The UFC’s strawweight division is looking for some fresh blood and top contenders for the division's title. Two strawweight top-ranked budding superstars are ready for a major breakout moment as Mackenzie Dern faces Yan Xiaonan at UFC Vegas 61 on October 1.
The fight takes place inside the UFC’s APEX Center.
Dern, ranked 13th in the UFC's strawweight rankings, is a multi-time medalist in Jiu-Jitsu. She started training at three and competed in major Jiu-Jitsu competitions at 14. Dern made her MMA debut in 2016 and joined the UFC in 2018. She is 7-2 with the promotion.
Back in April, Dern beat Tecia Torres via a split decision.
Ranked sixth in the UFC rankings, Yan made her pro debut in 2008. Joining the UFC in 2017, Yan is 6-2 with the promotion. Yan is on a two-fight losing streak. Her last bout was a split decision loss against Marina Rodriguez in March.
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The Sporting News has the full rundown of the schedule for UFC Vegas 61, with details on fight matchups, start times, odds and more.
When is UFC Vegas 61: Dern vs. Yan?
- Date: Saturday, October 1
- Start time: 4 p.m. ET
- Main card: 7 p.m. ET
- Main event: 10 p.m. ET (approximately)
UFC Vegas 61 takes place on Saturday, October 1. The prelims start at 4 p.m. ET, followed by the main card at 7 p.m. ET. Dern and Yan should enter the octagon around 10 p.m. ET, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
How to watch UFC Vegas 61: Dern vs. Yan
- TV channels/live stream: ESPN+
The prelims and main card for UFC Vegas 61 will be available on the ESPN+ streaming service.
Dern vs. Yan price: How much does UFC Vegas 61 cost?
You can pay $9.99 for a monthly subscription to ESPN+ or buy an annual subscription for $99.99.
| Product | Prices |
|---|---|
| ESPN+ Monthly Subscription | $9.99/month |
| ESPN+ Annual Subscription | $99.99/year |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu Ad-Supported | $13.99/month |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu No-Ads | $19.99/month |
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Where is UFC Vegas 61: Mackenzie Dern vs. Yan Xiaonan
UFC Vegas 61 takes place inside the UFC's APEX Center in Las Vegas.
Dern vs. Yan odds for UFC Vegas 61
Per Vegas Insider, Dern is the -220 favorite, while Yan is the +180 underdog.
In Canada, per Sports Interaction, Dern is the -245 favorite, Xiaonan is the +180 underdog.
Mackenzie Dern record, bio
- Nationality: American and Brazilian
- Born: March 24, 1993
- Height: 5-4
- Reach: 63 inches
- Total fights: 14
- Record: 12-2 with seven wins via knockout
Yan Xiaonan record, bio
- Nationality: Chinese
- Born: June 16, 1989
- Height: 5-5
- Reach: 63 inches
- Total fights: 19
- Record: 15-3 with one no-contest, seven wins via knockout
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UFC Vegas 61: Mackenzie Dern vs. Yan Xiaonan fight card
Main card
- Mackenzie Dern vs. Yan Xiaonan; Strawweights
- Francisco Trinaldo vs. Randy Brown; Welterweights
- Raoni Barcelos vs. Trevin Jones; Bantamweights
- Sodiq Yusuff vs. Don Shainis; Featherweights
- John Castaneda vs. Daniel Santos; Bantamweights
- Mike Davis vs. Viacheslav Borshchev; Lightweights
Prelims
- Aleksei Oleinik vs. Ilir Latifi; Heavyweights
- Joaquim Silva vs. Jesse Ronson; Lightweights
- Brendan Allen vs. Krzysztof Jotko; Middleweights
- Maxim Grisham vs. Philipe Lens; Light-Heavyweights
- Julija Stoliarenko vs. Chelsea Chandler; Catchweight
- Guido Cannetti vs. Randy Costa; Bantamweights
