UFC strawweight Loopy Godinez came into her fight at UFC 319 with a new mental clarity that helped her score the biggest win of her career when she defeated former champion Jessica Andrade on Saturday night.
Godinez (14-5) had said in the lead up to the fight that she felt more focused, happier and more mature. That new mindset helped her push through to a decision victory over Andrade.
“Even before the fight I knew I was going to win. Just the way I felt the whole week. I was super relaxed, super calm, I was just being myself. When we were warming up I actually told my coach ‘I don’t feel really nervous’,” Godinez told Cageside Press at her post-fight scrum.
“Of course I feel nervous because I want to do good and my body is getting ready to get in the cage. Not like overly nervous. When I was in the cage waiting for her, just the way I was feeling, I was really comfortable.”
Beating a former champion like Andrade may be the step up she needed to get into the title picture. Godinez definitely felt like the biggest win of her career sends a message to the division that she’s ready.
“We’re here, we’re making noise, and whatever the UFC decides who’s next we’re going to be ready,” she said.
“When I’m home and see what my manager and UFC wants me to do and we will be ready. There is that card (Noche UFC), there is Vancouver card which is more realistic in October. See what’s out there for me.”
Watch the entire post-fight scrum with Loopy Godinez above.
