Since dropping down from 135 pounds, Brazilian youngster Jessica Andrade has taken the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) strawweight division by storm. The 25-year-old recorded a knockout victory of Jessica Penne at UFC 199 in her 115-pound debut and recently submitted promising title contender Joanne Calderwood at UFC 203.
As Andrade quickly rises the strawweight ranks, she draws closer to undefeated champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk. Despite being a champion who has demonstrated world-class striking en route to defending the title three-straight times, Andrade believes Jedrzejczyk isn't equipped to absorb damage.
"Joanna's weak spot is Jessica Andrade," said the Brazilian in a recent Q&A (h/t MMA Fighting).