Vilna Jandiroba hopes to put her name in strawweight title contention by defeating Loopy Godinez at UFC Atlantic City.
the former Invicta FC strawweight champion told MMA Fighting's. Trocason Franca She entered the cage Saturday as a “more mature” fighter with decision wins over Angela Hill and Marina Rodriguez. She hopes to end Godinez's UFC win streak at four fights and be the catalyst for something big for the next step.
“I don't know what the UFC's plans are, but next time I want someone who is ranked higher than me,” Jandirova said. “I'm fighting Lupita right now, but she's ranked behind me. I accept every fight the UFC offers me, no questions asked. And the least they can do is I think it's about giving me a higher ranked fighter. I want to fight for the belt. The plan remains the same. That's what I want, to fight with someone higher ranked or for the belt. I want to fight. I'm ready.”
Jandiroba predicts Zhang Weili will remain champion by defeating Yang Xiaonan at UFC 300, and lists Jessica Andrade (April 13 card She said she was watching the likes of Rodriguez (who will play against Rodríguez) and Amanda Lemos.
“Tatiana [Suarez] It's possible, but we don't know how long she will be out,'' said Jandirova, who was scheduled to face Suarez in August 2023 before suffering a knee injury. Suarez also injured her knee a few months later. “We already have this history, so that's a possibility. But I think right now there are two possibilities for her, one in case Jessica wins, and one for Amanda.” is.”
Godinez enters UFC Atlantic City with four straight wins over Cynthia Calvillo, Emilie Ducote, Elise Reid and Tabatha Ricci, but Jandiroba likes the matchup stylistically.
“She will try to keep it that way, but her mindset changes a lot during the match,” Jandirova said. “We're working on a plan, but things change. She's been trading more in recent fights, but I'm ready for that. She's good at grappling. I'm a good wrestler, so I might try that as well. I think I can make it on the ground somehow. I believe in my jiu-jitsu, but I need to practice my striking more, especially with the injury situation. So obviously I've been working on my hitting.”
The 30-year-old Mexican talent isn't done professionally yet, and all three of Godinez's losses in the UFC have come by decision. But that doesn't mean she's unstoppable.
“She definitely has an opening,” Jandilova said. “I looked at the position.” [in previous fights] I'll obviously spend more time in it because it's comfortable for me. We'll find out on Saturday. As I have experienced in games, there are always holes and gaps. ”
