Jędrzejczyk wants to take a step forward to regain the UFC's belt. The rival Tecia Torres

For Jędrzejczyk, it's the first fight since December 2014, the rate of which is not the title of UFC champion. Eight of them have been fighting since. Six wins, the last two – both of Namajunas – failed. In November, by TKO in the first round, in April for the points.

Although the Calgary duel does not have champion status, everything indicates that it is the shortest way to the belt.

– The winner of this fight will be on the short list of candidates for the next straw category fight – UFC commentator Jimmy Smith emphasizes in the official announcement of the clash. – Joanna over the years has given the impression of a player who can not be beaten. But she hit Rose Namajunas and has to fight again for her position – he adds.

Despite two consecutive defeats, Jędrzejczyk, 30, does not lose confidence. – After "losing" Rose's revenge, I'm only more motivated. I will quickly show that I am the best. It is not easy to become a champion of the UFC. Nor even get to the largest MMA organization in the world. But it's even harder to defend the title. I did it five times. Many were surprised that I took another fight so quickly. I want to prove that I am the best. And get my belt – convinces Polka in front of the UFC cameras.

118 books! Thank you! No weight cut this time for me! #HellYeah @SweetSweat @ufc pic.twitter.com/PEfbEsQcWY

– Joanna Jedrzejczyk (@joannamma) 5 April 2018

Jędrzejczyk at the top of the ranking UFC place, Torres is the fifth. An American woman can be described as solid, but not exceptional in any battlefield. She fought eight fights for the UFC, including six winners. She lost to Namajunas (April 2016) and Jessica Andrade (February 2018), with whom "JJ" was rampant last year. The vast majority of his duels ends with the decisions of the judges. Only once, it was different: a year ago in Las Vegas, Juliana Lima went to the second round.

Despite these statistics, Torres has the opinion of a very aggressive player. – It is not without reason that we speak of "Little Tornado". He fights offensively, he always moves forward, "says Smith. – Joanna never fought with someone like me. I will not be scared. I am a more versatile player. I will use it and win this fight. All the rivals that the Pole knocked out were standing in her hands and waiting for the lowest penalty. With me it will be different. I'm mobile, fast and strong – says Torres, 28.

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Her advantage is that she was preparing for Saturday's fight against Namajunas. This is not the first time that Torres lives with his partner Raquel Pennington (he is also fighting at the UFC, but in the category of the cockerels), he lives in Colorado Springs, and the current champion in Denver , about 100 km.

– This time, his coaches have helped me a lot more than in the past. They took me under their wings. They know very well how to beat Joanna. Rose did it twice. My team was open to all their suggestions. In the end, we have a common goal, victory – says Torres.

– They must come together to prepare for me. I like it, let them try. It only shows who's the best in the world – commented Jędrzejczyk.

The former champion of the UFC @Joannamma had the face of @TeciaTorres during his face-to-face #UFCCalgary . Watch full video: https://t.co/e9sIVT5Zun pic.twitter.com/u9DbnVGha8

– MMAFighting.com (@MMAFighting) July 26, 2018

Thursday in Calgary, trainings were held media players, and later the protagonists stood face to face. Seeing "JJ" in action came a large group of local Polonia. They certainly have not disappointed. Olsztynianka was relaxed, and on the shields showed the incredible speed of the shots. During the faceoffs, she has traditionally tried to get her rival's skin. "Welcome to hell," she told him, looking deeply into his eyes.

– For almost three years, I have dominated my weight class. Now, the most important moment comes in my life. I will be champion again. I will defeat her and fight for the title again. I deserve it. I am the real queen of the straw category – announces a Polish woman.

In the evening of Saturday night, former lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez (29-5) will face Dustin Poirier (23-5). Former featherweight champion Jose Aldo (26-4) with Jeremy Stephens (28-14) is also promising. Transmission of the gala from 2.00 on Polsat Sport, fight Jędrzejczyk to 2.30.

Tomasz Dębek

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Joanna Jędrzejczyk on her book "Wojowniczka"