Jessica Andrade vs. Marina Rodriguez – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC 300: Pereira vs. Hill is scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Jessica “Bate Estaca” Andrade will take on Marina Rodriguez in the Women’s Strawweight bout. You can view the complete UFC 300 card.

Andrade brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 62″ reach. In contrast, Rodriguez, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 65″ 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 6.67 per minute. On the other hand, Rodriguez boasts a 48% striking accuracy, landing approximately 4.77 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Jessica Andrade vs. Marina Rodriguez 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 25-12-0 record. Andrade will be fighting for the first time since a win via KO/TKO against Mackenzie Dern at UFC 295: Prochazka vs. Pereira in November.

Rodriguez, meanwhile, is coming off a KO/TKO win against Jessica Andrade on November 11, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs. Gamrot and holds a 17-3-2 record.

Jessica Andrade has a orthodox fighting stance with an 62″ reach. The 37-year-old Marina Rodriguez is an orthodox fighter with a 65″ 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 6.67 significant strikes per minute.
→ Andrade’s takedown accuracy is 54%.
→ Andrade’s takedown average is 2.45 per 15 minutes.
→ Andrade’s takedown defense is 72%.

Andrade comes in with 50% striking accuracy, typically landing about 6.67 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Rodriguez fires at 48% accuracy, landing about 4.77 significant strikes per minute. Jessica Andrade also has a 54% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 2.45 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Rodriguez’s 0.25 takedowns and 66% takedown accuracy.

Marina Rodriguez stats

→ Rodriguez’s striking accuracy is 48%.
→ Rodriguez lands 4.77 significant strikes per minute.
→ Rodriguez’s takedown accuracy is 42%.
→ Rodriguez’s takedown average is 0.25 per 15 minutes.
→ Rodriguez’s takedown defense is 66%.

Marina spent, on average, 14:03 minutes in the Octagon, and Jessica has an average fight time of 9:11 minutes.

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

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