Jessica Andrade vs Mackenzie Dern – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC 295: Jones vs. Miocic is scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 11, 2023, in New York City, New York, USA. In one of the matchups on the fight card, Jessica “Bate Estaca” Andrade will take on Mackenzie Dern in the Women’s Strawweight Bout. You can view the full UFC 295 card.

Andrade brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 62″ reach. In contrast, Dern, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 63″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 50% striking accuracy, Andrade has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 6.68 per minute. On the other hand, Dern boasts a 40% striking accuracy, landing approximately 3.36 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Jessica Andrade vs. Mackenzie Dern matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 32-year-old, Jessica Andrade is coming in with a 24-12-0 record. Andrade will be fighting for the first time since a loss via submission against Tatiana Suarez at UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Font in August.

Dern, meanwhile, is coming off a unanimous decision win against Angela Hill on August 5, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Hill and holds a 13-3-0 record.

Jessica Andrade has a orthodox fighting stance with an 62″ reach. The 31-year-old Mackenzie Dern is an orthodox fighter with a 63″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Jessica Andrade stats

→ Andrade’s striking accuracy is 50%.
→ Andrade lands 6.68 significant strikes per minute.
→ Andrade’s takedown accuracy is 54%.
→ Andrade’s takedown average is 2.54 per 15 minutes.
→ Andrade’s takedown defense is 70%.

Andrade comes in with 50% striking accuracy, typically landing about 6.68 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Dern fires at 40% accuracy, landing about 3.36 significant strikes per minute. Jessica Andrade also has a 54% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 2.54 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Dern’s 0.81 takedowns and 40% takedown accuracy.

Mackenzie Dern stats

→ Dern’s striking accuracy is 40%.
→ Dern lands 3.36 significant strikes per minute.
→ Dern’s takedown accuracy is 15%.
→ Dern’s takedown average is 0.81 per 15 minutes.
→ Dern’s takedown defense is 40%.

Mackenzie spent, on average, 13:30 minutes in the Octagon, and Jessica has an average fight time of 9:13 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be an interesting clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Jessica or Mackenzie? Sound off in the comments.

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