Jéssica Andrade Biography: Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Height, Boyfriend, Awards

Jéssica Fernanda da Costa Andrade, commonly known by her nickname “Bate Estaca” (which translates to “Pile Driver”), is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist.

She competes in the UFC’s Women’s Strawweight and Flyweight divisions and is a former UFC Women’s Strawweight Champion.

As of July 16, 2024, she holds the #4 position in the UFC Women’s Strawweight rankings, #7 in the UFC Women’s Flyweight rankings as of January 14, 2025, and #13 in the UFC Women’s Pound-for-Pound rankings as of November 5, 2024.

Profile

• Full Name: Jéssica Fernanda da Costa Andrade
• Stage Name: ”Bate Estaca”
• Born: September 25, 1991
• Age: 33 years old
• Birthplace: Umuarama, State of Paraná, Brazil
• Nationality: Brazilian
• Occupation: Brazilian professional mixed martial artist
• Height: 1.57 m
• Parent: Julio Andrade and Neusa Andrade
• Siblings: Fernando Andrade
• Spouse: Fernanda Gomes (m. 2019—2023)
• Children: Unknown
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $1 million

Early Life And Education

Jéssica Fernanda da Costa Andrade was born on September 25, 1991, in Umuarama, Paraná, Brazil, to Julio and Neusa Andrade, both farmers. She has an older brother, Fernando.

While specific details about her formal education are scarce, it is known that she began training in judo during her school years and later pursued Brazilian jiu-jitsu in 2011. Andrade is of Native Brazilian descent, though her religion is unknown.  

Career

Jéssica Andrade is a distinguished mixed martial artist renowned for her resilience, skill, and relentless determination inside the octagon. Raised in a farming family in Brazil, she worked alongside her parents and siblings until the family farm was municipalized.

Although initially aspiring to become a professional soccer player, Andrade shifted her focus to martial arts at 14. She began training in judo and Brazilian jiu-jitsu, eventually earning the nickname “Bate Estaca,” meaning “Pile Driver,” after executing an illegal slam on an opponent during her amateur career.

This nickname would later symbolize her aggressive fighting style and dominance in the cage. Andrade’s professional MMA career began in 2011, quickly gaining recognition through her impressive performances in regional Brazilian promotions. Victories over opponents like Aline Serio and Angela Hill highlighted her versatility, blending striking and grappling skills.

Her success led to a contract with Invicta Fighting Championships, where she solidified her reputation as an emerging star in women’s MMA. In 2013, she made her UFC debut against Liz Carmouche at UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Moraga. Despite losing via TKO, Andrade’s heart and determination earned her respect within the organization.

She then bounced back with several notable wins, including triumphs over Rosi Sexton and Raquel Pennington, which helped establish her as a prominent contender in the UFC Women’s Bantamweight division. In 2015, Andrade transitioned to the UFC’s Strawweight division, delivering dominant victories against Jessica Penne and Joanne Calderwood.

A thrilling performance against Claudia Gadelha further cemented her place among the division’s elite. Her crowning achievement came in May 2019 when she won the UFC Women’s Strawweight Championship by defeating Rose Namajunas via knockout, a moment that captured the attention of the MMA world.

Although her reign was short-lived after she lost the title to Zhang Weili in her first defense, Andrade remained a key figure in the sport. She competed against top talent like Valentina Shevchenko for the Flyweight Championship and earned victories over fighters such as Katlyn Chookagian and Amanda Lemos.

In November 2023, Andrade achieved another milestone, defeating Mackenzie Dern via TKO at UFC 295 and setting a record for most knockdowns by a woman in UFC history. With a record of 26-12-0, including ten knockouts and eight submissions, she continues to compete at the highest level and remains a prominent figure in women’s MMA.

Awards and Nominations

Championships

• UFC Women’s Strawweight Championship: One-time champion.

Performance Awards

• Performance of the Night: Six times
• Notable fights include victories against Joanne Calderwood, Karolina Kowalkiewicz, Rose Namajunas, Katlyn Chookagian, Amanda Lemos, and Mackenzie Dern.

Yearly Awards

MMAJunkie.com:

• September Fight of the Month (2017) vs. Cláudia Gadelha.
• May Fight of the Month (2019) vs. Rose Namajunas.
• July Fight of the Month (2020) vs. Rose Namajunas.

UFC.com Awards:

• Ranked #8 Fight of the Year (2017) vs. Angela Hill.
• Ranked #7 Knockout of the Year (2018) vs. Karolina Kowalkiewicz.
• Ranked #8 Knockout of the Year (2019) vs. Rose Namajunas.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @jessicammapro
• Facebook handle: Jéssica Andrade
• Twitter handle: @jessicandrade

Personal Life

Jéssica Andrade was previously married to Fernanda Gomes, an MMA enthusiast and a strong supporter of Andrade’s career. The couple married in 2019 after Andrade proposed to Gomes inside the octagon during a UFC event.

However, their marriage ended in divorce in 2023. As of February 2025, Andrade remains childless and has focused on her MMA career and personal ambitions.

Net Worth

Jéssica Andrade’s net Worth is estimated at around $1 million as of 2025. This figure reflects her successful career in mixed martial arts, particularly her achievements in the UFC, including her reign as the former UFC Women’s Strawweight Champion. Andrade primarily derives from fight purses, performance bonuses, and endorsement deals.