Despite denying initial reports, UFC Strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk is now confirmed to defend her crown and undefeated record against Jessica Andrade at UFC 211 in Dallas, Texas on May 13.
Joanna “Champion” (13-0 MMA, 7-0 UFC) announced the scheduled title bout eariler today. She took time out of her training schedule at American Top Team to drop the message on the FOXSports.com PROcast app via Twitter.
It's on! #UFC champion @joannamma is returning to Dallas to defend her title for a 5th time! What do you think of her opponent for #UFC211? pic.twitter.com/oxfIrnJKIb
— FOX Sports: PROcast (@PROcast) February 23, 2017
Joanna “Champion” now prepares for fifth title defence
Jedrzejczyk has dominated the division since dethroning champion Carla Esparza at UFC 185 and will look to become the ninth UFC champion to successfully record five straight title defences. The Pol has already defended her belt against Jessica Penne, Valerie Letoruneau and Claudia Gadelha as well as a unanimous decision victory over fellow Pol Karolina Kowalkiewicz at UFC 205 in her most recent outing.
Andrade dominates all other challengers to earn shot
Andrade who has been the most active female fighter in the UFC since women’s divisions were introduced to the organisation will get her shot at the 115lb belt after an impressive decision victory over Angela Hill at UFC Fight Night 104 which claimed “Fight of The Night” honours.
Since making the move down from the bantamweight division, the Brazilian has also secured victories against Jessica Penne and Joanna Calderwood in which she was awarded “Performance of The Night” honours.
UFC 211 Fight Card
UFC Heavyweight Title Bout: Stipe Miocic (c) vs. Junior Dos Santos
UFC Women’s Strawweight Title Bout: Joanna Jedrzejczyk (c) vs. Jessica Andrade
Heavyweight Bout: Ben Rothwell vs. Fabricio Werdum
Heavyweight Bout: Jarjis Danho vs. Dmitry Poberezhets