UFC 288: UFC News: Former UFC strawweight champion Jessica Andrade will return to the octagon at UFC 288, but she will be sporting a different look for her fight against Yan Xiaonan. Instead of wearing her usual sports bra, Andrade will be wearing a shirt for her fight. The reason for the wardrobe change stems from an unfortunate wardrobe malfunction Andrade suffered in her last fight. Follow UFC News Updates with Insidesport.IN
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UFC 288: Jessica Andrade’s feeling mentally distracted due to an unfortunate wardrobe malfunction
“First of all, I never underestimated her or anything of the sort. I knew it was gonna be a hard fight, a tough opponent. But I was not training for that fight,” Andrade said on Wednesday during UFC 288 Media Day. “I was kind of loose. I just came in ‘very happy to be here,’
“And then I worried about my top because it was kind of running there, exposing me. At that point, I was not focused enough on the fight, and I let this one thing kind of stabilize me. And what happened? Got down to the ground. Even in the locker room, the coach said, ‘What is the one thing that you cannot let happen? Don’t give your back.’ And, well, this is the learning experience I’ve had. First of all, don’t give your back to Erin Blanchfield. And also focus. Focus on the fight at all times. Don’t let a small thing take the focus off the big thing, because that’s what happened right there. You saw it.”
Andrade’s recent defeat not only cost her a shot at the women’s Flyweight title but also disappointed her with her own performance. This was due to a wardrobe malfunction during the fight that left her feeling mentally distracted. However, Andrade has learned from her mistake and opted for a more secure clothing option this time around. She will be sporting a snug-fitting full shirt, ensuring that everything stays put where it should be. To prevent another such incident from happening again, Andrade has decided to wear a t-shirt for her upcoming fight at UFC 288 against Xiaonan.
This wardrobe change may be a minor adjustment, but it shows how even elite athletes can be affected by embarrassing moments and social media scrutiny. However, Andrade seems determined to not let the last incident impact her performance as she looks to get back in the win column. Follow InsideSport on GOOGLE NEWS / For UFC News updates with InsideSport.IN
