Godinez Met Andrade’s Pressure Head-On

Loopy Godinez defeated former strawweight champion Jéssica Andrade by unanimous decision at UFC 319 on August 16, 2025. Each judge returned a 29–28 scorecard after three competitive rounds at United Center in Chicago.

Godinez answered the former champion’s forward march

Andrade pressed ahead from the beginning, accepting contact as she tried to establish punching range. Godinez met those entries with her jab, leg kicks and combinations rather than allowing the Brazilian to advance without resistance.

Both fighters landed during an opening round contested on the feet. Godinez’s willingness to keep answering made the matchup a sustained exchange rather than a straightforward pressure performance from Andrade.

The second round mixed grappling with sharp counters

Godinez gained time on top before Andrade forced her way upright. Back on the feet, Godinez repeatedly found her left hand, while Andrade answered with right hands and attacks to the body.

A late takedown attempt from Godinez did not bring Andrade down. The former champion remained against the fence as another close round ended.

A busy final round sent the fight to the judges

Andrade continued throwing wide hooks and defending wrestling entries in the third. Godinez stayed active with combinations and added a knee during the final minute before both traded through the horn.

The decision gave Godinez consecutive victories after her March win over Julia Polastri. Andrade’s return to the strawweight division instead ended in another defeat, while Godinez left Chicago with a significant victory over one of the division’s established former champions.

Sources

• Cageside Press: striking exchanges, top position and preceding Polastri win
• MMA Decisions: unanimous-decision totals
• UFC: strawweight matchup and Chicago event details

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