UFC 315 showdown heats up as Jessica Andrade warns Jasmine Jasudavicius before the game

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 10, 2025, 20:00 IST

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Jessica Andrade confidently asserts that Jasmine Jasudavicius will need extraordinary strength to implement her wrestling strategy at UFC 315 in Montreal. Andrade aims for a triumphant return to the strawweight division, eyeing a title shot with a victory.

UFC 315 showdown heats up as Jessica Andrade warns Jasmine Jasudavicius before the game (image Source: Getty Images)

Jessica Andrade has challenged the rising Canadian star Jasmine Jasudavicius by saying that she would need superhuman strength to execute her chosen wrestling strategy when they meet at UFC 315, which takes place on May 10, 2025, at the Bell Centre in Montreal. Jessica Andrade had expressed confidence in her game plan coming into UFC 315 as she came out and said that a win would not only help her to gain momentum but also put her in a position to demand a strawweight title shot.

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Jessica Andrade targets triumphant return to the strawweight division

The 33-year-old former champion comes into this flyweight fight with a definite plan to eventually make his way back to 115 pounds, where he last held UFC gold. Although she incurred a decision loss to Natalia Silva in her last fight, Jessica Andrade has been able to win some big fights in the strawweight division recently, such as a knockout win over Mackenzie Dern.

"You have to be a truck to take me down," Jessica Andrade stated confidently in a recent interview, addressing Jasmine Jasudavicius' established ground-game strategy. The Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt appears unfazed by her opponent's four-fight win streak, which includes victories over three fellow Brazilians.

The veteran fighter also revealed her long-term career plans to reach the incredible mark of 40 UFC fights prior to retirement. UFC 315 will be her 29th appearance in the promotion and will be a testament to her phenomenal durability and longevity at the highest echelons of the mixed martial arts game.

Jasudavicius riding momentum into biggest career challenge

In front of the octagon will be 36-year-old Jasmine Jasudavicius, who comes into this game with a lot of momentum after a February 2025 win over Mayra Bueno Silva. The Ontario native has established herself as a ground game and positive energy fighter and has grown in the flyweight rankings.Battling in Montreal has a special meaning for Jasmine Jasudavicius, who names Georges St-Pierre as her inspiration. “To be able to follow in his footsteps and fight where he fought, it’s such an honour,” she said, welcoming the chance to compete in the city where her hero built his legacy.The fascinating flyweight fight can be viewed by the fans on the UFC 315 pay-per-view main card that starts at 10 pm ET/7 pm PT, Saturday, May 10, 2025. The event also has the co-main event of the flyweight championship bout between Valentina Shevchenko and Manon Fiorot..Also Read: UFC 315 showdown main card - Belal Muhammad vs. Jack Della Maddalena, Valentina Shevchenka vs. Manon Fiorot and moreAs both fighters wanted to make a grand statement for their careers, this fight is set to bring high-stakes play with title implications for two weight classes

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