Virna Jandiroba decisions Tabatha Ricci in UFC Vegas 115 co-main event
The UFC Vegas 115 co-main event featured a women's strawweight bout between contenders. Former title challenger Virna Jandiroba faced No. 7 ranked Tabatha Ricci .
Jandiroba entered the bout ranked No. 3 hoping to rebound from a loss to newly crowned champion Mackenzie Dern in her last outing for the then-vacant championship. Ricci made the walk to the octagon coming off a TKO win over Amanda Ribas looking to build on the momentum.
Ricci circled on the outside while Jandiroba took the center of the cage. They exchange righted hands. Jandiroba quickly changed levels and secured a takedown.
Ricci worked her way back to her feet but Jandiroba kept the pressure on and pulled her back to the canvas. Ricci stood along the cage and they separated. Jandiroba looked to get the fight back to the ground.
Ricci defended the takedown attempt. Ricci connected with a right hand. Jandiroba clinched and took Ricci's back.