The way the UFC classify their different weight categories is surely something that is hugely impacting a lot many female fighters. The UFC is not exactly quick to act and adopt new weight categories and this results in many of the female fighters either having to face much larger opposition or shed weight (and inevitably a bit of strength in the process). Jessica Andrade who with a record of 16 – 5 knows about this struggle all too well being undersized at 135 lbs and taking on some considerably bigger fighters in the division and yet managed to get some wins to her name.
However, since she scaled down to 115 lbs and dropped to a lower weight division she right away established herself as one of the best in the category when she defeated Jessica Penne pretty convincingly.
Now, she takes on Joanna Jedrzejczky in UFC 211 and this is going to be her title shot. Jedrzejczky is certainly going to be the toughest challenge for Jedrzejczky yet and it is going to be very interesting to see what the outcome is. Jedrzejczky herself, has been on the rise ever since she beat Carla Esparza in 2015 to take the title. She has been on fire and has successfully defended the title as many as 4 times until now. Considering her immaculate form and sky high confidence, it is no surprise that we are predicting Jedrzejczky will take the victory by unanimous decision.
Author : Rory McGregor
