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UFC 321: Dern and Jandiroba Battle for Strawweight Title

10/24/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Mackenzie Dern, a UFC fighter, and Virna Jandiroba, a UFC fighter, will clash for the vacant UFC Strawweight Championship at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi.
This rematch follows five years after Dern's narrow victory over Jandiroba.
Dern enters with greater preparation as she seeks to solidify her legacy.
Jandiroba enters on a five-fight win streak and seeks redemption.
The winner could face former champion Zhang Weili, reshaping the strawweight division.

History

Historical Context

The UFC women's strawweight division has evolved significantly since its inception in 2014, when Carla Esparza became the first champion. By 2018, over 500 female fighters were competing, showcasing the growing popularity of women's MMA. Mackenzie Dern's narrow victory over Virna Jandiroba at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi highlights the division's competitiveness and potential implications for future title bouts, particularly against Zhang Weili.

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Story summary

Mackenzie Dern, a UFC fighter, and Virna Jandiroba, a UFC fighter, will clash for the vacant UFC Strawweight Championship at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi.
This rematch follows five years after Dern's narrow victory over Jandiroba.
Dern enters with greater preparation as she seeks to solidify her legacy.
Jandiroba enters on a five-fight win streak and seeks redemption.
The winner could face former champion Zhang Weili, reshaping the strawweight division.

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