Filed under: Featured Videos , News , UFC , Videos RIO DE JANEIRO – From driving trucks in the fields of Southern Brazil to the bright lights of the UFC octagon, Jessica Andrade has been on quite the ride. Andrade’s (16-5 MMA, 7-3 UFC) unlikely path to success reaches a pivotal point this Saturday at UFC 211, when she challenges undefeated champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk (13-0 MMA, 7-0 UFC) for the strawweight title. Andrade’s life, as it stands, has already changed from the days of doing deliveries for a local drugstore. But succeeding in her upcoming mission would certainly mean some added bank for the 25-year-old. A growing bank account has been known to prompt some to go on shopping sprees, purchase flashy cars or embark on luxurious trips. For Andrade, however, the goal is simply to secure a roof over her head and repay those who have helped her get here
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