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UFC News: Rose Namajunas vs Jessica Andrade 2 set for July 11

By Tyriece Simon

 

Former UFC Strawweight champions Rose Namajunas and Jessica Andrade will have their long-awaited rematch.

reports that the fight will happen on July 11. Namajunas was scheduled to fight Andrade at UFC 249 on April 11. Namajunas withdrew due to the unfortunate coronavirus related passing of two family members.

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Namajunas is looking to bounce back from a knockout loss to Andrade for the strawweight championship at UFC 237 on May 11, 2019. After her loss, Namajunas had contemplated retiring from MMA. ESPN’s Ariel Helwani spoke with Namajunas about her loss to Andrade on November 11, 2019. In the interview, Namajunas said, “I lost the passion for martial arts and fighting, mainly for fighting, but I found my passion again.”