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Joanna Jedrzejczyk Says She Will Be More Cocky, Arrogant and Loud
In an interview with MMA Junkie, Joanna Jedrzejczyk responded to her critics who say she doesn’t respect her opponents. Here are highlights:
On life after losing her title: “My life is better than before. Some people, they can’t believe I’m smiling, I’m in good mood, and I’m looking forward. They think I should sleep and cry and do nothing. I do more. I’ve had more offers to work with big companies – the biggest companies everywhere than I had before. Because they see a human. At the end, they see a fighter. They see a professional athlete. I do my business from beginning to the end. And this is who I am. And I’m stronger.”
On if she will change her attitude: “People who are saying I was cocky or arrogant, this is why I lost. I just want to tell you that I will be more cocky. I will be more arrogant. And I will be more loud. Because I know my value. I’m bigger than that night at UFC 217. Mistakes happen to everyone. And don’t you worry. But it was not a mistake. Because I didn’t do any mistakes. It was an accident. And people don’t know, I’m not going to blame it on anyone. Because I’m a classy lady. I’m a professional athlete. And I take this.”
On those who say she disrespects her opponents: “When people say I don’t respect my opponents – I do respect them, more than 10 other fighters together. Because I show that respect in how I work my ass hard every day in the gym. And that’s the thing. I never talk about their families. I never say bad things to my opponents.”