Lupita Godinez
Loopy
Mexico
Overwhelmed by Tatiana Suarez
Godinez lost to Tatiana Suarez via submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:29 of Round 2 at UFC 327 on Saturday in Miami.
ANALYSIS
The concern for Godinez was that she was at risk of being overwhelmed by the grappling game of Suarez, and that turned out to be exactly the case. To be fair, she had a strong opening round. She forced Suarez to the mat early on and landed some big shots, but the former eventually turned the tide. That continued early in Round 2, with Godinez finding herself getting dominated on the mat before eventually tapping out midway through the frame. Loopy's 6-3 record in her past nine fights is perfectly reasonable, but she's had all sorts of issues against the best the division has to offer. She'll be 33 years old in September.
The concern for Godinez was that she was at risk of being overwhelmed by the grappling game of Suarez, and that turned out to be exactly the case. To be fair, she had a strong opening round. She forced Suarez to the mat early on and landed some big shots, but the former eventually turned the tide. That continued early in Round 2, with Godinez finding herself getting dominated on the mat before eventually tapping out midway through the frame. Loopy's 6-3 record in her past nine fights is perfectly reasonable, but she's had all sorts of issues against the best the division has to offer. She'll be 33 years old in September.
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Added to UFC 327 card
Godinez will fight Tatiana Suarez at UFC 327 on April 11, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
The 32-year-old strawweight defeated Julia Polastri and Jessica Andrade to finish 2025 a perfect 2-0. However, to extend her win streak to three, she will have to overcome a five-inch reach disadvantage against Suarez, who has lost just once since making her UFC debut in 2016.
The 32-year-old strawweight defeated Julia Polastri and Jessica Andrade to finish 2025 a perfect 2-0. However, to extend her win streak to three, she will have to overcome a five-inch reach disadvantage against Suarez, who has lost just once since making her UFC debut in 2016.
Does enough to claim victory
Godinez defeated Jessica Andrade via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) at UFC 319 on Saturday in Chicago, Illinois.
ANALYSIS
Godinez came out hot with her boxing, stinging Andrade with combinations as the Brazilian fighter closed the distance. Not everything went to plan, however, as "Loopy" succeeded on just one of her 14 takedown attempts. This allowed Andrade to take the fight over in Round 3, forcing Godinez to play defense and avoid being finished. Godinez can be a problem when all of her weapons are working, but this isn't the first time she has struggled after being unable to complete takedowns. While she clearly has talent, she will need a stronger backup plan to reach the highest levels of the division. Godinez improves to 14-5-0 in professional MMA as a result of the victory.
Godinez came out hot with her boxing, stinging Andrade with combinations as the Brazilian fighter closed the distance. Not everything went to plan, however, as "Loopy" succeeded on just one of her 14 takedown attempts. This allowed Andrade to take the fight over in Round 3, forcing Godinez to play defense and avoid being finished. Godinez can be a problem when all of her weapons are working, but this isn't the first time she has struggled after being unable to complete takedowns. While she clearly has talent, she will need a stronger backup plan to reach the highest levels of the division. Godinez improves to 14-5-0 in professional MMA as a result of the victory.
Next bout scheduled
Godinez will face off against Jessica Andrade at UFC 319 on Aug. 16, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Godinez will look to stay on track against Jessica Andrade this August after most recently taking down Julia Polastri in March. The 31-year-old Mexican fighter currently boasts an 8-5 record during her time with the UFC.
Godinez will look to stay on track against Jessica Andrade this August after most recently taking down Julia Polastri in March. The 31-year-old Mexican fighter currently boasts an 8-5 record during her time with the UFC.
Snaps brief losing streak
Godinez defeated Julia Polastri via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Mexico City.
ANALYSIS
Godinez has never been known for her fight IQ over the course of her career, but entering this bout on a two-fight losing streak and facing a must-win situation, she leaned on her wrestling game, which was clearly her biggest advantage over Polastri. Godinez landed 5-of-11 takedowns for 7:30 worth of control time, although almost all the notable damage came in the first two rounds. The final frame became dicey when Godinez, clearly miles ahead, agreed to engage Polastri in a wild stand-up brawl. She lived to tell about it, however. Loopy's roster spot is now secure with the win.
Godinez has never been known for her fight IQ over the course of her career, but entering this bout on a two-fight losing streak and facing a must-win situation, she leaned on her wrestling game, which was clearly her biggest advantage over Polastri. Godinez landed 5-of-11 takedowns for 7:30 worth of control time, although almost all the notable damage came in the first two rounds. The final frame became dicey when Godinez, clearly miles ahead, agreed to engage Polastri in a wild stand-up brawl. She lived to tell about it, however. Loopy's roster spot is now secure with the win.
Steps in to face Polastri
Godinez will take on Julia Polastri in a strawweight bout at UFC Mexico on Mar. 29, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Godinez is already Polastri's second replacement opponent. She was initially slated to face Dione Barbosa, who was replaced with Yazmin Jauregui, who has now been replaced by Godinez. Godinez is significantly more experienced than Polastri, as she boasts a 7-5 UFC record, compared to Polastri's 1-1 mark. Still, Polastri has two inches of reach on the Mexican-born fighter.
Godinez is already Polastri's second replacement opponent. She was initially slated to face Dione Barbosa, who was replaced with Yazmin Jauregui, who has now been replaced by Godinez. Godinez is significantly more experienced than Polastri, as she boasts a 7-5 UFC record, compared to Polastri's 1-1 mark. Still, Polastri has two inches of reach on the Mexican-born fighter.