Jessica Andrade

I've fought a lot of good girls and I think Valentina is one level above any other.

— Jessica Andrade

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

I had the opportunity to take a judo class once, and I've never done that before - except fighting and beating up…

— Jessica Andrade

At one point, I had 10 UFC fights under my belt. But at the same time, I had no money and no…

— Jessica Andrade

If Ronda isn't well-trained, someone will take her title home.

— Jessica Andrade

I like fighting where my opponents are better.

— Jessica Andrade

A fighter who is gay and a champion can make a huge difference in the lives of people who are afraid to…

— Jessica Andrade

I don't like to talk trash. I'm a cool girl.

— Jessica Andrade

It's hard to have a good career in soccer, especially women's soccer.

— Jessica Andrade

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

All I wanted to do was play soccer. I used to tell my mom that I wanted to be like Marta, that…

— Jessica Andrade

Thank God now I'm able to take care of my mom, my house, help my teammates.

— Jessica Andrade

I feel really well at the flyweight division.

— Jessica Andrade

On the feet, I realized that it will be hard for anyone to knock me out, I have a solid chin and…

— Jessica Andrade

After I beat Rose and won the belt, I heard too many comments along the lines of 'Oh, that was luck.' You…

— Jessica Andrade

Joanna is a great athlete, has good grappling, good striking, a lot of cardio, but her punching power is weak.

— Jessica Andrade

Girls felt my power at 135, so I believe I can cause the same effect at 125.

— Jessica Andrade

I like to change things up and feel comfortable to show my best performance. I think that's probably why I haven't stopped…

— Jessica Andrade

Becoming champion was great and completely changed my life financially.

— Jessica Andrade

When someone truly believes she can be the champion, go for it.

— Jessica Andrade

Here in Brazil, homophobia is everywhere. If Brazil looked up to good things that other countries do, it would become a better…

— Jessica Andrade

When it's time to fight, we're professionals. It's our jobs and careers. Respect must always exist.

— Jessica Andrade

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

I want to get well prepared to fight five rounds when the time comes.

— Jessica Andrade

I look at Weili Zhang and see myself. She has heavy hands and if we exchange, I want to be better than…

— Jessica Andrade