Jandiroba Faces Suarez in UFC Fight Night Co-Feature
Virna Jandiroba meets Tatiana Suarez on Saturday, November 7, in the co-feature of UFC Fight Night 293 in Las Vegas.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Mixed Martial Arts
Virna Jandiroba and Tatiana Suarez face each other in the co-feature of UFC Fight Night 293 at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas on Saturday, November 7. Jandiroba is seeking a win that could set up a title rematch with Mackenzie Dern.
Why it matters
A win for Jandiroba would position her for another title opportunity in the women's strawweight division, where she is currently ranked No. 2 or No. 3. For Suarez, the bout is a chance to rebound after a unanimous decision loss to Zhang Weili in February 2025.
Jandiroba enters at 23-4 overall and 9-4 in the UFC, while Suarez comes in at 12-1 overall and 9-1 in the UFC. Suarez has never been stopped in her career, and the matchup's result will be determined Saturday night.
The players
Virna Jandiroba
Brazilian mixed martial artist and women's strawweight contender who lost the vacant title to Mackenzie Dern in October 2025.
Tatiana Suarez
American women's strawweight fighter who has built a 9-1 UFC record and has never been stopped in her career.
Mackenzie Dern
Brazilian women's strawweight champion who defeated Virna Jandiroba for the vacant title in October 2025.
UFC
Ultimate Fighting Championship, the mixed martial arts promotion hosting UFC Fight Night 293 in Las Vegas.
The details
Jandiroba, who lost to Mackenzie Dern for the vacant women's strawweight title in October 2025, won a unanimous decision over Tabatha Ricci in April 2026. Suarez has won her last three bouts, including a unanimous decision over Amanda Lemos and a submission victory over Loopy Godinez, and she has never been stopped in her career.
Timeline
October 2025: Jandiroba lost the vacant women's strawweight title to Mackenzie Dern.
February 2025: Suarez lost a unanimous decision to Zhang Weili at UFC 312.
April 2026: Jandiroba won a unanimous decision over Tabatha Ricci.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026: Media day is held ahead of UFC Fight Night 293.
Saturday, November 7, 2026: Jandiroba and Suarez meet in the co-feature at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas.
Season Trajectory
Jandiroba's bout with Suarez arrives after her October 2025 loss to Mackenzie Dern for the vacant women's strawweight title, which left her seeking another title opportunity. A win would position her to pursue that rematch in a division where she is currently ranked No. 2 or No. 3.
The result could reshape the women's strawweight title picture, with Jandiroba aiming for a rematch against Mackenzie Dern if she wins. Viewers can watch the co-feature live on Paramount+ on Saturday night.
The takeaway
Jandiroba's stated goal of becoming more forceful and seeking a finish early reflects a broader shift in her approach as she pursues another title shot. Saturday's bout will show whether that adjustment translates into the decisive win she needs.
What happens next
Jandiroba and Suarez meet at UFC Fight Night 293 on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas, with the bout airing on Paramount+.
Further reading
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