There were a lot of new opportunities after I won the belt. People look at you more when you're the champion, UFC looks at you differently, you can negotiate bigger purses. — 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
