Jandiroba ahead of Suarez fight: next she wants a trilogy with champion Dern
The Brazilian meets Tatiana Suarez at UFC Vegas 124 on November 7. She is already planning a third fight for the strawweight title in January or February.
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Virna Jandiroba (23-4) faces Tatiana Suarez (12-1) at UFC Vegas 124 on November 7. Speaking to Sherdog, the Brazilian called it "a clash of titans": she expects Suarez's wrestling to test her jiu-jitsu. She said she completed two training camps for the fight.
Her real goal is a third fight with strawweight champion Mackenzie Dern. Dern won their first meeting in December 2020 and their October 2025 bout for the vacant title by unanimous decision. "Since Mackenzie has already said she intends to defend the belt between January and February," she would only need one week of rest after the Suarez fight, Jandiroba said: "I'll be ready for the rematch in January or February."
Jandiroba does not expect Zhang Weili back soon: "Honestly, I don't see Weili returning to the Octagon anytime soon."