Virna Jandiroba's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: October 26, 2025

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Virna Jandiroba. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Virna Jandiroba is a Brazilian mixed martial artist competing in the UFC's Strawweight division. A former Invicta Strawweight champion, she is currently ranked #1 in the UFC women's strawweight division and #9 in the UFC women's pound-for-pound rankings as of May 2025. Her career highlights her success and skill in the sport of mixed martial arts.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

December 8, 2017: Invicta Debut

On December 8, 2017, Virna Jandiroba debuted at Invicta FC 26 against Amy Montenegro, winning by first-round armbar.

March 24, 2018: Invicta Strawweight Championship

On March 24, 2018, Virna Jandiroba faced Mizuki Inoue at Invicta FC 28 for the Invicta strawweight championship, after Janaisa Morandin pulled out. She won via split decision, becoming the Invicta FC Strawweight Champion.

September 1, 2018: First Title Defense

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

December 7, 2019: Fight against Mallory Martin

On December 7, 2019, Virna Jandiroba was initially scheduled to face Cortney Casey at UFC on ESPN 7, but after Casey withdrew, Livia Renata Souza was planned to replace her, but she also withdrew and Jandiroba ultimately faced Mallory Martin and won the fight by submission in the second round.

August 15, 2020: UFC 252 Win

On August 15, 2020, Virna Jandiroba faced Felice Herrig at UFC 252. She won the fight via an armbar submission in the first round and earned a Performance of the Night award.

June 19, 2021: UFC on ESPN 25 Win

On June 19, 2021, Virna Jandiroba faced Kanako Murata at UFC on ESPN 25. She won the bout after the doctor stopped the fight following round 2 due to an elbow dislocation caused by an armbar applied by Jandiroba.

May 14, 2022: UFC on ESPN 36 Win

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

May 6, 2023: UFC 288 Win

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

March 30, 2024: UFC on ESPN 54 Win

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

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

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