Jedrzejczyk: I did what I said
Joanna Jedrzejczyk?: “We knew that she would try to take me down, but I was ready for it, you know? My knee is still hurting me from the strength.”
Joanna Jedrzejczyk? put on a dominant performance to win the UFC strawweight title and the Polish fighter is happy she did what she said she would:
I did what I said, and I’m happy, Jedrzejczyk told MMAjunkie Radio.
A big key to her success was the ability to fend off the takedown attempts from Esparza. Jedrzejczyk knew that the grappling was an area where few felt that she could compete with Esparza, a woman known for her tenacious wrestling game.
I was working for this, Jedrzejczyk said. We knew that she would try to take me down, but I was ready for it, you know? My knee is still hurting me from the strength. I’m good. I’m happy. I was focused on my defense.
Every day I’m happier. I’m just getting ready to go back home. Tomorrow I’m going to be really happy with my family.