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Mackenzie Dern Outpoints Virna Jandiroba, Ending Her Five-Fight Win Streak at UFC 321

Finally, after Zhang Weili vacated her 115lb title, Dern claimed it with a gritty unanimous decision win (48-47, 48-47, 49-46) over Jandiroba at Etihad Arena. Dern impressed in the stand-up, surviving multiple takedowns and landing sharp strikes late to seal the victory. “I wanted to prove I’m more than submissions,” Dern said after her career-defining performance in Abu Dhabi.