Loopy Godinez

María Guadalupe Godínez González (born September 6, 1993), also known as Lupita Godínez or by her nickname Loopy, is a Mexican and Canadian professional mixed martial artist. She currently competes in the women's Strawweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As of August 8, 2026, she is #11 in the Meta UFC women's strawweight rankings.

Background When Godínez was 14, her father Carlos was approached by the cartel who demanded protection money. After he found a lot full of bullet-riddled cars and shattered windows, and answered phone calls with voices telling him his daughters' names and schools, Carlos decided to take his family and leave. Telling his family that they were leaving for Disneyland, instead they landed in Vancouver, where they had to start from scratch. They lived out of a hotel for six months, and did odd jobs such as washing cars to pay the bills. After life stabilized, Godínez was encouraged by her boyfriend to get back into judo that she had done since childhood, and then into jiu-jitsu. She is a dual citizen of Mexico and Canada.

Godínez has three younger sisters, of whom two – Karla and Ana – are accomplished wrestlers competing with the Canadian national team.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career Godínez began her MMA career as an amateur in 2016. Her debut match was held on June 18, 2016, and it was against Ali Cranmer. She won the match via decision. In her following bouts, she lost against Jamey-Lyn Horth Wessels on two different occasions, on November 25, 2016, and February 18, 2017, respectively.

Despite two straight losses, she bounced back and won her next two bouts against Ashlee Jarvis and Kyla Frajman. Her winning streak was stopped once again when she faced Tiffany Conama and Morgan Engelhardt, respectively.

Ultimate Fighting Championship Godínez, as a replacement for Hannah Goldy faced Jessica Penne at UFC on ESPN 22 on April 17, 2021. Godínez lost the close bout via split decision. 11 out of 17 media scores gave it to Godínez.

Godínez, as a replacement for Stephanie Egger, was expected to face Sarah Alpar on May 22, 2021, on UFC Fight Night 188. The bout was scrapped completely a day later as Godínez wasn't able to get her visa in time.

Godínez was expected to face Sam Hughes on October 8, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 194. However, Hughes was pulled from the bout after testing positive for COVID-19 and was replaced by promotional newcomer Silvana Gómez Juárez. She won the bout via armbar in the first round. This fight earned her the Performance of the Night award.

On a one-week turnaround, Godínez, as a replacement for Sijara Eubanks, faced Luana Carolina on October 16, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 195. With this bout, she earned the record for the fastest turnaround in modern UFC history at just seven days. She lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Godínez, replacing Cheyanne Buys, faced Loma Lookboonmee on November 20, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 198. She won the bout via unanimous decision.

Godínez faced Ariane Carnelossi on May 7, 2022, at UFC 274. She won the fight via unanimous decision.

Godínez faced Angela Hill on August 13, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 41. She lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Godínez faced Cynthia Calvillo on April 8, 2023, at UFC 287. She won the close bout via split decision.

Godínez faced Emily Ducote, replacing Polyana Viana, on May 20, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 223. She won the fight via unanimous decision.

Godínez faced Elise Reed on September 16, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 227. She won the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in round two. This win earned her the Performance of the Night award.

Godínez faced Tabatha Ricci on November 11, 2023, at UFC 295. She won by split decision and became the first woman to win 4 fights in the UFC in a calendar year.

Godínez faced Virna Jandiroba on March 30, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 54. She lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Godínez faced Mackenzie Dern on August 3, 2024, at UFC on ABC 7. She lost the fight by unanimous decision.

Replacing an injured Yazmin Jauregui, Godínez faced former LFA Women's Strawweight Champion Julia Polastri on March 29, 2025 at UFC on ESPN 64. Godínez won the fight by unanimous decision.

Godínez faced former UFC Women's Strawweight Champion Jéssica Andrade on August 16, 2025 at UFC 319. She won the fight via unanimous decision.

Godínez faced Tatiana Suarez on April 11, 2026, at UFC 327. She lost the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the second round.

Godinez is scheduled to face Ketlen Souza on October 10, 2026 at UFC Fight Night 290.

Championships and accomplishments Ultimate Fighting Championship Performance of the Night (Two times) Tied (Carla Esparza, Tatiana Suarez & Yan Xiaonan) for the second longest win streak in UFC Women's Strawweight division history (6) Tied (Cláudia Gadelha & Virna Jandiroba) for second most takedowns landed in UFC Women's Strawweight division history (36) UFC.com Awards 2021: Ranked #6 Newcomer of the Year Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) LFA Women's Strawweight Champion (one time; former) BTC Fight Promotions BTC Strawweight Championship (One time) MMA Fighting 2023 Second Team MMA All-Star 2025 Third Team MMA All-Star

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Tatiana Suarez Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 327

Miami, Florida, United States Win

Jéssica Andrade Decision (unanimous) UFC 319

Chicago, Illinois, United States Win

Julia Polastri Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Moreno vs. Erceg

Mexico City, Mexico Loss

Mackenzie Dern Decision (unanimous) UFC on ABC: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Loss

Virna Jandiroba Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Blanchfield vs. Fiorot

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Win

Tabatha Ricci Decision (split) UFC 295

New York City, New York, United States Win

Elise Reed Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Shevchenko 2

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Emily Ducote Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Hill

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Cynthia Calvillo Decision (split) UFC 287

Miami, Florida, United States Loss

Angela Hill Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Vera vs. Cruz

San Diego, California, United States Win

Ariane Carnelossi Decision (unanimous) UFC 274

Phoenix, Arizona, United States Win

Loma Lookboonmee Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Vieira vs. Tate

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Luana Carolina Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Ladd vs. Dumont

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Silvana Gómez Juárez Submission (armbar) UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Rodriguez

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Jessica Penne Decision (split) UFC on ESPN: Whittaker vs. Gastelum

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Vanessa Demopoulos Decision (majority) LFA 94

Park City, Kansas, United States Win

Lindsay Garbatt Decision (unanimous) BTC 8: Eliminator

Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada Win

Felisha Magallan Decision (unanimous) Combate 42

Lake Tahoe, Nevada, United States Win

Ashlee Mastin TKO (submission to punches) Sparta Combat League: Fight Night

Golden, Colorado, United States Win

Jennah Macallister Decision (unanimous) Sparta Combat League: Army vs. Marines 9

Denver, Colorado, United States