Loopy Godinez vs Tabatha Ricci — Fight recap

Loopy Godinez secured a split decision victory over Tabatha Ricci on November 11, 2023, in a three-round striking affair judged by Dan Miragliotta. Godinez landed 98 significant strikes at 44% accuracy compared to Ricci's 84 at 37%, establishing a cleaner striking pattern throughout the fight.

Both fighters eschewed grappling entirely—Godinez went 0-for-1 on takedown attempts while Ricci failed to convert all six of her attempts—keeping the bout standing-focused. Godinez's striking volume, particularly 81 head strikes landed, proved more efficient than Ricci's output, despite Ricci accumulating slightly more control time at 1:22 versus Godinez's 0:03.

The split decision reflected the competitive nature of the matchup, but Godinez's superior striking accuracy and volume sealed the narrow victory. The win positions Godinez for a potential step up in competition within the strawweight division.