UFC 321: Dern vs Jandiroba
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A bout for the vacant women's strawweight title; Mackenzie Dern beat Virna Jandiroba by decision to become the new champion.
Key points
- A bout for the vacant UFC women's strawweight title in Abu Dhabi
- BJJ ace Mackenzie Dern beat Virna Jandiroba by unanimous decision
- Dern finally captured a UFC championship after years as a contender
- She improved to 16-5 and set up an August title defense
Fight card
- MAIN🏆 UFC Women's Strawweight (vacant)Women's Strawweight
Dern def. Jandiroba — UD 5
Report
At UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi, two of the strawweight division's most accomplished grapplers met for the vacant women's title. Mackenzie Dern, a decorated Brazilian jiu-jitsu world medalist, faced fellow grappling specialist Virna Jandiroba in a technical, grinding affair.
Dern's improved striking and ability to threaten submissions in every scramble proved the difference over five rounds, and she took a clear unanimous decision to finally claim a UFC championship after years on the title doorstep. The win moved her to 16-5.
As the new champion, Dern's first defense was lined up against grappler Gillian Robertson at UFC 330 in August 2026.