Jessica Andrade News
Jessica Andrade looks to silence her critics with second win over Rose Namajunas at UFC 251
Natasha Hooper - July 8, 2020
Jessica Andrade plans on shutting down any doubters by sealing her second win against Rose Namajunas at UFC 251. The fighters first faced off at UFC 237 when Andrade managed to score a TKO in the second round. Many felt the strawweight’s statement knockout win was a fluke. Now, the 28-year is old is ready to prove naysayers wrong for a second time.
Rose Namajunas vs. Jessica Andrade 2 targeted for UFC 251
Cole Shelton - May 28, 2020
Rose Namajunas and Jessica Andrade will be running it back. According to Combate, the UFC is in negotiations with Namajunas and Andrade to have the rematch take place on July 11 at UFC 251.
Jessica Andrade reacts to UFC 249 cancellation, rewards herself with a massive bag of McDonalds
Natasha Hooper - April 10, 2020
Jessica Andrade has celebrated the cancellation of UFC 249 in style by ordering a heaping serving of McDonalds. The former UFC champion was scheduled to make an appearance on the revised UFC 249 card. The upcoming event faced major changes including the fight card and location, all due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk believes Jessica Andrade wasn't 100 percent for Weili Zhang fight
Cole Shelton - March 5, 2020
Joanna Jedrzejczyk doesn’t think Jessica Andrade was completely healthy going into her title defense against Weili Zhang. Andrade was coming off a second-round knockout win over Rose Namajunas to win the strawweight title. In her first title defense at UFC Shenzhen, she had to go into enemy territory to battle Zhang who was just 3-0 in the UFC at the time.
Jessica Andrade wants to have a 'real fight' with Weili Zhang after UFC Shenzhen
Cole Shelton - September 2, 2019
Jessica Andrade is no longer the UFC strawweight champion. In the main event of UFC Shenzhen, she was knocked out by Chinese challenger, Weili Zhang in just 42 seconds. It was a dominant performance from Zhang as she rocked Andrade early and followed up with knees, elbows, and punches until the Brazilian dropped to the ground and the ref called a stop to the fight.
What's next for Weili Zhang and Jessica Andrade after UFC Shenzhen?
Cole Shelton - September 2, 2019
Jessica Andrade was looking for her first title defense when she took on Weili Zhang in the main event of UFC Shenzhen. It was an important fight in the strawweight division that would no doubt change the landscape of 115-pounds. In the end, it was Zhang who surprised many as she knocked out Andrade in just 42 seconds to win the strawweight title. Following the fight, here is what we think should be next for the two of them.
Jessica Andrade issues statement after loss to Weili Zhang
Tom Taylor - September 2, 2019
Jessica Andrade is no longer the UFC strawweight champ. The Brazilian, who captured the title earlier this year with a slam-induced knockout of Rose Namajunas, surrendered the belt to China’s Weili Zhang at UFC Shenzhen over the weekend. Her TKO loss occurred just 42 seconds into the first round.
MMA Community reacts to Weili Zhang stopping Jessica Andrade
Chris Taylor - August 31, 2019
The UFC’s strawweight title was up for grabs today in Shenzhen, China, as Jessica Andrade put her belt on the line against Weili Zhang. Andrade (20-7 MMA) had captured the promotions strawweight title at May’s UFC 237 event by knocking out former champ Rose Namajunas with a body slam.
Jessica Andrade explains why Weili Zhang is a tougher fight than Rose Namajunas
Cole Shelton - August 30, 2019
Jessica Andrade believes Weili Zhang is a tougher opponent when compared to Rose Namajunas. The Brazilian champion is set for her first title defense when she takes on the Chinese challenger in Zhang. Andrade had won the belt when she infamously knocked out Namajunas by slamming her on her head at UFC 237.
UFC Shenzhen weigh-in results: one misses weight
Cole Shelton - August 29, 2019
The UFC heads to Shenzhen, China on Saturday, Aug. 31 for the first time in promotional history for UFC Shenzhen. In the main event, Jessica Andrade looks to defend her strawweight title when she takes on Weili Zhang. The co-main event of the card features a key welterweight contest as Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos takes on Li Jingliang.
Jessica Andrade plans to call out Valentina Shevchenko after UFC Shenzhen
Cole Shelton - August 29, 2019
UFC strawweight champ Jessica Andrade is days out from her first title defense, as she’s set to take on Weili Zhang in the main event of UFC Shenzhen this Saturday. Although Zhang is a tough opponent, the Brazilian champ is already eyeing her next fight, and she wants it to be a super fight. She has been talking about fighting Valentina Shevchenko and now plans on calling her out if she wins on Saturday.
Jessica Andrade plans to prove she is 'the best in the world' at UFC Shenzhen
Cole Shelton - August 28, 2019
Jessica Andrade is set for her first title defense in the main event of UFC Shenzhen. She will be taking on Weili Zhang in the challenger’s home country of China. For Andrade, defending her belt in hostile territory will be a new experience, but fighting in someone else’s backyard will not be.
Jessica Andrade eyes super fight with Valentina Shevchenko after UFC Shenzhen
Cole Shelton - August 1, 2019
Jessica Andrade has her first strawweight title defense set. In the main event of UFC Shenzhen, the Brazilian will put her title on the line against Weili Zhang. Andrade already has big plans for her future, barring she beats the Chinese fighter.
Claudia Gadelha says it's unfair for Jessica Andrade to fight at strawweight
Tom Taylor - July 22, 2019
Jessica Andrade is now the queen of the 115-pound UFC strawweight division, but she previously competed in the 135-pound bantamweight division. Despite fighting 20-pounds lighter than she used to, Andrade still seems to possess all the strength of a bantamweight. Claudia Gadelha has felt that strength first hand, having lost a decision to Andrade in 2017.
Michael Bisping says Weili Zhang may beat Jessica Andrade
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 24, 2019
Michael Bisping doesn’t believe it would be wise of fight fans to sleep on Weili Zhang. Zhang is set to challenge Jessica Andrade for the UFC women’s strawweight title at UFC Shenzhen on Aug. 31. While Zhang has only had three fights under the UFC banner, she certainly isn’t a rookie with 20 professional bouts to her credit. Bisping took to his “Believe You Me” podcast to praise Zhang:
Jessica Andrade vs Weili Zhang targeted for UFC China
Mike Pendleton - June 11, 2019
After winning the UFC women’s strawweight title in her home country of Brazil, new champion Jessica Andrade is reportedly heading into enemy territory for her first title defense. According to Brett Okamoto of ESPN, while contracts haven’t been signed, a strawweight title fight between Andrade and Weili Zhang is close to being finalized for UFC China which will take place on August 31, in Shenzhen, China and will be broadcasted on ESPN+.
Jessica Andrade and wife robbed at gunpoint in Brazil
Drake Riggs - May 30, 2019
The newest UFC champion, Jessica Andrade dealt with a scare in her native country of Brazil on Thursday morning as she and her wife were robbed at gunpoint. Fernanda Gomes, Andrade’s wife, shared on Facebook that the couple had been driving in their Honda HRV in Niteroi before the car was stopped and they were robbed of their smartphones and the vehicle by perpetrators with guns.
Jessica Andrade dismisses talk of Joanna Jedrzejczyk rematch
Chris Taylor - May 25, 2019
Jessica Andrade shocked the mixed martial arts world at UFC 237 when she knocked out Rose Namajunas with an emphatic slam to capture the promotions strawweight crown. While many fans and analysts predicted that Andrade’s raw power would be enough to dethrone Namajunas, few people saw the fight ending the way it did.