Iasmin Lucindo: Beyond Her Years UFCVegas71 via CopperHeartCT
“It was a big lesson,” she said. “She’s very tough and undefeated. She’s a Mexican fighter with strong striking ability. I didn’t have much time to get ready. It was less than a month. I had to drop weight classes. Many people don’t know this, but I used to fight at [125 pounds]. I was expecting to fight there but I also knew I could be called to fight at [115 pounds], and that’s what happened. I was a bit heavy. The hardest part was my weight cut. I had to drop [26.
“There were also other unexpected factors, like medical exams and getting organized for the fight,” Lucindo added. “On top of that, I had to train. I did like my performance against Yazmin. I was truly myself. I fought from the heart until the very end. I did everything I could. I learned that despite any problems, we can always give our best. I did that despite all the difficulties behind the scenes.
“I had been getting ready for Melissa, who comes from a taekwondo and kickboxing background,” Lucindo said. “She moves a lot. Brogan is more of a jiu-jitsu fighter and doesn’t move as much when striking. They’re different, but my mindset and technique haven’t changed. My coaches keep telling me that it doesn’t matter who I’m facing. I’ll put on a show. Brogan is someone who likes to fight. I think she’ll want to strike at first, but then she’ll try to take me down. We’ll have a fast-paced fight.
Lucindo does not mince words when asked about long-term goals. She has time on her side, along with an apparent desire to put in the work that will be required of her. “My goal is to capture the UFC strawweight belt,” Lucindo said. “I know it won’t be easy. I have to forge my path and fight the best. I’m willing to pay the price. I’m willing to go through the process. At age 14, I would tell people that I would one day be in the UFC, and now, at 21, I’m here. At age 21, I can say I will be the champion. I don’ t know how long it will take, but mark my words, one day I will be the strawweight champion.
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