Overview
- Dern won by unanimous decision with scores of 48–47, 48–47, and 49–46 in the co-main event at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on Oct. 25.
- The title was vacant after Zhang Weili moved up to challenge Valentina Shevchenko at flyweight, reshaping the strawweight pecking order and future matchmaking.
- Jandiroba secured multiple takedowns, but Dern consistently landed the cleaner shots on the feet and dealt damage from guard that swayed the scorecards.
- The result completes a sweep of their series after Dern’s 2020 decision win, with five-round pacing and championship rounds influencing strategy and momentum.
- Reaction was split online, with praise for Dern’s emotional celebration with her daughter Moa and debate from fans and some fighters over the scoring.