Explosive Brazilian 'Bate Estaca' known for a 2019 slam KO of Rose Namajunas to win the strawweight title.
Jessica Andrade holds the UFC record for most wins by a female competitor, a mark accumulated across more than a decade of fighting at both strawweight and flyweight, and added a UFC Women's Strawweight Championship in 2019 to a resume that makes her case as the most consistently durable women's fighter in the sport's history. Andrade, nicknamed "Bate Estaca" (Piledriver), won the UFC Women's Strawweight Championship in 2019, defeating Rose Namajunas, before losing the title in a stunning 42-second knockout defeat to Zhang Weili in Shenzhen, China, later that same year. Andrade moved up to challenge for the flyweight championship against Valentina Shevchenko, and has continued competing across both divisions throughout her career, becoming the UFC's all-time leading women's fighter in total career wins. Andrade has remained one of the most durable and consistently competitive fighters in the women's division for well over a decade, renowned for her combination of power, toughness, and willingness to face any opponent across multiple different weight classes.
Former UFC Women's Strawweight Champion, first UFC woman to win in three weight classes
How They Played
Andrade is known for her aggressive, pressure-heavy fighting style with devastating knockout power in her hands. She consistently moves forward, cutting off the octagon and looking to land heavy shots, particularly her left hook. Her wrestling background also allows her to mix in takedowns and ground control when needed.
Lasting Impact
Andrade helped elevate the profile of women's MMA with her exciting fighting style and knockout ability. She proved that smaller female fighters could generate significant knockout power and brought a new level of aggression to the strawweight division.
Career Honours
- UFC Women's Strawweight Champion 2019