MMA Match Preview: Jessica Andrade (26-14) vs. Loopy Godinez (13-5)

Fight Details

Attribute	Info
Event	UFC 319: Du Plessis vs. Chimaev
Matchup	Jessica Andrade vs. Loopy Godinez
Division	Strawweight (115 lbs)
Date	Saturday, August 16, 2025
Venue	United Center, Chicago, IL
Broadcast	ESPN+, Pay-Per-View
Bout Placement	Preliminary Card (Fight 6 of 13)

Fighter Breakdown

Jessica “Bate Estaca” Andrade

Record: 26–14 (17–12 UFC)

Age: 33

Height/Reach: 5’1″ / 62″

Style: Power striker with aggressive pressure

Key Traits:

Former UFC strawweight champion

Known for hooks, slams, and relentless forward movement

Has lost 5 of her last 7 bouts, but remains dangerous

Loopy Godinez

Record: 13–5 (8–5 UFC)

Age: 31

Height/Reach: 5’2″ / 61″

Style: Well-rounded with strong wrestling and volume striking

Key Traits:

Rebounded with a win over Julia Polastri after losses to Jandiroba and Dern

Confident in her ability to counter Andrade’s aggression

Trains out of Lobo Gym MMA in Guadalajara

Tactical Preview

Andrade’s Path to Victory:

Pressure early with power hooks and clinch work

Use physicality to overwhelm Godinez

Avoid extended grappling exchanges

Godinez’s Path to Victory:

Use footwork and angles to counter Andrade’s forward pressure

Mix takedowns with volume striking

Exploit openings created by Andrade’s looping punches

“She likes her hooks, that gives me a lot of space for my work,” Godinez said. “I really believe this is a great matchup for me.”

Rankings & Implications

Fighter	Strawweight Rank (Global)
Jessica Andrade	#11
Loopy Godinez	#15

A win for Godinez could vault her into the top 10 and set up a ranked matchup

A win for Andrade would halt her recent skid and reaffirm her status as a top contender