Jessica Andrade vs Jasmine Jasudavicius

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May 6
3 min read

In a high-stakes flyweight clash, former strawweight champion Jessica "Bate Estaca" Andrade faces surging Canadian contender Jasmine Jasudavicius. Andrade, renowned for her relentless pressure and knockout power, seeks to reaffirm her dominance in the division. Conversely, Jasudavicius aims to leverage her reach and grappling prowess to ascend the rankings. This bout promises a compelling battle of experience versus momentum.

Profiles:

Jessica "Bate Estaca" Andrade Jessica Andrade is a former UFC Strawweight Champion known for her aggressive fighting style and formidable strength. With a professional record of 26 wins and 13 losses, she has secured 10 victories by knockout and 8 by submission. Her notable victories include wins over Rose Namajunas, Katlyn Cerminara, among others. Currently ranked among the top contenders in the flyweight division, Andrade continues to be a formidable force in women's MMA.

Quick Stats

Nationality: Brazilian
Age: 33
Height: 5'1"
Reach: 62 inches
Team: Parana Vale Tudo
Stance: Orthodox
MMA Record: 26 wins, 13 losses
UFC Record: 17 wins, 11 losses

Jasmine Jasudavicius has quietly built one of the more impressive runs in the flyweight division. With strong fundamentals, great physicality, and smart game plans, she’s become a rising threat. Her reach, height, and cardio give her a constant edge, especially in grappling-heavy fights where she can wear opponents down.

Quick Stats:

Nationality: Canadian
Age: 36
Height: 5'7"
Reach: 68 inches
Team: Niagara Top Team
Stance: Orthodox
MMA Record: 13 wins, 3 losses
UFC Record: 7 wins, 2 losses

Core Stats Comparison

Offensive Breakdown:

When analyzing offensive metrics, Jessica Andrade clearly holds the edge in several key areas. She boasts a higher significant strike accuracy (50% vs 46%) and lands nearly double the strikes per minute compared to Jasudavicius (6.44 vs 3.6). Additionally, her takedown accuracy sits at 55%, significantly higher than Jasmine's 43%, showcasing her ability to get fights to the ground when needed. While submission averages are relatively low for both (0.34 for Andrade vs 0.57 for Jasudavicius), they tend to prefer positional control and striking volume over submission hunting. Takedown averages per 15 minutes are nearly identical (2.23 vs 2.39), suggesting both have grappling in their toolkits, but Andrade’s power and volume give her a more dangerous edge in the exchanges.

Defense Breakdown:

Defensively, the story is more nuanced. While Andrade holds a slightly better striking defense percentage (55% vs 51%), she absorbs significantly more strikes per minute—5.51 compared to Jasmine’s 3.6. This stat paints the picture of Andrade as a high-risk, high-reward fighter: she throws a lot and often gets hit in return. In contrast, Jasudavicius may be more defensively sound, with a better ability to limit damage over the course of a fight. On the ground, Jasudavicius holds a slight advantage in takedown defense (75% vs 72%), with both fighters showing a grappling balance.

Summary:

Jessica Andrade enters this matchup with clear advantages in striking output and a hefty amount of experience, but she also faces a considerable height and reach disadvantage (6 inches in reach, 6 inches in height). Jasudavicius will likely look to use her length to control distance and avoid brawling exchanges.

Andrade's recent performances suggest her form is questionable. There. are question marks about her consistency and ability to manage range against longer opponents. This fight presents a clash between Andrade's explosiveness and Jasudavicius' physical attributes and control-based style.