Mackenzie Dern Alleges Physical Abuse In Troubling Account Of Divorce, Ex-Husband's Counter-Claims Revealed

UFC strawweight Mackenzie Dern has made allegations of physical abuse against her estranged husband, Wesley Santos. In a recent interview with The MMA Hour, Dern detailed a number of incidents in which she says Santos was physically violent towards her.

"He would push me, shove me," Dern said. "He would grab me by the arm and pull me. He would slam doors on me. He would throw things at me."

Dern also said that Santos would often verbally abuse her. "He would call me names," she said. "He would tell me I was worthless. He would tell me I was a bad mother."

Santos has denied all of Dern's allegations. In a statement to MMA Fighting, he said that Dern is "making false and defamatory statements" and that he "will vigorously defend himself against these baseless allegations."

The couple's divorce is currently ongoing. Dern is seeking full custody of their daughter, Moa, while Santos is seeking joint custody.

The allegations of abuse have shocked the MMA community. Dern is one of the most popular fighters in the sport, and she is known for her positive and upbeat personality. Her story is a reminder that domestic violence can happen to anyone, even those who seem to have it all.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, there are resources available to help. You can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit their website.