Loopy Godinez thinks she’s fighting on ‘a whole other level’ after dominant victory
PHOENIX – It appears Loopy Godinez might be her own harshest critic at times. But in reality, she knows where she thinks she stands.
Godinez (8-2 MMA, 3-2 UFC) dominated Ariane Carnelossi (14-3 MMA, 2-2 UFC) for a unanimous decision on the UFC 274 early prelims Saturday night. Although she got a pair of 10-8 rounds from two judges, many online analysts thought she could have gotten 10-8 scores in all three frames.
But still, Godinez said she’s not satisfied – and her coaches probably won’t be, either.
“I’ve got to go back to the gym and work harder,” Godinez said. “I’m sure there is a lot of stuff that I did wrong that I have to fix up. I’ve got to watch the fight again. I wanted to finish her, but I couldn’t. I’ll have to talk to my coaches – I’m sure they’ll have something to say.”
Even realizing she might have ways to improve after a dominant performance, Godinez said she felt different all fight week.
“This whole week, I just felt like a whole different level, and when I was walking out,” Godinez said. “I feel like I’m fighting too many times now – I just to whole different levels. I think it shows, and I feel way more confident in there.
“We’re going to look at my goal, which is fighting for the belt. I’m just going to wait for the UFC and see what they offer me.”
Check out Godinez’s full post-fight interview in the video above.
