Following UFC 295, groundbreaking MMA athlete Lupita Godinez spoke in a post fight interview about her triumph of becoming the first woman in the history of the sport to win four UFC fights within one calendar year. Godinez exhibited a combination of achievement and humility as she discussed this historical milestone, saying “I just focus on each fight and it’s really special it happened this way.”
In the interview, Godinez shared her journey in the challenging world of MMA. She expressed that her victories were not the product of chance, but the result of hard work, discipline, and dedication to the sport she loves. She firmly believes that it’s not just about the victories, it’s about how much you’re willing to sacrifice to reach those victories.
Furthermore, she talked frankly about the stereotypes she had to defy as a woman in a predominately male sport. Godinez stated her belief that while being a woman in this sport is a challenge, it also carries its own unique rewards. Despite being faced with adversity and being underestimated, she paved the way for the future female fighters who dare to dream and fight in the UFC, demonstrating that women are capable of not just participating, but excelling in the sport.