LiontipsVirna Yandiroba - Tabata Ricci: (April 5, 2026): statistics, personal meetings, and bookmaker odds
Command Analysis
Current form
After an unimpressive defeat by Mackenzie Dern in October 2025, Yandiroba returns to the cage. Back then, in the fight for the UFC bantamweight title, she failed to show everything she was capable of. But fighting fate gave her a chance to compete for the vacant belt again: first, she confidently dealt with Yan Xiaonan, then with Amanda Lemos and, finally, with Lupita Godines. Yandirob currently has 8 wins and 4 losses in the UFC, and these are not just numbers — this is evidence that she knows how to fight and win where others get lost.
Her skills in mixed martial arts and Brazilian jiu-jitsu are respected. She doesn't just know how to fight — she knows how to break rivals through painful techniques, turning technique into art. But this time she's going to meet with a real master — Ricci. Ricci studied with the famous coach Ricardo Frangigny Miller and over the years of her career has managed to collect an impressive collection of victories: the 37-year—old Latin American has 22 wins - one knockout, seven wins by decision of judges and as many as 14 submissions, plus four defeats. Here, without talking, the masters get to know each other from the very first seconds.
Current form
Summer turned out to be hot for Ricci. In July, she showed a real firework display, defeating Amanda Ribas by technical knockout. After losing to Xiaonan Yang by unanimous decision, it was not just a victory, but a small rehabilitation — an application that Baby Shark is still in business. Before that, Ricci was able to defeat Angela Hill by split decision.
UFC stats are impressive: 7 wins and 3 losses, including wins over Angela Hill and Gillian Robertson. And, most dangerously, she holds a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. The 31-year-old Ricci has 12 wins — two knockouts, seven on points and three submission, plus three defeats. So on paper, she's not just a competitor, but a real predator who's waiting for her moment.
Trends
Bet The duel will be complete
The two fighters have 14 wins on points.
Tip and bets
There is a feeling that this will be one of those fights where two wrestlers will be careful, trying not to get involved in constant fights, and instead arrange something like a kickboxing duel with a small number of grapples, and it can be very spectacular. If we talk about the rack, Ricci clearly has an advantage here. Her striking technique is advanced and dangerous, which is only worth the example of Lemos. But Yandiroba also knows how to fight back on her feet — her punches are not random, but precise and strategic. Do not forget about age.: Yandiroba will turn 39 next month, while Ricci is only 31. Youth and freshness can play a crucial role.
Our prediction is Ricci's win in 2.08
