Jessica Andrade Discusses Her UFC 228 Win

Speaking at the post-fight press conference for UFC 228, Jessica Andrade talked about her knockout win over Karolina Kowalkiewicz. Below are some highlights (transcript via MMAjunkie)

Jessica Andrade on her training: “I trained very hard, for three months, for this fight, only muay Thai. Every day, I had a private muay Thai lesson. And I came in thinking I was going to get a knockout. But I didn’t imagine it would be this fast, in the first round. But I came in very confident. I was aware of all my strength, of everything I could do in there. I knew all of Karolina’s techniques. And it worked out. I got the knockout and that devastating win, which I’m sure leaves no doubt that I can be next to fight for the belt.”

Her thoughts on Rose Namajunas: “Rose is a very versatile athlete. She’s got good striking, she’s evolved a lot since she fought Karolina. But I believe I have great chances of winning and becoming champion, both in the striking and on the ground. I’ve improved a lot. I think after tonight’s knockout, for sure it got me one step closer to being able to fight for this belt and show people that I can be a great striker, a great jiu-jitsu fighter and that I’m going to be a lot of work for these girls in the division.”

Andrade on becoming better: “I’m a much more focused fighter, much stronger, and much better prepared for any opponent.”