Jéssica 'Bate-Estaca' moves up a division and faces Katlyn Chookagian on October 17th, says website

J. Andrade (photo) entering the fight. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook UFC

Fresh air. At a complicated stage in his career, Jessica Andrade, the ‘Bate-Estaca’, will move up a category and join the fly group (up to 56,7kg.) from its next appointment. Former strawweight champion (up to 52,1kg), the Brazilian has a commitment to face Katlyn chookagian on the card that takes place on October 17th, with no defined location. The information was released by ‘MMA Junkie’.

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Chookagian was not the opponent initially chosen for Jéssica's debut in the new category. The Paraná native should face Jessica Eye, but the American's repeated injuries prevented the confrontation from continuing as planned.

With the new opponent, ‘Bate-Estaca’ will have the opportunity to place itself in a great position in the group led by Valentina Shevchenko, if you win the challenge. Katlyn is currently in first place in the group and could present a great challenge for the Paraná native, who needs to win.

In her last performance, in July, Jéssica ended up defeated by Rose namajunas in a repeat of the confrontation held last year, when, on that occasion, Andrade emerged victorious and took the straw belt from the North American. In the rematch, however, the Brazilian was unable to repeat her performance and ended up losing in a split decision from the judges.

While the Brazilian goes to her second performance in 2020, Katlyn arrives for her third commitment this year. In February, the athlete fought for the belt against Valentina and ended up losing by knockout. In May, the American returned to the octagon to face the champion's sister. Against Antonina Shevchenko, Cookagian won again and maintained his leading position in the category.

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