You see, where I'm from, fighting is simply not a 'girl's thing.' In Umuarama, I grew up playing football, which to my family was also not a girl's thing, to be honest. Playing football was my biggest passion. I wanted… — 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
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
It's hard to have a good career in soccer, especially women's soccer. — 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 first MMA… — Jessica Andrade Copy Share Image
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 Image
Thank God now I'm able to take care of my mom, my house, help my teammates. — Jessica Andrade Copy Share Image
