Close to the belt, Virna Jandiroba faces Tatiana Suarez at UFC 310

Virna jandiroba is close to a chance at the UFC belt. The Brazilian has been confirmed to face the American Tatiana Suarez placeholder image, first in the strawweight division ranking (up to 52,1 kg). The fight will be on the card of UFC 310, an event that closes the 2024 season, scheduled for December 7, in Las Vegas (USA). The winner must face the champion Weili Zhang for the reign of the category. The information was released by Ag. Fight.

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Virna, who is ranked third in the strawweight rankings, has a professional record of 21 wins and three losses in her career. She has four consecutive triumphs, the last one being over her compatriot. Amanda lemos No. UFC Las Vegas 94, in July.

In its turn, Tatiana Suarez placeholder image is undefeated in her career with 10 wins in 10 appearances. The 33-year-old American was considered the division's big prospect, but a series of injuries kept her out of the octagon between 2019 and 2023. She returned last year and finished Mountain Rose, in February, and Jessica Pile Driver, In August.

UFC 310

O UFC 310 closes the Ultimate pay-per-view event season in 2024. In addition to Virna vs. Suarez, only one other fight has been made official for the attraction. Anthony Smith face Dominick reyes for the light heavyweight division (up to 93 kg). Although it is not yet official, the Brazilian Alexandre pantoja must defend the flyweight title in one of the main fights of the attraction.

Virna jandiroba (photo) faces Tatiana Suarez placeholder image No. UFC 310; Victory could be worth a chance at the belt. Photo: Reproduction / Instagram @ufc_brasil