LAS VEGAS – Jessica Andrade thinks she’s one win away from a title shot.
The former UFC women’s strawweight champion is confident she’ll soon get a shot at gold if victorious in her next outing. Andrade (24-9 MMA, 15-7 UFC) returns to the cage on Saturday night in a short-notice bout against flyweight prospect Erin Blanchfield (10-1 MMA, 4-0 UFC). The bout is scheduled to headline UFC Fight Night 219.
Although the fight will be contested at 125 pounds, Andrade believes a win will get her a championship bout at 115 pounds.