J. Andrade (photo) entering the fight. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook UFC
Former UFC strawweight champion (up to 52,1kg), Jessica Andrade, ‘Bate-Estaca’ wants to remain known as an exemplary employee in the organization. This Saturday (17), at UFC Ilha da Luta 6, the Brazilian will make history by trying herself in the third different weight category, something unprecedented among women in the company. At the weekend, the Paraná native will debut among the flies (up to 56,7kg.) and does not rule out a test in the feathers (up to 65,7kg.), today led by Amanda nunes.
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“Three different categories. Breaking another record. That's really good, knowing that I've been doing this work in the UFC and, wherever they need me, I'll be there. Who knows, maybe in the future he won't be able to compete at 66kg. (feather weight). I challenge everything, I like challenges”, said the Brazilian, in an interview with ‘MMA fighting'.
Charismatic as always, the former champion, who began her career in Ultimate as a bantamweight (up to 61,2kg), has already received public praise from the company's president, Dana White e. Even without a title under her belt, the athlete enjoys a lot of prestige and receives recognition due to the services she has provided over the years.
“I'm ready to do whatever I need for the company. Another record ahead. This is going to be groundbreaking,” she concluded.
This weekend, in addition to her debut, Andrade will have a golden opportunity in the clash against the former category challenger, Katlyn chookagian, which is the current number one in the ranking. If she emerges victorious in the co-main fight, the Paraná native will put herself in a prominent position for a future title fight, which, today, belongs to the dangerous and dominant Valentina Shevchenko.
Watch the Brazilian's statement
As the first woman to compete in three #UFC weight classes, @jessicammapro is down to make it four and move up to featherweight in the future:
“I'll take any challenges.”
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- MMAFighting.com (@MMAFighting) October 14, 2020
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