Tag: Jessica Andrade

Jessica Andrade Set For Flyweight Return Against Lauren Murphy At UFC 283

Jessica Andrade will return to flyweight early next year in a matchup against Lauren Murphy. The fight is joining UFC's January 21st pay-per-view event, per a report from Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting. Andrade will have a home-country advantage against Murphy, as the fight is part of UFC 283 from the Jeunesse Arena in Rio … Continue reading Jessica Andrade Set For Flyweight Return Against Lauren Murphy At UFC 283 →

Jessica Andrade To Face Manon Fiorot At September 3rd UFC Card

Manon Fiorot has been given a massive change in opponent. The rising UFC flyweight will face former champion Jessica Andrade at the promotion's September 3rd card, per an announcement made earlier this week. Fiorot was originally scheduled to face Katlyn Chookagian at the Accor Arena in Paris, France. However, plans changed after Chookagian withdrew from … Continue reading Jessica Andrade To Face Manon Fiorot At September 3rd UFC Card →

Jessica Andrade Submits Amanda Lemos Early In Return To Strawweight Division

Jessica Andrade scored a quick win in her return to the strawweight division on Saturday night, catching Amanda Lemos early with a standing arm triangle choke. Andrade's win headlined a UFC "Fight Night" card from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Andrade slipped in an arm triangle choke against Lemos while in a … Continue reading Jessica Andrade Submits Amanda Lemos Early In Return To Strawweight Division →

Amanda Lemos vs. Jessica Andrade Set For April 23rd UFC Main Event, Heavyweight Bout Added

The main event for UFC's April 23rd show is set. The card will be headlined by Jessica Andrade's return to strawweight, as she will meet Amanda Lemos in a five-round bout. The fight was previously reported for the card, although a recent story from Gleidson Venga of Combate has indicated that it has been picked … Continue reading Amanda Lemos vs. Jessica Andrade Set For April 23rd UFC Main Event, Heavyweight Bout Added →

Jessica Andrade Set For Strawweight Return Against Amanda Lemos On April 23rd UFC Card

Jessica Andrade will return to strawweight later this year when facing rising contender Amanda Lemos. The fight is expected to go down at UFC's April 23rd "Fight Night" event, as first reported by Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting. The fight, which is in the process of being finalized, joins a card that doesn't have a … Continue reading Jessica Andrade Set For Strawweight Return Against Amanda Lemos On April 23rd UFC Card →

UFC 266: Volkanovski vs. Ortega Live Coverage

UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski will make his return on Saturday night, facing former title challenger Brian Ortega in the main event of UFC 266. The fight will wrap up a stacked pay-per-view card that will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The card also includes an appearance from UFC … Continue reading UFC 266: Volkanovski vs. Ortega Live Coverage →

UFC 266: Volkanovski vs. Ortega Preview

Competing for the first time after a two-fight rivalry with former champ Max Holloway, UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski will return in Saturday night's main event against Brian Ortega. The fight headlines UFC 266, which will conclude "International Fight Week" from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The fight will come at the … Continue reading UFC 266: Volkanovski vs. Ortega Preview →

Curtis Blaydes vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruick Among New Additions UFC 266

A series of big matchups have recently been reported for UFC's September 25th card, including a high-stakes heavyweight bout between Curtis Blaydes and Jairzinho Rozenstruick. The clash gives two heavyweights a chance to continue their build towards a title fight. News of the bout was first reported by Damon Martin and Guilherme Cruz of MMA … Continue reading Curtis Blaydes vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruick Among New Additions UFC 266 →

The Strawweight Division’s Value

Fighters are building extensive legacies across numerous divisions in the UFC. At Saturday night's UFC 261 pay-per-view event, Kamaru Usman notched yet another title defense to his welterweight run, further clearing out a division that he has dominated since 2019. The victory gave him his fourth title defense, putting him just a little closer to … Continue reading The Strawweight Division’s Value →