UFC fighter Jessica Andrade delivering food to make money while sidelined with injury: ‘I’m not afraid of hard work’

MMA Fighting • July 22, 2026 • sports

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Jessica Andrade, a UFC fighter with 30 bouts since 2013 and a former strawweight champion, has taken on side jobs like delivery driving and home renovation to supplement her income while recovering from a shoulder injury.
Andrade expressed a strong work ethic, stating she is willing to do various types of work, including delivering meals through an app and installing artificial turf for a friend.
She has a UFC record of 17-13 across three weight classes and has faced financial difficulties, including selling her own UFC gear in 2018 to make ends meet.
Andrade revealed issues with her previous management team failing to pay U.S. income taxes on several 2023 fights, which are currently being resolved.
She considered suing her former coach and manager Gilliard Parana for alleged embezzlement of $2 million but has decided not to proceed with the lawsuit; Parana denied the allegations.

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