Jessica Andrade’s first title defense is set

The first defense of Jessica Andrade’s Strawweight title reign will take place at the end of August in China.

Number 6 ranked contender, China’s own Weili Zhang will challenge Andrade for the 115 lbs. title in the main event of UFC Fight Night 157/ UFC on ESPN+ 15, on August 31st at the Universiade Sports Centre in Shenzhen China. The official announcement came today at the UFC press Conference to open up the new Performance Institute in Shanghai, China. 

Andrade is on a 4-fight win streak. The Brazilian slammed Rose Namajunas on her head at UFC 237 this past May being crowned champion, by 2nd round knockout. The former champion was offered an immediate rematch, but reportedly declined. Zhang lost her pro debut and hasn’t looked back since amassing a 19-fight win streak. The 29-yar-old fighting out of Hebei, China, is 3-0 in the octagon, defeating both Danielle Taylor & Tecia Torres by decision, while Jessica Aguilar submitted to an Amrbar.

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