UFC"Carcara" | Rank 3

Virna Jandiroba Record: 23-4-0

Record23-4-0

Age38

DivisionStrawweight · #1

Combat Edge Elo1770

Last fightApr 4 2026

Virna Jandiroba has a 23-4-0 professional record and is 38 years old in the Strawweight division, representing Fight House. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.

Last updated Jun 17, 2026 · Combat Edge fight database

Virna Jandiroba bio

Personal background

Virna Jandiroba, nicknamed "Carcará," is a Brazilian strawweight and one of the most dangerous grapplers in the UFC's 115-pound division. Born on May 30, 1988, in Serrinha, in the interior of Bahia, she began with kung fu as a child before discovering Brazilian jiu-jitsu in 2005. A second-degree BJJ black belt and a submission specialist, Jandiroba earned a degree in physical education and worked as a PE teacher before committing fully to fighting. Standing 5'3" and training out of Fight House, she took her ring name from "Carcará," a João do Vale song about a bird of prey – a symbol of the resilience and northeastern roots she carries into the cage.

Path to the UFC

Jandiroba turned professional in 2014 and built an unbeaten record on the Brazilian regional scene, leaning on her jiu-jitsu to finish opponents. Wins like a 2016 first-round rear-naked choke of veteran Lisa Ellis and a 2017 split decision over Ericka Almeida earned her a place in Invicta FC, the leading promotion for women's MMA.

Invicta champion to UFC arrival

Her signature pre-UFC moment came at Invicta FC 28 in March 2018, when she outpointed Mizuki Inoue over five rounds by split decision to win the Invicta FC strawweight title. That run carried her into the UFC, where her debut in 2019 ended in a unanimous-decision loss to former champion Carla Esparza. She rebounded immediately with a 2019 rear-naked choke of Mallory Martin and a 2020 first-round armbar of Felice Herrig.

Climbing the rankings

After a 2020 decision loss to Mackenzie Dern, Jandiroba kept grinding upward. She beat Kanako Murata via doctor stoppage in 2021, dropped a decision to Amanda Ribas, then strung together one of the best runs in the division. Decision wins over Angela Hill and Marina Rodriguez in 2022 and 2023, a 2024 decision over Lupita Godinez, and a second-round armbar of Amanda Lemos pushed her toward contention. A 2025 unanimous decision over former title challenger Xiaonan Yan at UFC 314 sealed a title shot.

Title fight and beyond

Jandiroba challenged for the UFC strawweight championship at UFC 321 in October 2025, dropping a five-round unanimous decision to Mackenzie Dern in their rematch. She bounced back in April 2026 with a unanimous-decision win over Tabatha Ricci, improving her record to 23-4 and remaining a fixture near the top of the division.

Fighting style

Jandiroba is a grappling-first fighter whose jiu-jitsu pedigree defines everything she does. An overwhelming 14 of her 23 wins have come by submission – armbars, rear-naked chokes and arm-triangles – for a 65 percent finish rate, and notably she has never been finished, with all four of her losses coming by decision. Her path to victory runs through takedowns, top control and a relentless hunt for the finish on the ground. The honest counterpoint is her striking: against opponents who can keep the fight standing or stuff her entries, she has been outpointed, which accounts for each of her defeats.

Career highlights

Invicta FC strawweight champion — defeated Mizuki Inoue in 2018 to win the title and earn her UFC call-up.
UFC title challenger — earned a strawweight championship shot against Mackenzie Dern at UFC 321 on the back of a strong contender run.
Elite, unbeaten-finish grappling — 14 submission wins and a 65% finish rate, with no losses ever coming inside the distance.

Career snapshot

Virna Jandiroba career snapshot

Recent formW-L-W-W-WLatest 5 decisive tracked pro results

Current run1-fight winning streakMost recent tracked result: Win vs Tabatha Ricci

Finish profile65%15 finishes in 23 recorded wins

Primary win pathsubmission14 recorded wins by submission

Virna Jandiroba quick answers

What is Virna Jandiroba's record?

Virna Jandiroba's professional MMA record is 23-4-0.

How old is Virna Jandiroba?

Virna Jandiroba is 38 years old.

What weight class is Virna Jandiroba?

Virna Jandiroba fights at Strawweight in UFC.

How tall is Virna Jandiroba?

Virna Jandiroba is 5'3" tall with a 64" reach.

How much does Virna Jandiroba weigh?

Virna Jandiroba competes at Strawweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 115 lbs.

What is Virna Jandiroba's Combat Edge Elo?

Virna Jandiroba's Combat Edge Elo is 1770, with a peak Elo of 1778.

How strong is Virna Jandiroba's recent opposition?

Virna Jandiroba's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1684 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.

When was Virna Jandiroba's last fight?

Virna Jandiroba's latest tracked pro fight was against Tabatha Ricci at UFC Fight Night on Apr 4 2026.

What is Virna Jandiroba's recent form?

Virna Jandiroba's recent tracked pro form is W-L-W-W-W over the latest 5 decisive pro results.

How does Virna Jandiroba usually win?

Virna Jandiroba's 23 recorded wins include 1 knockouts, 14 submissions, and 8 decisions, with 65% ending before the final bell.

