Mackenzie Dern and Wesley Santos: A Look at Their Relationship

Alright, let me share a story about Mackenzie Dern and Wesley Santos. It’s kind of a rollercoaster, so buckle up.

Their Relationship

So, Mackenzie Dern, she’s a big deal in the UFC, right? A strawweight contender, and she used to be married to this pro surfer dude, Wesley Santos. They were like the athletic power couple for a while.

I started following Mackenzie because of her UFC career. She’s an amazing fighter, you know? Then I found out she was married to Wesley, and I thought, “Wow, that’s cool, a fighter and a surfer!” I dug a bit deeper and learned they even had a daughter, Moa, born in 2019. That’s when I really got into their story.

Mackenzie Dern, UFC star, was married to surfer Wesley Santos.
They have a daughter named Moa, born in 2019.

The Breakup

But things weren’t all sunshine and rainbows. I started seeing news about them splitting up in 2022. It wasn’t just a quiet breakup; it got pretty messy and public. Honestly, it was kind of sad to watch it all unfold.

I remember reading about their divorce and feeling a bit bummed. I mean, they seemed so good together, at least from what I could see online. But hey, life happens, right?

Mackenzie’s Life and Career

Despite all that drama, Mackenzie kept on fighting, literally. She’s a beast in the octagon! I read about her training routine, it is totally insane. She does morning runs, then hits mitts with her coach, Eddie Cha. After that, she heads to her dad’s BJJ academy, teaches classes, and gets her BJJ training in. And on Wednesdays and Saturdays, she’s sparring at The MMA Lab. How she does it all, I have no idea.

I was super impressed by her dedication. It’s not easy to balance a demanding career with personal life, especially with a kid and a public divorce. She also had to deal with her accent changing. She was born in Arizona but spent a lot of time in Brazil, so her accent shifted over time. People online were talking about it, but she just kept focusing on her career.

Intense training: Morning runs, mitts with Coach Eddie Cha, BJJ training at her dad’s academy, sparring at The MMA Lab.
Accent change: Due to her time in Brazil, her accent evolved, which got some attention online.

And you know what? She’s not just a UFC fighter. She’s an ADCC and no-gi BJJ World Champion. That’s some serious skill right there. I kept following her journey, and she just kept achieving more and more.

Co-Parenting Moa

After the divorce, Mackenzie and Wesley agreed to co-parent their daughter, Moa. I think that’s really mature of them. It’s not easy to put aside your differences for your kid, but they’re doing it.

I saw some stuff online about them co-parenting, and it seems like they’re making it work. Moa’s lucky to have parents who are committed to her, even though they’re not together anymore.

So yeah, that’s the story of Mackenzie Dern and Wesley Santos, as I’ve followed it. It’s been a wild ride, with ups and downs, but it’s definitely an interesting one. Mackenzie’s resilience and dedication are something I really admire. And who knows what the future holds for her? I, for one, will keep watching and cheering her on.