Women's Strawweight#3 RankedACTIVE
Virna Jandiroba
22-3
Age
37
Height
5'3"
Weight
116 lbs
Reach
64"
Avg Fight Time
12:04
Gym
—
UFC Record
8-4(12 bouts)
Wins By
1 KO 3 Sub 4 Dec
Losses By
0 KO 0 Sub 4 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 1R2 3R3 4
Last 5
WWWWW
Finish Rate
68%
Bonuses
2
Style
Jiu-Jitsu
Location
State of Bahia, Brazil
Next Fight2026-04-04
TR
vs Tabatha Ricci
Opponent Last Bout
W - Amanda RibasDecision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Fight History
WIN
AL
vs Amanda Lemos
UFC Fight Night: Lemos vs. Jandiroba· 2025-09-27
Submission
Armbar From Back Control
R2 4:48
SubmissionArmbar From Back Control·R2 4:48
WIN
LG
vs Loopy Godinez
UFC Fight Night: Blanchfield vs. Fiorot· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
AH
vs Angela Hill
UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs. Rakic· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
KM
vs Kanako Murata
UFC Fight Night: Jung vs. Ige· 2025-09-27
TKO - Doctor's Stoppage
Arm Injury
R2 5:00
TKO - Doctor's StoppageArm Injury·R2 5:00
WIN
MM
vs Mallory Martin
UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Rozenstruik· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 1:16
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 1:16
LOSS
CE
vs Carla Esparza
UFC Fight Night: Jacare vs. Hermansson· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
YX
vs Yan Xiaonan
UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes· 2025-04-12
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
MR
vs Marina Rodriguez
UFC 288: Sterling vs. Cejudo· 2023-05-06
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
AR
vs Amanda Ribas
UFC 267: Blachowicz vs. Teixeira· 2021-10-30
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
MD
vs Mackenzie Dern
UFC 256: Figueiredo vs. Moreno· 2020-12-12
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
FH
vs Felice Herrig
UFC 252: Miocic vs. Cormier 3· 2020-08-15
Submission
Armbar From Mount
R1 1:44
SubmissionArmbar From Mount·R1 1:44
LOSS
MD
vs Mackenzie Dern
UFC 321: Aspinall vs. Gane
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
+114DOG
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00·+114
Fighter Archetype
Submission Artist
Versatile Grappler
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
2.0/min
Grappling
2.37 TD
Defense
58%
⚖️Virna adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
28 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Elbows
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+61% vs div avg
61%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Knees
61%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Counters
39%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🥊Head/Hand
Jabs
36%
🦵Leg Strike
Leg Kicks
29%
⭐Other
Armbars
29%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
5× detected
Clinch → Takedown
5× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Elbows (61%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (122%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 226% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
1
25% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
3
75% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
Arm Injury
#11
100% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (3 techniques, 3 total finishes)
From Back Control
Armbar From Back Control
#11
33% of subs
Rear Naked Choke
#31
33% of subs
From Mount
Armbar From Mount
#21
33% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡🔒 Submission specialist: 75% of career finishes via submission. Elite grappling with dangerous ground finishing.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Arm Injury (1x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🔒🔒 Submission arsenal: 3 different submission techniques. Led by Armbar From Back Control (1x). Versatile ground finisher.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Grappling-dominant strategy with striking opportunities. Prefers ground control to finishing.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🤼
Grappling master: Controls through wrestling and submissions. Prefers mat exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Sub/15min (1.8) and Strike Def% (58%).⚠️
Vulnerability: Strikes/Min is below average (23/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (58%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (113% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
39%
Below Avg
Division Rank#28 of 30
0%100%
Striking Defense
58%
Above Avg
Division Rank#11 of 30
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
32% acc78%
Clinch
56% acc14%
Ground
92% acc8%
Striking Differential-0.58/min
1.97 landed/min2.55 absorbed/min
1.97
Landed/Min
2.55
Absorbed/Min
0.11
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed261
Sig. Strikes Attempted670
Key Insights
Virna is a distance-first striker, with 77% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 85% targeting the head.
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 78% of output at range with 32% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
High pace fighter: 5.6 strikes/min engagement.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
33%
Low
Division Rank#20 of 30
0%100%
TD Defense
74%
Elite
Division Rank#9 of 30
0%100%
TD Success Rate
5%
Landed
3
Defended
60
Total
63
2.37
TD / 15min
1.81
Sub / 15min
3
TD Landed
63
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
42
Landed
126
Attempted
33%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
16 total attempts
Opportunistic
R1
38%
R2
38%
R3
25%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 2.37/15min.
Solid TD defense at 74%.
Active submission threat (1.81/15min).
Lower TD accuracy (33%).
Prolific submission hunter: 16 career attempts.
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
522
0.79
Ratio
Absorbed
660
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
2/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
44.3
High
Strikes/Min
5.6
Standing %
60%
R3 vs R1 Output
113%
Key Insights
⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.79x) - absorbs more than deals.
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (44.3) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 12 fights
R1 Control
2:06
R2 Control
2:03
R3 Control
2:04
R1 to Final
+38%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+23.3pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+23.3pp
Body
-19.0pp
Leg
-4.4pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-5.7pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
Championship Rounds
Based on 1 five-round fight
Rounds 1-3 Avg
10.2
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
25.5
sig strikes / round
Output Change
250%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Championship Ready
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#29
of 30
📉 Below Average
Absorption
#7
of 30
🥇 Top 25%
Accuracy
#28
of 30
📉 Below Average
Str Defense
#11
of 30
🥈 Top 50%
Knockdowns
#12
of 30
🥈 Top 50%
Takedowns
#8
of 30
🥈 Top 50%
Submissions
#2
of 30
🥇 Top 25%
Damage Ratio
#27
of 30
📉 Below Average
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2809
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
0
/ 2
0% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights