The Polish native is known for intimidating opponents before bouts, but this time around, Joanna has a different game plan to defend the title for the fifth straight time. With friend and former training partner, the champ is not going to talk trash and bully Jessica, as she explained in a recent interview. The No.1 contender is on a three-fight winning streak after dropping down to the strawweight division. On her last fight, Andrade was given “Fight of the Night” honors facing Angela Hill in an incredible back-and-forth battle during UFC Fight Night 104, reported Bloody Elbow.

The Brazilian is getting her first title shot in the UFC event before heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic goes toe-to-toe with Junior dos Santos in the pay-per-view main event set for May 13, 2017 inside the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.

The 29 year-old wants to match Ronda Rousey’s six title defense record

Joanna began her UFC reign in 2015 when she took the belt away from Carla Esparza and continued to defend against Jessica Penne, Valerie Letourneau and Claudia Gadelha. In November 2016, she got a unanimous decision victory over Karolina Kowalkiewicz at UFC 205. Jedrzejczyk is one of the best female strikers in MMA. She uses kickboxing to keep her challengers at a distance and lands power shots from all angles.

Also, her cardio will easily last a five-round war. Not long ago, Joanna moved away from her home country to the United States to train with the "American Top Team" in Miami Florida and she's been preparing for her opponent since then.

Jessica is one of the most destructive fighters in the division

Andrade received a shot at the UFC title belt after getting 3 straight wins after changing to the straw weight division.

The Brazilian has been sweeping the competition against Jessica Penne, Joanna Calderwood and Angela Hill -- she has been the most active female fighter in the UFC. Before her last fight, Andrade’s manager told MMA junkie Radio she was given the opportunity to fight with the champion, but they decided to wait and take another fight before a title shot.

Her camp knows that Jessica has an advantage on the canvas and they will try and exploit Jedrzejczyk's ground game.

The two top UFC strawweight female fighters were at one point were on the same team, had the same manager and enjoyed a good working relationship; but after the Brazilian went down to 115 pounds, everything changed. Will the Brazilian be be victorious against one of the best fighters in the world?
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