Date: May 10, 2025
Event: UFC 315
Venue: Bell Centre, Montreal, Canada
Division: Flyweight (125 lbs)
Broadcast: ESPN+ Pay-Per-View
Fight Overview
The upcoming UFC 315 matchup between Jasmine Jasudavicius (10-2, 4-1 UFC) and Jessica Andrade (25-12, 16-10 UFC) is a pivotal flyweight clash with major implications for the division. Jasudavicius, riding a four-fight winning streak, looks to break into title contention, while Andrade, a former champion, aims to reassert herself as a top contender after recent setbacks.
Fighter Profiles
Jasmine Jasudavicius (“The Canadian Contender”)
- Record: 10-2 (4-1 UFC)
- Age: 34
- Height: 5’7″
- Reach: 68″
- Fighting Style: Technical striker with strong grappling
- Key Strengths: Reach advantage, movement, takedown defense
- Recent Fight: Won via unanimous decision against Mayra Bueno Silva
Jasudavicius has been steadily climbing the rankings, using her size and reach to control fights. She averages 2.55 takedowns per 15 minutes, slightly more than Andrade, and boasts a higher takedown defense rate, making her a tough matchup for the aggressive Brazilian.
Jessica Andrade (“Bate Estaca”)
- Record: 25-12 (16-10 UFC)
- Age: 33
- Height: 5’1″
- Reach: 62″
- Fighting Style: Explosive striker with powerful grappling
- Key Strengths: Knockout power, relentless pressure, submission skills
- Recent Fight: Lost via unanimous decision to Erin Blanchfield
Andrade is a former UFC champion who has competed in three weight classes. She lands significant strikes at a higher rate (6.44 per minute) compared to Jasudavicius (3.71) but also absorbs more damage (5.51 vs. 3.67), reflecting her willingness to engage in brawls.
Statistical Comparison
| Fighter | Strikes Landed Per Minute | Striking Accuracy | Takedown Average | Takedown Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasmine Jasudavicius | 3.71 | 48% | 2.55 per 15 min | 67% |
| Jessica Andrade | 6.44 | 52% | 2.23 per 15 min | 61% |
Andrade has the clear edge in striking volume, but Jasudavicius’s reach and defensive skills could neutralize her aggression.
Fight Breakdown & Prediction
1. Can Jasudavicius Control the Distance?
Jasudavicius has a six-inch reach advantage, which could allow her to keep Andrade at bay and avoid close-range exchanges.
2. Andrade’s Power vs. Jasudavicius’s Defense
Andrade has 10 knockouts and 8 submission wins, making her a dangerous finisher. If she closes the distance, she could overwhelm Jasudavicius.
3. Grappling Battle
Both fighters have solid grappling credentials, but Jasudavicius has better takedown defense, which could help her dictate where the fight takes place.
FIGHT ODDS
Jasmine Jasudavicius – 300
Jessica Andrade + 240
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, May 9, 2025
