Virna Jandiroba Chases Mackenzie Dern's Submission Record at UFC Fight Night 272

Jandiroba aims to close the gap on Dern's strawweight submission wins at the upcoming event in Las Vegas.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 5:50pm

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An abstract, energetic painting depicting two female MMA fighters in a grappling submission hold, with vibrant neon colors and expressive brushstrokes capturing the raw intensity of the moment.Jandiroba's pursuit of Dern's submission record adds excitement to the upcoming UFC Fight Night 272 card.Las Vegas Today

UFC Fight Night 272 will take place this Saturday at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas, featuring a lightweight main event between Renato Moicano and Chris Duncan. However, the spotlight will also be on strawweight fighter Virna Jandiroba, who is chasing a record held by Mackenzie Dern for most submission wins in UFC strawweight competition.

Why it matters

Jandiroba's pursuit of Dern's submission record adds an extra layer of intrigue to the UFC Fight Night 272 card. As one of the top grapplers in the strawweight division, Jandiroba will look to showcase her submission skills and potentially make history by closing the gap on Dern's divisional record.

The details

Virna Jandiroba (22-4 MMA, 8-4 UFC) has landed at least one takedown against 11 of her 12 UFC opponents. She also has three submission victories in UFC strawweight competition, which ties her for second-most in divisional history behind Mackenzie Dern's five. Jandiroba will face Tabatha Ricci in the co-main event of UFC Fight Night 272.

  • UFC Fight Night 272 will take place on Saturday, April 5, 2026 in Las Vegas.
  • Jandiroba's three submission wins in the UFC strawweight division are tied for second-most in the weight class.

The players

Virna Jandiroba

A Brazilian strawweight fighter with a 22-4 MMA record and 8-4 UFC record. She is known for her strong grappling and submission skills, having tied the second-most submission wins in UFC strawweight history.

Mackenzie Dern

An American strawweight fighter who holds the record for most submission wins in UFC strawweight competition with five.

Tabatha Ricci

Jandiroba's opponent at UFC Fight Night 272, a Brazilian strawweight fighter with a 9-3 professional record.

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What they’re saying

“Virna Jandiroba has proven to be one of the most dangerous grapplers in the strawweight division. Her pursuit of Mackenzie Dern's submission record adds an exciting storyline to this weekend's event.”

— Michael Carroll, UFC Research Analyst and Live Statistics Producer

What’s next

If Jandiroba earns a submission victory over Ricci at UFC Fight Night 272, she will move one step closer to tying Mackenzie Dern's record for most submission wins in UFC strawweight history.

The takeaway

Virna Jandiroba's grappling prowess and her quest to catch Mackenzie Dern's submission record highlights the depth of talent in the UFC strawweight division. This weekend's fight will be a showcase of Jandiroba's skills and an opportunity for her to cement her status as one of the top submission specialists in the weight class.