‘Sean Strickland-ish’: Pros react to wild Loopy Godinez vs. Julia Polastri brawl at UFC Mexico
Loopy Godinez and Julia Polastri have stated their case for UFC Mexico’s Fight of the Night.
The strawweight preliminary battle delivered the goods, as Polastri was able to battle back after a tough first round—and a nasty power bomb-like slam from Godinez—to make things interesting, and give the Mexican fans a treat.
The third round, in particular, stole the show, with both women leaving everything they had in the octagon, much to the delight of fans, fighters, and commentators who showed their enthusiasm throughout the fight both in noise and on social media.
In the end, Godinez earned a unanimous decision nod, which snapped a two-fight losing streak in the process. For Polastri, she falls to 1-2 inside the octagon.
Following the fireworks-filled brawl, MMA fighters such as former UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling, and current Bellator champ Corey Anderson gave flowers to both Godinez and Polastri.
Check out the best social media reactions below.
Polastri said "f it, If im not gonna win this fight, im bout to get a big bonus!!!". That third round was Sean Strickland-ish!! Lol#UFCMexico
— Corey 'Overtime' Anderson (@CoreyA_MMA) March 29, 2025
Polastri fighting like Nate the Train!! In that 3rd round #UFCMexico
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) March 29, 2025
29-28 Godinez for me. I’ll give Polastri the third. Really fun finish to the fight #UFCMexico
— Jillian DeCoursey (@lionheartjill) March 29, 2025
Damn ladies what an awesome last round ! #UFCMexicoCity
— Casey Oneill (@kingcaseymma) March 29, 2025
DC went high pitch voice! Gotta be a good scrap! #UFCMexico
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) March 29, 2025