Tatiana Suarez.
These two
Ultimate Fighting Championship strawweights are scheduled to meet at
UFC Vegas 124 on November 7. Jandiroba hopes to build on a winning streak and return to title contention, aiming for a third meeting with the reigning 115-pound champion Mackenzie Dern.
Virna Jandiroba calls the Tatiana Suarez fight a clash of the titans ahead of UFC Vegas 124
Jandiroba (23-4) said he has completed two training camps in preparation for Suarez (12-1).
Suarez’s wrestling presents a compelling test for Jandiroba’s jiu-jitsu. The Brazilian believes their contrasting fighting backgrounds could make for a memorable matchup.
“I was a part of the previous training camp with Demian (Maia), who has faced great wrestlers throughout his career, and he gave me valuable insights. I usually say it’s a clash of the titans,” Jandiroba told Sherdog.
Jandiroba lost a unanimous decision to Dern for the vacant strawweight championship in an October 2025 fight. Dern also won her first fight in December 2020. Jandiroba now hopes to secure another title shot in the first quarter of 2027.
“Honestly, I don’t see Weil returning to the Octagon any time soon. Since Mackenzie has already said he plans to defend the belt from January to February, that would be a great schedule for me,” added Jandiroba. “Actually, I just need a week off after this fight and I’ll be ready for the rematch in January or February.”