Overview

• Dana White confirmed Virna Jandiroba vs. Mackenzie Dern for October 25 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi as the UFC 321 co-main event.
• The card is headlined by heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall defending against Ciryl Gane.
• Jandiroba (22-3), the No. 1 contender and former Invicta FC champion, rides a five-fight winning streak into her first UFC title shot.
• Dern (15-5), ranked No. 5, secured the opportunity with back-to-back wins over Loopy Godinez and Amanda Ribas, including a January 2025 submission.
• The matchup is a rematch of their 2020 meeting that Dern won by unanimous decision and pits two elite Brazilian jiu-jitsu specialists for the 115-pound crown.