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Zhang Weili welcomes title fight with Tatiana Suarez after UFC 292 victory: ‘She can be a challenger next’

Zhang Weili welcomes title fight with Tatiana Suarez after UFC 292 she could be nextSuccessfully defending her undisputed strawweight championship over the course of last weekend in the co-main event of UFC 292, Chinese favorite, Zhang Weili has welcomed the possibility of a showdown against unbeaten grappler, Tatiana Suarez next.  Co-headlining last Saturday’s pay-per-view return to the TD Garden, Hebei native, Weili turned in her first successful title defense […]

Zhang Weili welcomes title fight with Tatiana Suarez after UFC 292 she could be next

Successfully defending her undisputed strawweight championship over the course of last weekend in the co-main event of UFC 292, Chinese favorite, Zhang Weili has welcomed the possibility of a showdown against unbeaten grappler, Tatiana Suarez next. 

Co-headlining last Saturday’s pay-per-view return to the TD Garden, Hebei native, Weili turned in her first successful title defense of her second strawweight title reign, knocking back Brazilian contender, Amanda Lemos over the course of five rounds in a relatively dominant unanimous decision (50-43, 50-44, 49-45) win over the surging Belem native.

Moving to 24-3 as a professional, Weili, who has struck undisputed strawweight gold for the second time back in November of last year, laid waste to inaugural division champion, Carla Esparza with a stunning second round rear-naked choke win.

Zhang Weili welcomes title defense against Tatiana Suarez next

And with a host of strawweight talent laying in the wings awaiting a title fight with Weili, the Chinese all-rounder has welcomed the prospect of sharing the Octagon with undefeated Ultimate Fighter winner, Suarez next.

“She’s good,” Zhang Weili told assembled media of Tatiana Suarez following UFC 292. “She’s undefeated. She’s a very good fighter. I think she can be a potentially challenger next.”

“I started my training camp this time since March, so I left my home for a couple months – such a long time,” Zhang Weili explained. “The only thing in my mind right now is just returning to home together with my family.” 

Improving her undefeated record to 10-0 this year following her return from an over three year layoff, Californian grappling ace, Suarez returned with a guillotine choke win over Montana De La Rosa back in February, before submitting former champions and common-foe, Jessica Andrade with the same choke at UFC Nashville just earlier this month. 

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Tatiana Suarez chomping at bit for UFC title fight: ‘I’ve worked my way up, whatever they’ve asked, I’ve done’

Tatiana Suarez calls for UFC title shot I've done everything the UFC has askedOff the back of her most high-profile Octagon victory to date, undefeated strawweight contender, Tatiana Suarez has called for a title challenge under the banner of the UFC, pointing to her run of victories since landing in the promotion, as well as her most recent submission win of former division champion, Jessica Andrade. Suarez, who […]

Tatiana Suarez calls for UFC title shot I've done everything the UFC has asked

Off the back of her most high-profile Octagon victory to date, undefeated strawweight contender, Tatiana Suarez has called for a title challenge under the banner of the UFC, pointing to her run of victories since landing in the promotion, as well as her most recent submission win of former division champion, Jessica Andrade.

Suarez, who managed to scoop the number four rank in the official strawweight pile earlier this month, defeating former undisputed strawweight champion, Andrade with a one-sided win at a UFC Fight NIght Nashville, wrapping up a guillotine choke win in the second round.

And prior to that submission stoppage, Covina native, Suarez had landed another guillotine choke win over Montana De La Rosa earlier year in her return to the Octagon following an almost four year layoff from the sport – in tandem with a brief excursion at the flyweight limit.

Tatiana Suarez stakes her claim for a shot at strawweight gold ahead of UFC 292

With one eye locked on next weekend’s UFC 292 co-headliner and strawweight title fight between incumbent and two-time champion, Zhang Weili, and surging Brazilian force, Amanda Lemos, Suarez has laid out plans for her own shot at Octagon gold.

“I just want a title shot because I think that it’s been a long time coming,” Tatiana Suarez told MMA Fighting. “I’ve worked worked my way up twice now. The first time, I didn’t have the opportunity to do that. I got my win over Nina (Nunes) and then I was injured and I was out for three years, and I didn’t have the opportunity to event fight for the belt.”

“And then I did it all over again,” Tatiana Suarez explained. “I worked my way up. I told theme [the UFC] whatever they want to give me, and I did it. Whatever they’ve asked, I’ve done.” 

