“You’re going to see a Jessica that is focused, that is concentrating on the task at hand. You’re going see somebody that has worked a lot on the takedown defense, a lot on the cage, and you’re going to see somebody that packs a punch. The striking is something that I don’t think Tatiana is going to risk going against me in.
“I think that people are going to see somebody that is going to be moving a lot, and we’ve been working on kicks, knees, elbows, stuff from close range,” continued Andrade. “You’re gonna see somebody that is more focused and ready to take on all challenges — focused on the task at hand and really concentrated on it.
“As far as the win is concerned, it will be a great feeling to get back into the win column with a win against her,” she added, clearly aware of what it would mean to hand Suarez the first loss of her career. “I know if I want the belt in this division, I need to get back at it, and what better way than to start doing that on Saturday night.”
And if she does halt her two-fight skid and topple the undefeated former Ultimate Fighter winner, it would give Andrade a share of another record — the most wins by a female fighter in UFC history, a mark currently held by the recently retired Amanda Nunes, who exited on her 15th UFC victory.
