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.
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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.
In her next two matches, she showed what she could as she defeated Alexandra Lucia Delgado-Lopez and Sam Hughes. When she won against Sam Hughes, she also captured the COGA Strawweight Championship. After that, she decided to turn professional.
On June 30, 2018, Godínez made her professional MMA debut when she faced Jennah Macallister—she won the bout via a unanimous decision. She went on to defeat both Ashlee Mastin and Felisha Magallan in 2019.
Godínez managed to capture the vacant BTC Strawweight Championship defeating Lindsay Garbatt at BTC 8 on November 30, 2019. In the next bout at LFA 94, Godínez captured the LFA Women's Strawweight Championship, defeating Vanessa Demopoulos via majority decision.
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.
Championships and accomplishments
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Performance of the Night (Two times) vs. Silvana Gómez Juárez and Elise Reed
Record for fastest turnaround in Modern UFC history (7 days)
Record for shortest span between three fights in Modern UFC history (42 days)
Tied (Carla Esparza, Tatiana Suarez & Yan Xiaonan) for the second longest win streak in UFC Women's Strawweight division history (6)
Second most takedowns landed in UFC Women's Strawweight division history (38) (behind Carla Esparza)
Second highest significant strike defense percentage in UFC Women's Strawweight division history (64.1%)
Fourth most submission attempts in UFC Women's Strawweight division history (11)
First and only woman to win four fights in a calendar year in UFC history
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