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Tatiana Suarez Doesn’t Get Title Shot, Reportedly Faces Contender At UFC 310

Barring a surprise challenger for champion Zhang Weili, it appears that the UFC strawweight title won’t be on the line again in 2024. Having put in two bonus-worthy performances since making her long-awaited comeback in early 2023, Suarez was tipped by many to be next in line for Zhang, who last defended her belt opposite […]

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Barring a surprise challenger for champion Zhang Weili, it appears that the UFC strawweight title won’t be on the line again in 2024.

Having put in two bonus-worthy performances since making her long-awaited comeback in early 2023, Suarez was tipped by many to be next in line for Zhang, who last defended her belt opposite Yan Xiaonan at the milestone UFC 300 event this past April.

The Californian appeared to be in a two-horse race with Virna Jandiroba, whose submission of Amanda Lemos in a UFC Fight Night main event in the summer marked her fifth straight triumph.

Should recent reports come to fruition, however, neither woman has been given the assignment. Instead, they’ll have to battle one another for it.

According to Brazilian outlet Ag. Fight, a clash between the #1- and #3-ranked strawweight contenders is set to take place on the UFC 310 card at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena on December 7.

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Suarez, Jandiroba Expected To Meet In Likely Title Eliminator At UFC 310

Should this bout be made official by the UFC, the final pay-per-view of 2024 will include high stakes at 115 pounds.

Suarez (10-0) has done what she can to make up for lost time after injuries kept her away from the cage for close to four years. After announcing her return with a submission win over Montana De La Rosa up at flyweight, the 33-year-old wrestling specialist forced a tap from Jéssica Andrade to put her immediately back into the strawweight title conversation.

Jandiroba (21-3), meanwhile, has found winning form following an inconsistent 3-3 start to life in the UFC. After defeats to Carla Esparza, Mackenzie Dern, and Amanda Ribas stalled her rise, the Brazilian has gone on her longest winning run on MMA’s biggest stage, outpointing Angela Hill, Marina Rodriguez, and Loopy Godinez before a bonus-winning submission of former title challenger Lemos in what marked her main event debut.

Suarez vs. Jandiroba joins a light heavyweight matchup between Anthony Smith and Dominick Reyes as the second fight reported for UFC 310 on Dec. 7.

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Virna Jandiroba calls out UFC Champ Zhang Weili “I create problems for most people.”

The Brazilian athlete Virna Jandiroba was able to earn an impressive first-round submission victory in her most recent fight….

The Brazilian athlete Virna Jandiroba was able to earn an impressive first-round submission victory in her most recent fight. Facing Amanda Lemos in this past weekend’s UFC main event, “Carcará” was able to add another victory to her impressive win streak. The 36-year-old then called for a title shot against Zhang Weili.

Virna Jandiroba vs. Amanda Lemos

UFC on ESPN 60 got Virna Jandiroba vs. Amanda Lemos as the main event on July 20, 2024. This was a top-ranked matchup in the women’s strawweight division. Both of these athletes were ranked in the top five. Lemos was a former title contender while Jandiroba was riding a three-fight win streak. Brazil’s Jandiroba was able to earn a second-round submission win with a slick armbar. The black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has won a whopping two-thirds of her fights by way of submission.

By extending her win streak to four in a row, Virna Jandiroba wants a crack at the strawweight champion Zhang Weili. China’s Zhang is a two-time UFC champion who has defeated notable fighters such as Carla Esparza, Joanna J?drzejczyk, Jéssica Andrade, and, most recently, Yan Xiaonan, among others.

In the post-fight press conference, Jandiroba said, “You never know the plans with the UFC, but I believe that this win, the way it went, especially not just beating, but submitting a former title contender like Amanda who is extremely tough, I think it should get me a title shot.” She added, “Within the weirdness of everything that I do, I think that I create problems for most people, and that’s how I can beat her.”

Tatiana Suarez is the likely next pick to challenge for the title against Zhang Weili. She has earned dominant wins over Jéssica Andrade and Montana De La Rosa. However, in February she withdrew from an event due to an injury. Injuries have plagued the career of the wrestling talent, forcing her to only have two matches in the past five years. If Suarez is out due to injury, Jandiroba may be next in line for a title shot.

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Tatiana Suarez calls for UFC 306 title fight with Zhang Weili at The Sphere in Las Vegas: ‘I think I get a submission’

Touted as a massive threat at the strawweight limit amid her triumphant return to action, unbeaten contender, Tatiana Suarez…

Touted as a massive threat at the strawweight limit amid her triumphant return to action, unbeaten contender, Tatiana Suarez has vowed to submit division champion, Zhang Weili in a future championship clash – calling for a slot on the UFC 306 card in September at the Las Vegas Sphere.

Suarez, the current number one ranked strawweight contender and victor of The Ultimate Fighter 23, turned in her seventh consecutive victory under the promotion’s banner back in August of last year at UFC Fight Night Nashville, turning in a stunning guillotine choke submission win over former division champion, Jessica Andrade.

Tatiana Suarez lands submission win over former champion Jessica Andrade UFC Nashville — Mandatory Credit: Zuffa LLC

The victory came as Suarez’s second of the year, following a prior submission success against Montana De La Rosa in February – which marked her first outing inside the Octagon in over four year following a torrid run of consecutive injury setbacks.

And with a firm eye on this month’s proceedings at UFC 300, Suarez watched on as the above-mentioned, Weili landed a one-sided decision win over compatriot, Yan Xiaonan in the pair’s historic title affair as part of the monumental card.

Zhang Weili defends title in decision win war against Chinese compatriot Yan Xiaonan UFC 300 Highlights — Mandatory Credit: Zuffa LLC

Tatiana Suarez eyes UFC 306 title fight with Zhang Weili

Forced from a potential title-eliminator against another former title challenger, Amanda Lemos back in February at UFC 298, Suarez insists she’s ready for a championship chase against the incumbent, Weili – specifically at UFC 306 during Mexican Independence Day weekend.

Tatiana Suarez calls for UFC title shot I've done everything the UFC has asked — Mandatory Credit: Zuffa LLC

“They need someone to fight for the title, and why not somebody who’s undefeated, has an amazing story, strong grappler, and something that she (Zhang Weili) really hasn’t faced yet?” Tatiana Suarez told ESPN. “A tall, long, rangy person that actually has very good Jiu-Jitsu and wrestling – something that she’s really developed, and now she’s beating everybody with her wrestling.”

“I think I get a submission, 100 percent,” Tatiana Suarez explained. “I think I will sub her – either a submission or a TKO. I heard they’re [the UFC] going to China in August, but that’s not a pay-per-view card. So, I don’t know if maybe in September at The Sphere – that’d be amazing, especially because I am Mexican, and that’d be a good fight to have.”

Who wins in a future title showdown: Zhang Weili or Tatiana Suarez?

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