Tomás Yelmini
Mixed martial arts will have a night of pure adrenaline in Sin City. Fans can look forward to a full slate of action at UFC Apex in Las Vegas, including Jessica Andrade vs Erin Blanchfield, which promises to be a good chapter between two of the best flyweight fighters in the world.
This is a fight in which Andrade was called in at the last minute, due to unknown reasons, as a replacement for Taila Santos, originally the star of the clash against Blanchfield. Andrade is Brazilian and a former strawweight champion, making her a high-risk opponent for Blanchfield.
At JefeBet, we bring you the betting recommendations and all the information you need to know to enjoy the fight featuring Jan Blachowicz vs Magomed Ankalaev, along with the predictions and betting preview of this edition of the UFC Fight Night.
Betting Preview for UFC Fight Night Featuring Jessica Andrade vs Erin Blanchfield on Saturday, February 18, 2023
- Where: UFC Apex, Las Vegas, NV
- When: Saturday, February 18, 2023, 7 PM ET
- Odds: Jessica Andrade (-182) vs Erin Blanchfield (+145)
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Jessica Andrade
- Odds: -182
- Record: 24-9-0
- Age: 31
- Height: 1.55
- Weight: 56 kg
- Reach: 157 cm
Andrade is Brazilian, ranked No. 6 in the flyweight rankings, and has been a professional since 2011. Bate Estaca, as she is nicknamed, has fought for a UFC title four times. In May 2017, she lost to Joanna Jedrzejczyk at strawweight by unanimous decision. Two years later, she defeated Rose Namajunas by KO in the second round for the strawweight title, which she lost in her first defense by TKO in the first round to Weili Zhang.
Andrade faced current champion Shevchenko at flyweight in April 2021 and was defeated by technical knockout in the second round (elbows). Since then, she has a 3-0 record. In her last bout, just over three weeks ago, she defeated Lauren Murphy by unanimous decision.
Erin Blanchfield
- Odds: +145
- Record: 10-1-0
- Age: 23
- Height: 1,63 m
- Weight: 56 kg
- Reach: 168 cm
Blanchfield, 23, has all the makings of a major player in the future. Born in New Jersey, she has four fights under her belt in the UFC universe and has won them all with authority (Sarah Alpar, Miranda Maverick, JJ Aldrich, Molly McCann).
Ground fighting and submissions are the top weapons at the disposal of the fighter, who is among the top 10 flyweight fighters.
JefeBet Prediction
Although Erin Blanchfield is on an upward trend and on a positive streak, Jessica Andrade’s experience in the octagon will tip the scales in her favor, who will win the fight on the scorecards.
Prediction: Jessica Andrade wins by unanimous decision.
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