Jessica Andrade vs. Natalia Silva – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC Fight Night 242: Burns vs. Brady is scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 7, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Jessica “Bate Estaca” Andrade will take on Natalia Silva in the Women’s Flyweight bout. You can view the complete UFC Fight Night 242 card.

Andrade brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 62″ reach. In contrast, Silva, an southpaw fighter, stands with a 65″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 50% striking accuracy, Andrade has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 6.62 per minute. On the other hand, Silva boasts a 44% striking accuracy, landing approximately 4.53 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Jessica Andrade vs. Natalia Silva matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 32-year-old, Jessica Andrade is coming in with a 26-12-0 record. Andrade will be fighting for the first time since a win via split decision against Marina Rodriguez at UFC 300: Pereira vs. Hill in April.

Silva, meanwhile, is coming off a unanimous decision win against Jessica Andrade on April 13, 2024, at UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Imavov and holds a 17-5-1 record.

Jessica Andrade has a orthodox fighting stance with an 62″ reach. The 27-year-old Natalia Silva is an southpaw fighter with a 65″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Jessica Andrade stats

→ Andrade’s striking accuracy is 50%.
→ Andrade lands 6.62 significant strikes per minute.
→ Andrade’s takedown accuracy is 55%.
→ Andrade’s takedown average is 2.37 per 15 minutes.
→ Andrade’s takedown defense is 72%.

Andrade comes in with 50% striking accuracy, typically landing about 6.62 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Silva fires at 44% accuracy, landing about 4.53 significant strikes per minute. Jessica Andrade also has a 55% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 2.37 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Silva’s 0.5 takedowns and 91% takedown accuracy.

Natalia Silva stats

→ Silva’s striking accuracy is 44%.
→ Silva lands 4.53 significant strikes per minute.
→ Silva’s takedown accuracy is 28%.
→ Silva’s takedown average is 0.5 per 15 minutes.
→ Silva’s takedown defense is 91%.

Natalia spent, on average, 11:53 minutes in the Octagon, and Jessica has an average fight time of 9:24 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be an intriguing clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Jessica or Natalia? Sound off in the comments.

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