UFC Strawweight Celebrates After the Cancellation of UFC 249

Although UFC 249 has been called off, Strawweight Jessica Andrade did not refrain from a celebration. The Brazilian was seen with a huge serving of McDonald’s.

‘Bate Estaca’ defeated Rose Namajunas for the UFC Strawweight championship almost a year ago. However, she would lose the title to Zhang Weili in a brutal stoppage. Andrade was slated to fight Rose in a non-title rematch. But the match fell apart when Rose pulled out of the scheduled bout; she lost two of her family members in a battle against the coronavirus.

Andrade’s new opponent was not announced. Looking at the current scenario, she won’t need one. Less than 24 hours ago, UFC President Dana White announced the postponement of the entire UFC 249 card.

“Today we got a call from the highest level you can go to Disney and the highest level of ESPN. One thing I’ve said since we’ve started our relationship and partnership with ESPN — and it’s been an incredible one, it’s been an amazing partnership and ESPN has been very, very good to us — but the powers that be asked us to stand down and not do this event next Saturday.”

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Andrade has an unconventional celebration after UFC 249 is cancelled

Instead of grieving over it, Jessica Andrade celebrated the announcement with a bang! Check out the latest tweet from her Twitter handle.

A fighter has to go through a grueling training camp to prepare for a match. They avoid eating anything unhealthy which can hinder their performance or obstruct the weight cutting process. Hence, Andrade’s grand celebration can be justified. 

Currently, the UFC has put all of its plans on hold. And it is uncertain when the company will return to action. White has announced that the UFC will be one of the first sports organization to be back. He also assured the fighters of financial safety and he plans to put at least 42 events this year. White went as far as securing an island for future fights.

The UFC’s tycoon said:

“That’s why I’m telling all of my guys not to worry because Fight Island is going to happen. It’s obviously still being, all of the infrastructures is being built right now, getting put in place,” White said to ESPN. “As we get closer to that, then I’ll start figuring out booking fights, getting guys ready. Plus, I can ship guys over there earlier and they can start training over there on the island.”

What are your thoughts on Andrade’s celebration?