Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Virna Jandiroba

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Virna Jandiroba made an impact.

Virna Jandiroba is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in the UFC's women's Strawweight division. A former Invicta FC Strawweight champion, she is currently ranked #3 in the UFC women's strawweight rankings and #12 in the UFC women's pound-for-pound rankings. Her accomplishments place her among the top female MMA fighters in the world.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2013: Started Professional MMA Career

In 2013, Jandiroba started her professional MMA career and fought primarily in Brazil.

December 8, 2017: Invicta FC Debut

On December 8, 2017, Jandiroba made her Invicta FC debut at Invicta FC 26 against Amy Montenegro and won by first-round armbar.

March 24, 2018: Invicta Strawweight Championship Win

On March 24, 2018, Jandiroba faced Mizuki Inoue for the Invicta strawweight championship after Janaisa Morandin pulled out. She won by split decision and became the Invicta FC Strawweight Champion.

September 1, 2018: First Title Defense

On September 1, 2018, Jandiroba defended her Invicta FC Strawweight Championship title against Janaisa Morandin at Invicta FC 31, winning by submission in the second round.

April 27, 2019: UFC Debut Loss

On April 27, 2019, Jandiroba made her UFC debut replacing Livia Renata Souza against Carla Esparza at UFC Fight Night: Jacare vs. Hermansson and lost by unanimous decision.

December 7, 2019: Victory Against Mallory Martin

On December 7, 2019, Jandiroba faced Mallory Martin after Cortney Casey and Livia Renata Souza withdrew. Jandiroba won the fight via submission in the second round.

August 15, 2020: UFC 252 Victory and Award

On August 15, 2020, Jandiroba faced Felice Herrig at UFC 252 and won by armbar submission in the first round, earning the Performance of the Night award.

December 12, 2020: UFC 256 Loss

On December 12, 2020, Jandiroba faced Mackenzie Dern at UFC 256 and lost by unanimous decision.

June 19, 2021: UFC on ESPN 25 Victory

On June 19, 2021, Jandiroba faced Kanako Murata at UFC on ESPN 25 and won after the doctor stopped the fight after round 2 due to an elbow dislocation caused by Jandiroba's armbar.

October 30, 2021: UFC 267 Loss

On October 30, 2021, Jandiroba faced Amanda Ribas at UFC 267 and lost the bout via unanimous decision.

May 14, 2022: UFC on ESPN 36 Victory

On May 14, 2022, Jandiroba faced Angela Hill at UFC on ESPN 36 and won the bout via unanimous decision.

May 6, 2023: UFC 288 Victory

On May 6, 2023, Jandiroba faced Marina Rodriguez at UFC 288 and won the fight by unanimous decision.

August 5, 2023: Fight Cancellation Due to Injury

On August 5, 2023, Jandiroba was scheduled to face Tatiana Suarez at UFC on ESPN 50. However, in June it was announced that Jandiroba had suffered an injury requiring knee surgery and was replaced by Jessica Andrade.

March 30, 2024: UFC on ESPN 54 Victory

On March 30, 2024, Jandiroba faced Loopy Godinez at UFC on ESPN 54. She won the fight via unanimous decision.

July 20, 2024: UFC on ESPN 60 Victory and Award

On July 20, 2024, Jandiroba faced Amanda Lemos at UFC on ESPN 60 and won by an armbar submission in the second round. This fight earned her another Performance of the Night award.

July 23, 2024: UFC Rankings

On July 23, 2024, Virna Jandiroba was ranked #3 in the UFC women's strawweight rankings.

September 10, 2024: Pound-for-Pound Rankings

On September 10, 2024, Virna Jandiroba was ranked #12 in the UFC women's pound-for-pound rankings.

December 7, 2024: Fight Withdrawal

On December 7, 2024, Jandiroba was scheduled to face Tatiana Suarez at UFC 310. However, Suarez reportedly withdrew from the fight due to an unspecified health issue, and the bout was subsequently removed from the card.