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Matt Maltby

UFC champion Jessica Andrade celebrates title win by posing naked with belt

Jessica Andrade celebrated her UFC strawweight championship triumph over Rose Namajunas by posing for a picture - wearing nothing but her belt.

The Brazilian became a champion after securing a stunning victory over her rival at UFC 237 in Rio, slamming the American to the ground and leaving her unconscious.

That victory saw her become just the fourth woman to raise the strawweight championship belt, following in the footsteps of Namajunas, Joanna Jedrzejczyk, and Carla Esparza.

And, fresh from her stunning victory, Andrade opted to celebrate her title-winning exploits in unusual fashion.

Posting a picture to her 231k followers on Instagram , she proudly posed for a snap with only the belt covering her modesty.

Andrade celebrates her victory against Rose Namajunas (AFP/Getty Images)

Meanwhile, the recently-crowned champion has said former champ Jedrzejczyk needs to get more wins under her belt before earning a shot at her title.

“Everybody expects me to fight Joanna, but she has to work and try to get another opportunity to fight for the belt,” Andrade told MMA Fighting .

“When I fought her and lost, I had to get back in there and win three fights against the three high-ranked fighters to earn another chance.

Andrade competes against her American rival before winning the title (AFP/Getty Images)

“For her to fight me, she has to do the same.

“She has to get some wins, fight the higher-ranked girls, and then, if she wins, she’ll have the chance to fight me.

"I do believe that the next in line will be the winner of Nina vs. Tatiana or Michelle Waterson. I’ll wait. When the UFC calls me, I’ll be ready.”

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