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Mackenzie Dern Claims Vacant UFC Strawweight Title With Decision Over Virna Jandiroba at UFC 321

Dern points to Tatiana Suarez for her first defense after showcasing sharper boxing in Abu Dhabi.

Overview

  • The judges scored the five-round rematch 48-47, 48-47 and 49-46 for Dern.
  • Official statistics show Dern out-landed Jandiroba 247–208 in total strikes as Jandiroba pursued nine takedowns that Dern largely contained.
  • Dern highlighted gains under striking coach Jason Parillo, extending a turnaround that followed earlier weight issues and uneven results.
  • Zhang Weili vacated the belt to chase Valentina Shevchenko’s flyweight title at UFC 322, leaving open the possibility of a future return to 115 pounds.
  • Post-fight, Dern named Tatiana Suarez as a preferred first challenger and marked the moment by placing the belt on her six-year-old daughter after sharing an emotional message.