When Mackenzie Dern first appeared in the UFC, fans noticed something strikingly different. The strawweight contender, once fluent in the fast-paced rhythm of American English, now sounded distinctly Brazilian. During her post-fight interview, she even used a translator to speak Portuguese. The crowd was confused. The internet? Ruthless.

What happened to Mackenzie Dern’s voice? Was it an act, or just the natural result of living between two worlds? With Dern now set to face Virna Jandiroba at UFC 321 for the vacant strawweight title, fans are again asking: how many languages does she actually speak, and why does she sound more Brazilian than American?

How Many Languages Does Mackenzie Dern Speak Fluently?

Despite being born and raised in the U.S., Mackenzie Dern isn’t just bilingu

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