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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.
Struggles continue in Nashville
Andrade lost to Tatiana Suarez via submission (guillotine choke) at 1:31 of Round 2 at UFC on ESPN 50 on Saturday in Nashville.
ANALYSIS
It's Andrade's third straight loss and the third in a row in which she hasn't been the least bit competitive. Any theoretical edge Jessica may have had in the stand-up was entirely negated by the fact she gave up three takedowns on three Suarez attempts. Andrade knew what was coming, but still couldn't defend it. Set to turn 32 years of age in late September, Jessica should still have plenty of gas left in the tank from a physical perspective, but she needs to pick a weight class and stick with it. She also needs to stop accepting late-notice bouts. Assuming the UFC keeps her around, some time off would seemingly do wonders for Andrade. It has all fallen apart for her in the span of less than six months.
It's Andrade's third straight loss and the third in a row in which she hasn't been the least bit competitive. Any theoretical edge Jessica may have had in the stand-up was entirely negated by the fact she gave up three takedowns on three Suarez attempts. Andrade knew what was coming, but still couldn't defend it. Set to turn 32 years of age in late September, Jessica should still have plenty of gas left in the tank from a physical perspective, but she needs to pick a weight class and stick with it. She also needs to stop accepting late-notice bouts. Assuming the UFC keeps her around, some time off would seemingly do wonders for Andrade. It has all fallen apart for her in the span of less than six months.
Fighting in Nashville
Andrade will face off against Tatiana Suarez at UFC Nashville on Aug. 5, Aaron Bronsteter of TSN.ca reports.
ANALYSIS
Andrade, who was most recently defeated by Yan Xiaonan at UFC 288, has filled in as a replacement for Virna Jandiroba at UFC Nashville. The 31-year-old fighter will look to bounce back after losing her last two fights.
Andrade, who was most recently defeated by Yan Xiaonan at UFC 288, has filled in as a replacement for Virna Jandiroba at UFC Nashville. The 31-year-old fighter will look to bounce back after losing her last two fights.
Crushing UFC 288 defeat
Andrade lost to Yan Xiaonan via KO (punch) at 2:21 of Round 1 at UFC 288 on Saturday in Newark, New Jersey.
ANALYSIS
Andrade's loss to Erin Blanchfield this past February, while concerning, could be explained due to the fact she agreed to fight Blanchfield on just days' notice. There's no excuse whatsoever for this result. Facing an opponent in Yan that didn't have a single knockout victory in her first nine UFC bouts, Jessica was totally reckless in her approach, completely disregarding whatever was potentially coming back her way. She paid for it as a result. Andrade has had durability issues in the past, with four of her previous ten defeats coming via knockout, but this is still a surprising result. Now 31 years of age and fresh off back-to-back crushing defeats, the odds are now overwhelmingly against Andrade making any sort of run again at 115 pounds.
Andrade's loss to Erin Blanchfield this past February, while concerning, could be explained due to the fact she agreed to fight Blanchfield on just days' notice. There's no excuse whatsoever for this result. Facing an opponent in Yan that didn't have a single knockout victory in her first nine UFC bouts, Jessica was totally reckless in her approach, completely disregarding whatever was potentially coming back her way. She paid for it as a result. Andrade has had durability issues in the past, with four of her previous ten defeats coming via knockout, but this is still a surprising result. Now 31 years of age and fresh off back-to-back crushing defeats, the odds are now overwhelmingly against Andrade making any sort of run again at 115 pounds.