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UFC 249 looks set to feature the much-anticipated rematch between Rose Namajunas and Jessica Andrade. ESPN's Ariel Helwani reported on Monday arrangements are moving toward a conclusion:
Verbal consent has been given by both fighters, according to Damon Martin and Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting. If an agreement can be reached, it will mean a first meeting between these two fighters since Andrade knocked out Namajunas at UFC 237 to win the Strawweight title back in May 2019.
This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.