Crazy Godinez did not count on to enter UFC rankings, ‘but it surely was one thing that was coming eventually’

UFC strawweight Loopy Godinez made a giant step in her MMA profession after her dominant win at Noche UFC.

Godinez entered the UFC’s official rankings at 115 kilos after badly beating after which submitting Elise Reed on the Mexican Independence Day occasion final month in Las Vegas. Godinez (10-3 MMA, 5-3 UFC), who at present sits at No. 13, was caught off guard by her placement regardless of being 5-1 in her previous six UFC outings.

“I didn’t know as a result of she (Reed) wasn’t ranked, and to inform you the reality, I didn’t count on it, but it surely was one thing that was coming eventually,” Godinez told MMA Junkie in Spanish. “I believed that perhaps after the following one then perhaps, however I didn’t know that I used to be going to enter the rankings after this one. I’m completely satisfied. And if issues are understanding this fashion, it’s for a cause. The UFC is aware of I’m able to be there, they usually know I’ve that degree.”

Regardless that Godinez was a bit stunned to see her identify within the rankings, she does really feel like she’s deserving. Aside from her wins, Godinez believes her losses within the UFC carry an asterisk given she took all these fights on quick discover.

“The reality is that this makes me very completely satisfied, and I’m very happy with the work that we’ve completed,” Godinez stated. “Clearly I’ve put within the work, even earlier than Lobo after I was taking all these short-notice fights.

“Sure, I’ve had some bumps alongside the best way, however if you happen to have a look at the fights I had my falls, the primary one was towards Jessica Penne, who many noticed me successful, and it was on quick discover, and I reduce plenty of weight. And even then individuals actually favored the struggle. I additionally had Luana Carolina, which was per week after (my win towards Silvana Gomez Juarez) and at 125 kilos. I nearly obtained the armbar, however the time ran out. And the final one, which was towards Angela Hill, I took that on quick discover, and I wasn’t even coaching, and I used to be damage.”

Godinez is 5-1 in her previous six fights and on a three-fight successful streak. This run consists of determination wins over Cynthia Calvillo, Loma Lookboonmee, Ariane Carnelossi, Emily Ducote, and the stoppage win over Reed.

The 30-year-old believes this spot within the rankings comes with a duty. And now with Lobo Fitness center, she’s decided to indicate enchancment.

“The one factor that this modifications is that I must demand extra from myself: higher food plan, higher trainings, higher power, and bodily conditioning,” Godinez stated. “I simply must work tougher than earlier than.”