UFC 321 features Virna Jandiroba, who has drawn comparisons to Demian Maia, reflecting her strategic and goal-oriented fighting style rooted in jiu-jitsu. Once self-proclaimed as the 'female Maia,' Jandiroba has evolved into a top contender, with an 8-3 UFC record and a recent dominant win over Yan Xiaonan. Maia, now retired, has been a significant influence on her, sharing a similar fighting philosophy focused on intelligence and perseverance. Maia's career was marked by adaptability and late-career success, inspiring Jandiroba’s approach. Despite her achievements, the upcoming title fight between Jandiroba and Mackenzie Dern has been heavily criticized, with MMA analyst Din Thomas calling it the most 'insignificant' title bout in recent memory and suggesting it lacks public interest. Thomas and others believe Dern is likely to win again, and some see the fight as a potential marketing challenge for the UFC. The bout is set against the backdrop of a vacant title, with the shadow of Zhang Weili’s previous reign looming. Jandiroba’s journey underscores her resilience and strategic mastery, akin to Maia’s late-career resurgence, but the fight itself faces skepticism about its significance and impact.