The UFC 295 lineup has been enriched by the addition of a matchup between prominent strawweights, Mackenzie Dern and Jessica Andrade.
During the UFC 292 event held at TD Garden in Boston, the promotion officially revealed this contest on Saturday. MMA Hook subsequently corroborated this news with sources close to the fighters.
Scheduled for November 11 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, UFC 295 will be highlighted by a heavyweight championship clash featuring Jon Jones defending his title against former champion Stipe Miocic.
For Jessica Andrade, this marks yet another swift return to the octagon after a recent loss to top contender Tatiana Suarez. This defeat represents her third consecutive setback, following a knockout loss to Xiaonan Jan at UFC 288 and a submission loss to Erin Blanchfield. Since surrendering her strawweight title to the current champion Zhang Weili, Andrade’s record stands at 4-6.
On the other side, Mackenzie Dern is in pursuit of her first opportunity to compete for a championship. Having showcased her expertise in submissions, Dern’s latest victory involved a strategic decision over experienced fighter Angela Hill, allowing her to recover from a prior loss to Yan. Dern’s recent record has been a mix of wins and losses across her last five appearances.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about MMA matchup
When is the UFC 295 event scheduled to take place?
UFC 295 is set to happen on November 11 at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Who are the main event fighters for UFC 295?
The main event of UFC 295 features a heavyweight title fight between the champion Jon Jones and the former champion Stipe Miocic.
What matchup was announced during UFC 292?
During UFC 292, the promotion announced a matchup between strawweights Jessica Andrade and Mackenzie Dern for UFC 295.
How has Jessica Andrade’s recent performance been?
Jessica Andrade recently suffered a loss to top contender Tatiana Suarez, marking her third consecutive setback after losses to Xiaonan Jan and Erin Blanchfield.
What is Mackenzie Dern’s fighting background?
Mackenzie Dern is known for her expertise in submissions and recently rebounded from a decision loss by outpointing Angela Hill.
How has Jessica Andrade’s career progressed since losing the strawweight title?
Since losing the strawweight title to Zhang Weili, Jessica Andrade’s record stands at 4-6 due to a series of wins and losses.
What is the significance of the UFC 295 matchup between Dern and Andrade?
The UFC 295 matchup between Dern and Andrade is a pivotal clash in the strawweight division, potentially leading to title contention.
Where was the UFC 292 event held?
The UFC 292 event took place at TD Garden in Boston.
Who confirmed the Dern vs. Andrade matchup for UFC 295?
The confirmation of the Dern vs. Andrade matchup for UFC 295 was provided by MMA Hook, with input from sources close to the fighters.
3 comments
mackenzie dern vs jessica andrade in UFC 295, wow cant wait for dis fight gonna be fire
mackenzie dern’s subs r deadly, but andrade’s got the power, gonna be a wild UFC 295 showdown
jess andrade’s gotta bounce back afta those Ls, hope she brings it in UFC 295 against mackenzie dern