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UFC Strawweight

Virna Jandiroba VS Tabatha Ricci

Meta Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.

Tale of the Tape

23-4-0 Record 12-5-0
37 Age 31
160 cm Height 155 cm
163 cm Reach 155 cm
orthodox Stance orthodox
65% Finish rate 42%
4% KO rate 17%
61% Sub rate 25%

Result Summary

Virna Jandiroba def. Tabatha Ricci Decision (unanimous) · R3 5:00

In the co-main event, former strawweight title challenger Virna Jandiroba turned in a dominant, suffocating grappling performance against Tabatha Ricci. Jandiroba was relentless from the opening bell, implementing a smothering top game that Ricci simply couldn't answer. Over the course of the 15-minute affair, Jandiroba secured six successful takedowns and logged over eight minutes of top control time. Ricci struggled to create space or mount any significant offense off her back as Jandiroba dictated the pace and location of the fight. The one-sided control led to a clear unanimous decision victory for Jandiroba, with the judges scoring it 30-27, 29-28, and 29-28 in her favor.

Fight Overview

Jandiroba is a seasoned Brazilian strawweight grappler with a strong submission record, while Ricci brings aggressive striking and a rising profile, setting up a classic grappler‑vs‑striker showdown.

Keys to Victory

Virna Jandiroba

  1. Use her superior takedown average to bring the fight to the ground
  2. Search for a rear‑naked choke once in dominant position
  3. Control the pace with her experience to avoid getting caught in Ricci's power shots

Tabatha Ricci

  1. Press forward with volume striking to keep Jandiroba on the feet
  2. Target the body to wear down Jandiroba's grappling endurance
  3. Stay tight on the cage to limit Jandiroba's takedown entries

Last 5 fights

Virna Jandiroba

  1. L Mackenzie Dern Decision · R5 5:00 · 25 OCT 2025
  2. W Yan Xiaonan Decision · R3 5:00 · 12 APR 2025
  3. W Amanda Lemos Submission · R2 4:48 · 20 JUL 2024
  4. W Loopy Godinez Decision · R3 5:00 · 30 MAR 2024
  5. W Marina Rodriguez Decision · R3 5:00 · 6 MAY 2023

Tabatha Ricci

  1. W Amanda Ribas TKO · R2 2:59 · 26 JUL 2025
  2. L Yan Xiaonan Decision · R3 5:00 · 23 NOV 2024
  3. W Angela Hill Decision · R3 5:00 · 24 AUG 2024
  4. W Tecia Pennington Decision · R3 5:00 · 11 MAY 2024
  5. L Loopy Godinez Decision · R3 5:00 · 11 NOV 2023

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