Gillian Robertson suggests that Mackenzie Dern’s potential disregard for her ahead of their UFC 300 bout might be a significant benefit for Robertson herself. She feels Dern might be underestimating her capabilities, which could play into Robertson’s hands during their highly anticipated fight.
Robertson has observed that Dern seems to be focusing her attention on other potential opponents or perhaps not giving Robertson the level of respect she believes she deserves. According to Robertson, this underestimation is not a negative, but rather a strategic advantage that she intends to leverage in the octagon. She sees it as an opportunity to surprise Dern and secure a victory.
“I think it’s all for my benefit,” Robertson stated, implying that Dern’s lack of intense focus on her fighting style or strengths could lead to unforeseen challenges for Dern when they finally face each other. Robertson is confident in her preparation and her ability to exploit any complacency or misjudgment on Dern’s part. The fighter believes this perceived oversight will allow her to execute her game plan more effectively.
