J. Andrade (photo) seeks his second UFC victory against the TUF 18 champion. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC
After achieving her first victory in Ultimate, against Rosi Sexton in October last year, the Brazilian Jessica Andrade He already has his next challenge in the octagon defined. “Bate-estaca”, as it is known, will face the first champion in the history of the reality show The Ultimate Fighter Julianna Pena at UFC 171, on March 15th.
At just 22 years old, Jéssica has a record of ten wins and three losses. The Brazilian debuted in Ultimate in July 2013. On that occasion, she ended up being knocked out by former women's bantamweight title challenger Liz Carmouche. Three months later, at UFC Fight Night 30, “Bate-estaca” recovered and beat Englishwoman Rosi Sexton by unanimous decision from the judges.
Your opponent, Julianna Pena, has a record of five wins and two losses. “The Venezuelan Vixen”, as she is known, made history by winning TUF 18, the first edition of the UFC reality show to feature a female presence. In the program, Peña belonged to the Miesha Tate and became famous for playing rival coach Ronda Rousey cry when finishing veteran Shayna Baszler, first choice champion.
UFC 171 takes place on March 15, in Dallas (USA). In the main fight of the night, John hendricks e Robbie Lawler duel for the vacant welterweight belt. In the co-main event of the night, the former interim champion of the 77 kg division Carlos Condit is ahead Tyron woodley.
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