A former UFC strawweight champion is taking up odd jobs to earn additional revenue whereas away from competitors.
Successful a UFC title is commonly seen as a ticket to lifelong monetary safety, however that hasn’t been the fact for Jessica Andrade, who has fought 30 instances within the promotion.
Andrade has been sidelined since dropping a unanimous decision to Loopy Godinez at UFC 319 in August 2025, as she continues to get well from a shoulder damage. Throughout her time away from competitors, “Bate Estaca” revealed she has been working numerous facet jobs to usher in additional revenue.
Jessica Andrade Takes Meals Supply Job Throughout UFC Hiatus
Throughout a current look on Direto de Vegas, Jessica Andrade make clear the monetary realities of life exterior the Octagon as she continues to get well from a shoulder damage. The previous UFC strawweight titleholder revealed that she has been delivering meals as one in all a number of methods to earn additional revenue.
Thank God I managed to avoid wasting cash, so issues are going effectively,” Andrade mentioned. “However every time I have to, I work as a supply driver. I ship meals and issues like that. I simply decide up orders via an app and make the deliveries. I do no matter it takes. I’m not afraid of arduous work; I can do absolutely anything.”
“Bate Estaca” additional shared that she has spent a part of her restoration serving to a good friend renovate a home
“Not too long ago I began a challenge at [a friend’s] home, putting in synthetic turf,” Andrade mentioned. “Her yard was nothing however rocks. I went there and eliminated all of the rocks from the bottom. I assumed, ‘I’ll give this a attempt. If I’m good at it, it’s yet one more manner we will make some more money every time we want it.’”
Andrade, who famously knocked out Rose Namajunas to seize the 115-pound title at UFC 237 in Could 2019, has beforehand spoken about her monetary struggles. The Brazilian as soon as revealed that she offered her personal UFC memorabilia to make ends meet and later launched a profitable OnlyFans account as one other supply of revenue. Nonetheless, the 34-year-old left the subscription platform in 2023, explaining that it resurfaced painful recollections from her childhood trauma.
“Bate Estaca” is enduring one of many hardest stretches of her profession, having gone 2-6 throughout her final eight Octagon appearances, together with her present three-fight dropping streak. Total, Andrade owns knowledgeable file of 26-15, with a 17-13 mark within the UFC.
