Prediction: Jasmine Jasudavicius inside the distance
Jasmine Jasudavicius vs Jessica Andrade is a classic example of physicality and grappling fundamentals potentially neutralizing elite but undersized explosiveness. Andrade is a dangerous, veteran powerhouse who thrives when she’s able to impose her will in the pocket with big hooks, low kicks, and raw physicality—but she’s also shown a very clear weakness when she’s put against opponents who are bigger, stronger, and fundamentally sound in the grappling department. That’s exactly what Jasmine brings to the table.
Jasudavicius isn’t flashy, but she’s consistent. She sticks to her game plan, and that discipline is critical in a matchup like this. Her striking has improved—her jab is more active, she’s getting better at flowing between phases—but the important part is that she doesn’t get caught up trying to prove she’s a striker. She uses her hands to back you up, move you to the cage, and then wrap you up. Her physicality at 125 is a serious problem for opponents who can’t match her frame and strength in clinch and scramble situations. Andrade, as powerful as she is, has had real problems when her opponents have both the physicality to tie her up and the discipline to stick with it.
Look at the template: Shevchenko, Blanchfield, Suarez—all of them used their size, strength, and control to shut Andrade down. None of them gave her the kind of striking battle she wants, where she can load up on wild hooks or rip the body with power. They backed her up, closed the space, and either put her on her back or held her in the clinch until she started to wilt. Andrade is explosive, but she’s also compact, and against rangy, strong grapplers, she gets stuck underneath and struggles to create space. That’s where Jasmine shines.
Jasmine’s style is tailor-made to frustrate someone like Andrade. She doesn’t need to win on the feet—she just needs to use her long frame, cage control, and wrestling transitions to get the fight where she wants it. Once on top, she’s very good at controlling hips, maintaining position, and grinding out damage. She doesn’t overextend or get greedy chasing submissions unless the opponent is already broken. That’s important because Andrade doesn’t tap easy—she needs to be softened up, and Jasmine has the style and motor to do exactly that over the course of the fight.