 2026
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When is Mackenzie Dern's next fight?

Mackenzie celebrates her UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC
Mackenzie dern, which became division champion by overcoming Virna jandiroba No. UFC 321She has no fight scheduled for October 2025. Her last fight for the organization was on the very night she was crowned the new queen of the strawweight division.
The American, who also holds Brazilian citizenship through her father, Megaton Dias, is still waiting for the UFC to schedule her first title defense.
UFC Vegas 114 results
MAIN CARD
Featherweight (up to 65,8 kg): Kevin Vallejos derrotou Josh Emmett by knockout (punches) at 3min33sec of R1
Straw weight (up to 52,2 kg): Gillian robertson derrotou Amanda lemos by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Featherweight (up to 65,8 kg): Jose Miguel Delgado derrotou André Fili by split decision of the judges (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Featherweight (up to 65,8 kg): Marwan Rahiki defeated Harry Hardwick by technical knockout (corner stoppage) in round 2.
Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Ion Cuțelaba defeated Oumar Sy by submission (guillotine) at 4:24 of R1
Flyweight (up to 57 kg): Charles Johnson derrotou Bruno Bulldog by split decision of the judges (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Myktybek Orolbai derrotou Chris Curtis by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Victor Petrino defeated Steven Asplund by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Elijah Smith defeated You Su-young by submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:04 of round 2.
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Manoel Manumito derrotou Bolaji Oki by knockout (punch) at 4min12sec of R3
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Erik Anders derrotou Brad Tavares by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Bia Mosque defeated Montserrat Rendon by submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:07 of Round 1.
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Hecher Sosa defeated Luan Lacerda by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Straw weight (up to 52,2 kg): Piera Rodriguez derrotou Sam Hughes by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
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