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Tabatha Ricci Eyes Dern Title Shot With UFC Vegas 115 Win Over Virna Jandiroba

Beating a recent title challenger could push the No. 9 contender into the championship conversation.

Overview

  • Ricci said she will call for Mackenzie Dern’s belt if she defeats No. 3 Virna Jandiroba in the UFC Vegas 115 co-main event in Las Vegas.
  • She noted she would yield priority only if former champion Zhang Weili returns to challenge Dern.
  • Jandiroba last fought for the title at UFC 321, dropping a five-round decision to Dern after a strong run as a top-three contender.
  • Ricci is 12-3 with a recent TKO of Amanda Ribas and said her judo and jiu-jitsu roots make her eager for grappling exchanges.
  • Betting previews list Jandiroba as a slight favorite at -130 and predict a decision driven by her top-control style, underscoring Ricci’s challenge.