Why Virna Jandiroba is a Changed Fighter Coming Into Mackenzie Dern Rematch

Virna Jandiroba is not the same fighter who faced Mackenzie Dern five years ago.

After surrendering a unanimous decision to the BJJ bombshell back in December 2020, Jandiroba could score the ultimate redemption at UFC 321 on October 25 when she faces Dern for the undisputed strawweight world championship.

Since the loss to Dern, Jandiroba has put together a solid 6-1 record, and goes into her first UFC title opportunity riding a five-fight win streak, including a second-round submission victory over Amanda Lemos and a decisive decision W against Yan Xiaonan.

“I’ve changed a lot in these last five years,” Jandiroba told MMA Junkie. “I invested a lot of time into knowing myself better and…