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Mackenzie Dern Outworks Virna Jandiroba to Capture Strawweight Gold – UFC 321 Highlights

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Mackenzie Dern defeated Virna Jandiroba to become the new strawweight world titleholder at UFC 321.

Dern was able to find her range early, landing some stiff leg kicks and lighting up Jandiroba with combinations. That prompted Jandiroba to shoot in for a double leg. Dern was momentarily put on her back, but she ultimately worked her way up and separated.

Jandiroba landed another takedown before the bell, though she accomplished little on the mat.

Jandiroba added two more takedowns in the second, but it was Dern doing a majority of the damage, offering up a slew of strikes and elbows from the bottom.