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Dern vs. Jandiroba Booked for Vacant Strawweight Title at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi

Dern says a win on Saturday would build the confidence she needs for a future Zhang Weili fight.

Mackenzie Dern answers a question during the UFC 273 press conference, opposite Zhang Weili in the Octagon at UFC 312. Credit: Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/
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Overview

  • Zhang Weili vacated the 115-pound belt to move to flyweight for a Valentina Shevchenko challenge at UFC 322, opening the division’s title.
  • The rematch between Mackenzie Dern and Virna Jandiroba is set as the UFC 321 co-main event on Oct. 25 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
  • Dern won their first meeting by unanimous decision at UFC 256 and enters her first UFC title fight after recent wins over Lupita Godinez and Amanda Ribas.
  • The championship bout is scheduled for five rounds, which Dern believes favors her ability to adjust and build momentum over 25 minutes.
  • Dern has been listed as an underdog in some betting markets and has shared fight-week training footage highlighting added muscle and improved conditioning.