Ex-UFC champion Andrade working as delivery driver
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Former UFC strawweight champion Jessica Andrade has stated she is working as a delivery driver to earn extra money while recovering from an injury. The 34-year-old Brazilian has not competed since losing to Loopy Godinez last August, when she injured a shoulder. Andrade has fought 30 times in the UFC since her debut in 2013, winning 17 of her fights. She said on the Brazilian MMA podcast Direto de Vegas that she delivers meals and other items through an app. Andrade also mentioned she has started a landscaping project at a friend’s house, including removing rocks, putting down grass, and painting fences, as a potential additional income source. In 2018, she said she sold her UFC clothes, backpack, and gloves due to sponsorship struggles, but added she was “paid really well” in the promotion. In 2023, she said she fought five times to pay for her divorce, and the following year she accused former coach Gilliard Parana of withholding money from her, which Parana denied.
What’s reported
Jessica Andrade is a former UFC strawweight champion.
She is working as a delivery driver to earn extra money while recovering from injury.
She has not competed since losing to Loopy Godinez last August, when she injured a shoulder.
Andrade has fought 30 times in the UFC since 2013, winning 17 fights.
She said she delivers meals and other items through an app.
She is also doing landscaping work at a friend’s house for extra cash.
In 2018, she sold UFC gear due to sponsorship struggles but said she was “paid really well.”
In 2023, she said she fought five times to pay for her divorce.
In 2024, she accused former coach Gilliard Parana of withholding money; Parana denied the allegations.
The article notes UFC fighter pay has been questioned, with the UFC giving about 20% of revenue to fighters compared to boxers’ 60%.
Key figures
Jessica Andrade, former UFC strawweight champion
Loopy Godinez, UFC fighter
Gilliard Parana, former coach of Andrade
Conor Benn, boxer
Dana White, UFC president
Sources: BBC News
