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
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 wasn't the type of person to gain much weight after a fight, but at 115 I can be bigger and more… — Jessica Andrade Copy Share Image
I want to get well prepared to fight five rounds when the time comes. — Jessica Andrade Copy Share Image
I'm not that type of fighter that fights one or two times a year. Staying out makes you lose focus, lose rhythm.… — 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
If they want me against Jessica Eye, that's great. I will watch her fights and train hard to do another exciting fight… — 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
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
We only get paid when we fight, and we have to save money until the next fight. — Jessica Andrade Copy Share Image
Meeting Marta, who she is as a person, and hanging out with her, seeing her watch my fight, screaming and cheering for… — 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
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
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'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