1Wins by knockout

14Wins by submission

8Wins by decision

0Loss by knockout

0Loss by submission

4Loss by decision

Virna Jandiroba stats

Record : 23 / 4 / 0

Significant strikes landed per minute

2.33Fighter3.68Division average

Significant striking accuracy

41%Fighter45%Division average

Significant strikes absorbed per minute

2.90Fighter4.24Division average

Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land

56%Fighter54%Division average

Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes

2.85Fighter1.24Division average

Takedown accuracy

38%Fighter36%Division average

Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land

74%Fighter55%Division average

Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes

1.52Fighter0.38Division average

Pro fight history

ResultOpponentMethodTimeRoundEventDateFight details

Win22-4+12 EloTabatha Ricci12-3Decision (Unanimous)5:00R3UFC Fight NightApr 4 2026View details

Loss22-3-20 EloMackenzie Dern15-5Decision (Unanimous)5:00R5UFC 321: Aspinall vs. GaneOct 25 2025View details

Win21-3+15 EloXiaonan Yan19-4Decision (Unanimous)5:00R3UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. LopesApr 12 2025View details

Cancelled23-4-0Tatiana SuarezRecord TBDCancelled BoutNot recordedNot recordedUFC 310: Pantoja vs. AsakuraDec 7 2024Details unavailable

Win20-3+18 EloAmanda Lemos14-3-1Submission (Armbar)4:48R2UFC Fight NightJul 20 2024View details

Win19-3+14 EloLupita Godinez12-3Decision (Unanimous)5:00R3UFC Fight NightMar 30 2024View details

Cancelled23-4-0Tatiana SuarezRecord TBDCancelled BoutNot recordedNot recordedUFC Fight NightAug 5 2023Details unavailable

Win18-3+17 EloMarina Rodriguez16-2-2Decision (Unanimous)5:00R3UFC 288: Sterling vs. CejudoMay 6 2023View details

Win17-3+11 EloAngela Hill13-11Decision (Unanimous)5:00R3UFC Fight NightMay 14 2022View details

Loss17-2-20 EloAmanda Ribas10-2Decision (Unanimous)5:00R3UFC 267: Błachowicz vs. TeixeiraOct 30 2021View details

Win23-4-0Jacyara EloyaRecord TBDSubmission (Arm Triangle Choke)GrapplingNot recordedNot recordedSubmission Circus 3Jul 18 2021Details unavailable

Win16-2+19 EloKanako Murata12-1TKO (Doctor Stoppage (Arm/shoulder Injury))5:00R2UFC Fight NightJun 19 2021View details

Loss16-1-18 EloMackenzie Dern9-1Decision (Unanimous)5:00R3UFC 256: Figueiredo vs. MorenoDec 12 2020View details

Win15-1Felice Herrig14-8Submission (Armbar)1:44R1UFC 252: Miocic vs. Cormier 3Aug 15 2020View details

Cancelled23-4-0Cortney CaseyRecord TBDCancelled BoutNot recordedNot recordedUFC on ESPN 7Dec 7 2019Details unavailable

Win14-1Mallory Martin6-2Submission (Rear Naked Choke)1:16R2UFC on ESPN 7Dec 7 2019View details

Cancelled23-4-0Livinha SouzaRecord TBDCancelled BoutNot recordedNot recordedUFC on ESPN 7Dec 7 2019Details unavailable

Loss14-0Carla Esparza13-6Decision (Unanimous)5:00R3UFC on ESPN+ 8Apr 27 2019View details

Win13-0Janaisa Morandin10-1Submission (Arm Triangle Choke)2:23R2Invicta FC 31Sep 1 2018Details unavailable

Win12-0Mizuki Inoue12-4Decision (Split)5:00R5Invicta FC 28Mar 24 2018Details unavailable

Cancelled23-4-0Janaisa MorandinRecord TBDCancelled BoutNot recordedNot recordedInvicta FC 28Mar 24 2018Details unavailable

Win11-0Amy Montenegro8-2Submission (Armbar)2:50R1Invicta FC 26Dec 8 2017Details unavailable

Win10-0Ericka Almeida7-2Decision (Split)5:00R3Fight2Night 2Apr 28 2017Details unavailable

Win9-0Suiane Teixeira0-1Submission (Armbar)0:46R1Imperium MMA Pro 12Nov 26 2016Details unavailable

Win8-0Lisa Ellis15-10Submission (Rear Naked Choke)2:21R1Fight2Night 1Nov 4 2016Details unavailable

Cancelled23-4-0Viviane AraujoRecord TBDCancelled BoutNot recordedNot recordedIron FC 9May 20 2016Details unavailable

Win6-0Anne Karoline5-5Submission (Armbar)3:29R2Circuito MNA de MMA 2Apr 9 2016Details unavailable

Win5-0Aline Sattelmayer10-7Decision (Unanimous)5:00R3O Rei da Arena Fight 2Nov 14 2015Details unavailable

Win4-0Cristiane Lima2-1Submission (Rear Naked Choke)2:53R1VFC 4Sep 12 2015Details unavailable

Cancelled23-4-0Jéssica DelboniRecord TBDCancelled BoutNot recordedNot recordedRei da CBX 2Aug 16 2015Details unavailable

Win3-0Carla Ramos0-1Submission (Triangle Choke)1:50R1Banzay FC 2May 16 2015Details unavailable

Win2-0Camila Lima7-5Submission (Rear Naked Choke)4:30R2MMA Super Heroes 7Nov 15 2014Details unavailable

Cancelled23-4-0Marilia SantosRecord TBDCancelled BoutNot recordedNot recordedIron FC 5Oct 11 2013Details unavailable

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