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Taking on Silva in September
Andrade is slated to fight Natalia Silva at the UFC event in Las Vegas on September 7, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Andrade will take on Silva coming off back-to-back wins over Marina Rodriguez and Mackenzie Dern, respectively. The veteran Andrade, who owns a 17-10 record in UFC, will be challenged with the younger Silva, who owns a perfect 5-0 record in UFC and will come into the bout riding an 11-fight win streak across promotions dating back to 2018. "Bate Estaca" will look to use her experience in the Octagon to overcome a size and reach disadvantage to turn back the clock on what has been a storied MMA career.
Andrade will take on Silva coming off back-to-back wins over Marina Rodriguez and Mackenzie Dern, respectively. The veteran Andrade, who owns a 17-10 record in UFC, will be challenged with the younger Silva, who owns a perfect 5-0 record in UFC and will come into the bout riding an 11-fight win streak across promotions dating back to 2018. "Bate Estaca" will look to use her experience in the Octagon to overcome a size and reach disadvantage to turn back the clock on what has been a storied MMA career.
Barely gets past Marina Rodriguez
Andrade defeated Marina Rodriguez via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) at UFC 300 on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
With the win, her 17th with the UFC, Andrade breaks a tie with Amanda Nunes for the most all-time among females inside the Octagon. She had to work for it. Jessica's best round was the first and that was aided by a Rodriguez slip that allowed her to gain top position. Andrade became less effective over the course of the final ten minutes, and was, quite frankly, lucky two of the three judges felt she did enough to win the fight. Andrade has won two straight on the heels of a three-fight losing streak, so at least she's stabilized things, but the days of the 32-year-old consistently running through her opposition seem to be a thing of the past.
With the win, her 17th with the UFC, Andrade breaks a tie with Amanda Nunes for the most all-time among females inside the Octagon. She had to work for it. Jessica's best round was the first and that was aided by a Rodriguez slip that allowed her to gain top position. Andrade became less effective over the course of the final ten minutes, and was, quite frankly, lucky two of the three judges felt she did enough to win the fight. Andrade has won two straight on the heels of a three-fight losing streak, so at least she's stabilized things, but the days of the 32-year-old consistently running through her opposition seem to be a thing of the past.
Taking on Marina Rodriguez
Andrade is scheduled to face Marina Rodriguez in a strawweight bout at UFC 300 in Las Vegas on April 13, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Andrade defeated Mackenzie Dern at UFC 295 in November to break a three-fight losing streak, and she'll look to start building a win streak at UFC 300. Rodriguez is also coming off a victory after beating Michelle Waterson in September.
Andrade defeated Mackenzie Dern at UFC 295 in November to break a three-fight losing streak, and she'll look to start building a win streak at UFC 300. Rodriguez is also coming off a victory after beating Michelle Waterson in September.
Pulls upset to snap losing streak
Andrade defeated Mackenzie Dern via TKO (punches) at 3:15 of Round 2 at UFC 295 on Saturday in New York City.
ANALYSIS
The loser of three straight fights, all via lopsided stoppage, Andrade needed a win here any way she could get one. She ended up with a dominating performance, but it's difficult to tell if that was because she looked improved or because Dern was terrible. Jessica had a significant power advantage, which aided by Mackenzie's inability to tuck her chin during the striking exchanges between the two, which resulted in four knockdowns (leading to a high DFS score) and an easy win. Andrade has openly stated she took those previous three fights in just over a five-month span because she was going through a divorce from her wife and had lawyer fees that had to be paid. That said, keep in mind Jessica is now 32 years of age and closing in on nearly 40 professional fights. There's a real chance the days of her hanging with elite competition are over, despite what she did to Dern here. Still, she certainly gets a confidence boost in this one, as well as one of five $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuses awarded on the evening.
The loser of three straight fights, all via lopsided stoppage, Andrade needed a win here any way she could get one. She ended up with a dominating performance, but it's difficult to tell if that was because she looked improved or because Dern was terrible. Jessica had a significant power advantage, which aided by Mackenzie's inability to tuck her chin during the striking exchanges between the two, which resulted in four knockdowns (leading to a high DFS score) and an easy win. Andrade has openly stated she took those previous three fights in just over a five-month span because she was going through a divorce from her wife and had lawyer fees that had to be paid. That said, keep in mind Jessica is now 32 years of age and closing in on nearly 40 professional fights. There's a real chance the days of her hanging with elite competition are over, despite what she did to Dern here. Still, she certainly gets a confidence boost in this one, as well as one of five $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuses awarded on the evening.
Dern next up
Andrade is set to take on Mackenzie Dern in a strawweight fight at UFC 295 on Nov. 11, MMAFighting.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Andrade's next chance to end her losing streak comes at the hands of Dern, who won her last fight in May. The two fighters stand three inches apart, with Dern holding both the height and reach advantages.
Andrade's next chance to end her losing streak comes at the hands of Dern, who won her last fight in May. The two fighters stand three inches apart, with Dern holding both the height and reach advantages.