Iasmin Lucindo started her martial arts journey at an early age, primarily driven by the need for self-defense after witnessing domestic violence in her own family. Over time, she began to enjoy the discipline more and more, eventually making her way towards a professional mixed martial arts career. Lucindo made her professional debut at the age of 15 when she took care of Alline Khyra with third-round punches at a regional event in Brazil on May 10, 2017. She went on to have 12 fights before reaching adulthood, amassing an 8-4 record and gaining invaluable experience.
Young but Experienced
Lucindo credits her early start and numerous fights for helping her face various situations in the cage. “During the past six years in MMA, I’ve been put in all kinds of situations,” she said. “I’ve won by decision, submission and knockout. Even though I’m very young, I believe MMA greatly helped me mature. I’m not undefeated. My losses taught me a lot. They helped me mature as a professional and as a person.” At just 21 years old, Iasmin Lucindo already shows promise as a skilled and well-rounded fighter.
UFC Journey and Future Goals
Now representing Fight House, Lucindo will make her second appearance in the Ultimate Fighting Championship when she faces off against Brogan Walker in a UFC Fight Night 222 women’s strawweight showcase on Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. She acknowledges that her Octagon debut, a unanimous decision loss to Yazmin Jauregui, was a difficult experience due to limited preparation time and a challenging weight cut.
As for her upcoming fight against Walker, Lucindo is confident in her ability to adapt to her new opponent’s style, stating, “My coaches keep telling me that it doesn’t matter who I’m facing. I’ll put on a show. I’ll get my arm raised—by knockout, submission or decision.”
In terms of long-term goals, the young fighter does not hesitate in expressing her aspirations: “My goal is to capture the UFC strawweight belt,” Lucindo said. “I know it won’t be easy. I have to forge my path and fight the best. I’m willing to pay the price. I’m willing to go through the process. At age 14, I would tell people that I would one day be in the UFC, and now, at 21, I’m here. At age 21, I can say I will be the champion. I don’ t know how long it will take, but mark my words, one day I will be the strawweight champion.”