Zhang Weili Vacates UFC Strawweight Title
Former UFC strawweight champion Zhang Weili has made the decision to vacate her title. This determination comes in anticipation of her move up to the flyweight division, which has generated movements within the organization.
The path to define the new champion is already laid out. The UFC has scheduled a crucial match to determine who will take the vacant 115-pound belt.Jandiroba vs. Dern: Title Fight at UFC 321
Virna Jandiroba (22-3) and Mackenzie Dern (15-5) will face each other for the vacant strawweight title at UFC 321. The event will take place on October 25 in Abu Dhabi.
The official announcement of this exciting fight was made by UFC CEO Dana White.
Zhang (26-3) will compete for the flyweight title against Valentina Shevchenko at UFC 322, scheduled for November 15 in New York.
This title fight represents a rematch of their December 2020 encounter. Back then, Dern defeated Jandiroba by unanimous decision in a three-round fight.
Since that encounter in 2020, Jandiroba has had an outstanding performance, with a record of 6-1, including a streak of five consecutive victories. For her part, Dern has experienced ups and downs, with a record of 5-4. Despite this, Dern has shown a good performance in her last two presentations, achieving victories over Loopy Godinez and Amanda Ribas.Other Featured Fights at UFC 321
The UFC 321 event, to be held at the Etihad Arena, will feature a heavyweight title fight between Tom Aspinall (15-3) and Ciryl Gane (13-2).
Furthermore, a bantamweight clash has been confirmed between former title contender Umar Nurmagomedov (18-1) and Mario Bautista (16-2).
