When I started fighting MMA, I saw I could make some money with it. — Jessica Andrade Copy Share Image
We don't like to fight other Brazilians, but it's pretty cool if there's a belt on the line. — Jessica Andrade Copy Share Image
I've fought a lot of good girls and I think Valentina is one level above any other. — Jessica Andrade Copy Share Image
At one point, I had 10 UFC fights under my belt. But at the same time, I had no money and no… — Jessica Andrade Copy Share Image
I've fought in some many different places in the world, even China, so location doesn't affect much. — Jessica Andrade Copy Share Image
Joanna is a great athlete, has good grappling, good striking, a lot of cardio, but her punching power is weak. — Jessica Andrade Copy Share Image
We only get paid when we fight, and we have to save money until the next fight. — Jessica Andrade Copy Share Image
Joanna is a nice person. She helped me a lot before my fights at bantamweight. — Jessica Andrade Copy Share Image
What's the point of hitting pads, landing 10,000 punches, and then landing punches that are soft as feathers in the fight? I… — Jessica Andrade Copy Share Image
I'm very close to Poliana Botelho, Virna Jandiroba and Amanda Ribas, too. It's like I always tell them: 'If we're going to… — Jessica Andrade Copy Share Image
After I beat Rose and won the belt, I heard too many comments along the lines of 'Oh, that was luck.' You… — Jessica Andrade Copy Share Image
I'll do whatever the UFC tells me. They are giving me tough girls, and I'm doing great fights, so I'll continue this… — Jessica Andrade Copy Share Image
To beat Shevchenko, you'd have to close the distance and work with strikes close to the cage to take away her energy,… — Jessica Andrade Copy Share Image
There were a lot of new opportunities after I won the belt. People look at you more when you're the champion, UFC… — Jessica Andrade Copy Share Image
I wasn't feeling well when I fought Joanna. I couldn't train the last few weeks because of a shoulder injury. I couldn't… — Jessica Andrade Copy Share Image
Sometimes we have to sell UFC clothes, backpack, gloves, stuff like that, to make some extra money to finish a camp. It's… — Jessica Andrade Copy Share Image
I have nothing to complain with the UFC because I get paid really well in the UFC. I think you're paid according… — Jessica Andrade Copy Share Image
The strategy to beat Shevchenko would be to work non-stop and be all over her, striking the entire time, grabbing her to… — Jessica Andrade Copy Share Image
My mom loved when I started training judo and jiu-jitsu because that wasn't hurting me. But when I took her for my… — Jessica Andrade Copy Share Image
I had the opportunity to take a judo class once, and I've never done that before - except fighting and beating up… — Jessica Andrade Copy Share Image
I train with girls as strong as the ones I'm going to fight, so that's good. — Jessica Andrade Copy Share Image
Becoming champion was great and completely changed my life financially. — Jessica Andrade Copy Share Image
When it's time to fight, we're professionals. It's our jobs and careers. Respect must always exist. — Jessica Andrade Copy Share Image
I want to get well prepared to fight five rounds when the time comes. — Jessica Andrade Copy Share Image
Valentina is the best in the UFC. I've always wanted to fight her because I always want to fight the best. — Jessica Andrade Copy Share Image
Even though the UFC is millionaire, trillionaire, we have to live our reality. Unfortunately, the UFC makes all that, we don't. But… — Jessica Andrade Copy Share Image
If you're versatile, and get punched in the face, but still go forward, that frustrates Joanna, she doesn't know what to do. — Jessica Andrade Copy Share Image
When I saw it was possible and I would fight well... I realized that I would have more opportunities at 115, would… — Jessica Andrade Copy Share Image
I've fought a lot of good girls and I think Valentina is one level above any other. — Jessica Andrade Copy Share
To beat Shevchenko, you'd have to close the distance and work with strikes close to the cage to take away her energy, her strength,… — Jessica Andrade Copy Share
I had the opportunity to take a judo class once, and I've never done that before - except fighting and beating up my brother… — Jessica Andrade Copy Share
At one point, I had 10 UFC fights under my belt. But at the same time, I had no money and no house to… — Jessica Andrade Copy Share
A fighter who is gay and a champion can make a huge difference in the lives of people who are afraid to come out,… — Jessica Andrade Copy Share
My mom loved when I started training judo and jiu-jitsu because that wasn't hurting me. But when I took her for my first MMA… — Jessica Andrade Copy Share
All I wanted to do was play soccer. I used to tell my mom that I wanted to be like Marta, that I would… — Jessica Andrade Copy Share
Thank God now I'm able to take care of my mom, my house, help my teammates. — Jessica Andrade Copy Share
On the feet, I realized that it will be hard for anyone to knock me out, I have a solid chin and everything will… — Jessica Andrade Copy Share
After I beat Rose and won the belt, I heard too many comments along the lines of 'Oh, that was luck.' You think that… — Jessica Andrade Copy Share
