One of the UFC's best prospects is not wasting time getting back inside of the eight-sided steel structure as Mackenzie Dern is set to return at UFC 224 in Brazil.
As first reported by MMABrasil.com (later confirmed by MMAWeekly.com's Damon Martin), Dern is slated to take on Amanda Cooper on May 12 at Jeunesse Arena in Rio.
Dern's UFC debut against Ashley Yoder on March 3 was much closer than anticipated as Dern edged out a split decision after 15 tough minutes.
The quick turnaround will be a litmus test for the upstart as Cooper sports a 2-2 record under the UFC's banner.