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Virna Jandiroba

Women's Strawweight Division

22-3-0 (W-L-D)

1

Wins by Knockout

14

Wins by Submission

8

First Round Finishes

Virna Jandiroba
  • Last fight

    Yan Xiaonan
    Win
    Virna Jandiroba

    Yan vs Jandiroba

    Apr. 12, 2025

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Info

Learn more about Virna Jandiroba's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Status
Active
Place of Birth
State of Bahia, Brazil
Fighting style
Jiu-Jitsu
Age
36
Height
63.00
Weight
116.00
Octagon Debut
Apr. 27, 2019
Reach
64.00
Leg reach
37.00
  • Pro since 2013
     
  • 14 wins by submission (7 RNC, triangle, 5 armbar, arm triangle), one by KO
     
  • Eight first round finishes
     
  • Has won eight of her last 10 and five in a row 
     
  • Made one successful Invicta FC title defense
     
  • Had 3-0 Invicta FC record
     
  • Origin of nickname: “A bird of prey from her region from the falcon family.”

UFC 314 (4/12/25) Jandiroba won a three round unanimous decision over Yan Xiaonan

UFC on ESPN (7/20/24) Jandiroba submitted Amanda Lemos via armbar at 4:48 of the second round

UFC on ESPN (3/30/24) Jandiroba won a three round unanimous decision over Loopy Godinez 

UFC 288 (5/6/23) Jandiroba won a three round unanimous decision over Marina Rodriguez 

UFC on ESPN (5/14/22) Jandiroba won a three round unanimous decision over Angela Hill

UFC 267 (10/30/21) Jabdiroba lost a three round unanimous decision to Amanda Ribas

UFC on ESPN (6/19/21) Jandiroba won via TKO (injury) over Kanako Murata at 5:00 of the second round

UFC 256 (12/12/20) Jandiroba lost a three round unanimous decision to Mackenzie Dern

UFC 252 (8/15/20) Jandiroba submitted Felice Herrig via armbar at 1:44 of the first round

UFC on ESPN (12/7/19) Jandiroba submitted Mallory Martin via rear naked choke at 1:16 of the second round

UFC Fight Night (4/27/19) Jandiroba lost a three round unanimous decision to Carla Esparza

When and why did you start training for fighting? I first started martial arts with Kung Fu as a child. I started in BJJ competition in 2005 and that helped me a lot with anxiety issues I had back then.

What professional titles have you held? World Champion at Invicta FC

Any accomplishments in amateur combat sports? BJJ world champ at black belt, Pan-American, South American champion. Before that, I did judo and had some regional titles and I also did quite a bit of street racing, where I had a few regional titles, too.

Any belts/ranks in grappling disciplines? Black Belt in BJJ 2nd degree

Any belts/ranks in striking disciplines? White/green prajied in Muay Thai

What has been your toughest fight to date and why? Oh, I had several fights that were very tough for a variety of reasons, not necessarily due to the opposition, but because of moments. This one against Godinez, for example, was extremely hard on a personal level, coming off my second straight surgery meanwhile having a fantastic opponent on the other side of the cage.

Who is your favorite fighter and why? Demian Maia. His style, his jiu-jitsu adapted to MMA is amazing. He seems to be someone that is able to live jiu-jitsu in its purest form and I admire him a lot as a fighter. He is an amazing example as a person and athlete. The world needs more Demian Maias.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Yes, I have a degree in physical education.

What was your job before you started fighting? I have worked on a bunch of things. I have been a PE teacher, receptionist, and phone operator.

Personal Life / Background: Since I wasn't able to live from fighting I did quite a few things to earn a living. As a teen I worked as a librarian, I was a teacher at a program for young adults, worked as a phone operator in the education branch of the government, all of these in parallel with fighting. I have a physical education degree so I have also taught PE for kids and teens, so I have done a little bit of everything.

As far as a hobby goes, I am a very curious person. I'm always reading, always researching things that have nothing to do with fighting and competition. I love learning about human behavior, history; I study a lot about psychology, still taking baby steps into that one, but I am learning a lot.

And in my free time I like to be with my family, friends and girlfriend, and I love playing chess and boardgames, in general.