During her initial run through the strawweight limit, Suarez racked up notable divisional victories over the likes of current flyweight champion, Alexa Grasso, as well as former two-time strawweight championship holder, Carla Esparza. 

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4 Fights We Need After UFC on ESPN 50

The UFC returned to Nashville on Saturday night, and while the 12-fight card was somewhat overshadowed by Jake Paul and Nate Diaz’s boxing battle in Dallas,…

The UFC returned to Nashville on Saturday night, and while the 12-fight card was somewhat overshadowed by Jake Paul and Nate Diaz’s boxing battle in Dallas,…

Conor McGregor backs unbeaten Tatiana Suarez to win title after UFC Nashville win: ‘This women is very, very good’

Conor McGregor backs Tatiana Suarez to win UFC title this women is very goodTuning into last night’s UFC Fight Night Nashville card, former duel-weight promotional champion, Conor McGregor has heaped praise on event co-headliner, Tatiana Suarez – who turned in her second win of the year, backing her to land a championship inside the Octagon to boot. Suarez, an alum and victor of The Ultimate Fighter 23 – […]

Conor McGregor backs Tatiana Suarez to win UFC title this women is very good

Tuning into last night’s UFC Fight Night Nashville card, former duel-weight promotional champion, Conor McGregor has heaped praise on event co-headliner, Tatiana Suarez – who turned in her second win of the year, backing her to land a championship inside the Octagon to boot.

Suarez, an alum and victor of The Ultimate Fighter 23 – turned in a stunning victory in last night’s co-main event clash in Tennessee, defeating former undisputed strawweight titleholder, Jessica Andrade inside the second round.

Improving to 10-0 as a professional, the Californian grappler handed the aforenoted, Andrade a stunning second round loss in Nashville – wrapping up her second consecutive guillotine choke win.

Returning to the Octagon for the first time since 2019 amid a slew of knee, neck, and back injuries, Suarez had made a flyweight comeback earlier this year in February, also submitting Montana De La Rosa with a second round guillotine choke – earning a Performance of the Night bonus. 

Conor McGregor backs Tatiana Suarez to land UFC title in the future

And likely set to crack the top five of the strawweight ranks for the second time in her Octagon tenure at the expense of Brazilian veteran, Andrade, Suarez has received major backing from the aforenoted, Conor McGregor – who described the 32-year-old as “championship material”.

“This women (Tatiana Suarez) is very, very good,” Conor McGregor posted in a now-deleted comment on his official X account. “UFC champion material, 100%!” 

Himself yet to book his return to the Octagon since fracturing his left tibia and fibula back in July 2021, McGregor most recently dropped a first round doctor’s stoppage TKO defeat against former interim lightweight champion, Dustin Poirier. 

McGregor is expected to fight Michael Chandler in a welterweight pairing in his return to the Octagon, however, has recently vetoed the bout – chasing a symbolic BMF title fight with newly-minted championship winner, Justin Gaethje. 

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Tatiana Suarez submits ex-Champion Jessica Andrade with wicked guillotine choke – UFC Nashville Highlights

Tatiana Suarez lands submission win over former champion Jessica Andrade UFC NashvilleTurning in her second consecutive guillotine choke win of the year, uber-talent, Tatiana Suarez has turned in her most high-profile career win to date, submitting former undisputed strawweight champion, Jessica Andrade with a second round guillotine choke in the co-main event of UFC Fight Night Nashville. Returning from a slew of debilitating injuries earlier this […]

Tatiana Suarez lands submission win over former champion Jessica Andrade UFC Nashville

Turning in her second consecutive guillotine choke win of the year, uber-talent, Tatiana Suarez has turned in her most high-profile career win to date, submitting former undisputed strawweight champion, Jessica Andrade with a second round guillotine choke in the co-main event of UFC Fight Night Nashville.

Returning from a slew of debilitating injuries earlier this year, Californian grappling talent, Suarez managed to return to the Octagon in triumphant fashion, submitting Montana De La Rosa back in February with another second round guillotine choke — earning a Performance of the Night bonus in a brief flyweight cameo.

And likely reinserting herself into the strawweight top-5 and title picture for the first time since a 2019 unanimous decision win over Nina Nunes, Suarez, who now moves to 11-0 as a professional, earned her Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt with a spectacular second round guillotine choke win over Brazilian powerhouse and former division champion, Andrade.

Below, catch the highlights from Tatiana Suarez’s win over Jessica Andrade