The UFC has confirmed that Virna Jandiroba and Mackenzie Dern will compete for the vacant women’s strawweight championship at UFC 321 on October 25, 2025, at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The bout serves as the co-main event, with heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall defending his title against Ciryl Gane in the headliner.
Virna Jandiroba vs. Mackenzie Dern
The strawweight title became vacant following Zhang Weili’s decision to relinquish her belt and move up to challenge flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko at UFC 322 on November 15 at Madison Square Garden.