Jessica Andrade is set to face Marina Rodriguez on the UFC 300 fight card, with both fighters bringing impressive resumes to the octagon. Andrade, a former UFC women's strawweight champion, boasts a record of 25-12 and has had a storied career in the promotion.
Andrade made her UFC debut in 2013 at bantamweight before moving down to strawweight, where she found success with notable wins over fighters like Jessica Penne, Joanne Wood, and Angela Hill. She eventually captured the strawweight title by defeating Rose Namajunas but lost it in a subsequent bout against Weili Zhang.
Since then, Andrade has had a mixed run of results, including a recent TKO victory over Mackenzie Dern. With a UFC record of 16-10, she currently holds the No. 4 spot in the official UFC strawweight rankings.
On the other side of the octagon, Marina Rodriguez, with a record of 17-3-2, has been making waves in the UFC since her debut in 2018. Ranked No. 6 in the strawweight division, Rodriguez has showcased her skills with impressive wins over Michelle Waterson-Gomez and Amanda Ribas.
As the fight approaches, oddsmakers have the matchup nearly even, with Andrade listed at -102 and Rodriguez at -118. Rodriguez holds a height and reach advantage over Andrade, standing five inches taller with a three-inch reach advantage.
Both fighters have distinct styles in the octagon. Andrade is known for her aggressive striking, averaging 6.67 significant strikes landed per minute, while Rodriguez, though not as active, lands 4.77 significant strikes per minute with solid striking defense.
With UFC 300 set to take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, fans can expect an exciting showdown between these two talented fighters. The main card will stream on ESPN+ pay-per-view, following prelims on ESPN and early prelims on ESPN+.
UFC CEO Dana White has high expectations for UFC 300, anticipating record-breaking attendance and viewership for the event. As fight night approaches, anticipation is building for what promises to be a thrilling night of MMA action.
