Zhang Weili Dominates Amanda Lemos, Retains Strawweight Title at UFC 292

Zhang Weili once again proved that she’s the best women’s strawweight in the world with a unanimous decision win over Amanda Lemos in the co-main event from…

Zhang Weili once again proved that she’s the best women’s strawweight in the world with a unanimous decision win over Amanda Lemos in the co-main event from…

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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Amanda Lemos again tipped to test Zhang Weili in UFC 292 title fight: ‘She’s going to give her a war’

Amanda Lemos again tipped to give Zhang Weili war in UFC 292 title fightAhead of her premiere championship challenge at UFC 292 in August, Brazilian contender, Amanda Lemos has once again been tipped to likely pose a real significant threat to the strawweight title reign of Zhang Weili – backed to bring a “war” to the TD Garden later this summer. Lemos, the current number four ranked strawweight […]

Amanda Lemos again tipped to give Zhang Weili war in UFC 292 title fight

Ahead of her premiere championship challenge at UFC 292 in August, Brazilian contender, Amanda Lemos has once again been tipped to likely pose a real significant threat to the strawweight title reign of Zhang Weili – backed to bring a “war” to the TD Garden later this summer.

Lemos, the current number four ranked strawweight contender, is slated to co-headline FUC 292 on August 19. from Boston, Massachusetts, challenging Chinese striker, Weili for undisputed strawweight gold.

Making her first outing in a championship fight since landing in the UFC, Lemos is riding a two-fight winning run into her high-profile summer outing – recently submitting Michelle Waterson-Gomez – before taking out compatriot, Marina Rodriguez with a brutal third round TKO in a headlining clash. 

And in the run up to her championship outing, Lemos received a slew of praise from compatriot, Tabatha Ricci, who claimed she could spring an upset in August.

“I’m not surprised [at Amanda Lemos’ title shot with Zhang Weili),” Tabatha Ricci said. “She’s been doing really well. She’s been finishing fights, knocking people out. She deserves the shot, for sure.”

“I think she (Amanda Lemos) has a big chance,” Ricci explained. “I think she’s a more complete fighter. She has the ground game, too. So, I think it’s going to be very interesting.”

Amanda Lemos again backed to pose threat to Zhang Weili

And furthermore, another upstart – Tijuana native, Yazmin Jauregui has claimed Lemos will most definitely bring a stern challenge to Hebei native, Weili’s second reign as undisputed strawweight champion.

“I’ve been thinking about it, even before the fight was booked,” Jauregui told MMA Junkie during a recent interview. “I’ve been looking at (Amanda) Lemos and thought she was next to fight for the title because she’s a tough rival. She’s very strong, she has several fights won by KO, she’s got some trajectory now, and I’m really excited to watch this fight.”

“Honestly, I think Lemos is going to give her (Zhang Weili) war,” Jauregui continued. “Weili is very fast, she’s very aggressive, but she needs to be very intelligent because Lemos has a punch and she’s strong. So if Weili doesn’t keep focused, a punch could wobble her.” 

Yan Xiaonan lands stunning TKO win over ex-Champion Jessica Andrade – UFC 288 Highlights

Yan Xiaonan stops Jessica Andrade with stunning TKO win at UFC 288Surging UFC strawweight contender, Yan Xiaonan may have just booked her first title outing under the banner of the promotion tonight on the main card of UFC 288 in Newark, New Jersey — stopping former undisputed strawweight champion, Jessica Andrade with a spectacular opening round TKO. Xiaonan, who entered tonight’s Prudential Center main card matchup with […]

Yan Xiaonan stops Jessica Andrade with stunning TKO win at UFC 288

Surging UFC strawweight contender, Yan Xiaonan may have just booked her first title outing under the banner of the promotion tonight on the main card of UFC 288 in Newark, New Jersey — stopping former undisputed strawweight champion, Jessica Andrade with a spectacular opening round TKO.

Xiaonan, who entered tonight’s Prudential Center main card matchup with former champion, Andrade as the current #6 ranked strawweight contender, added the Brazilian to a prior decision victory over Mackenzie Dern in her premier main event outing under the promotion’s banner.

Attempting to book an all-Chinese strawweight title fight against compatriot, Zhang Weili off the back of tonight’s win against Andrade — Xiaonan stamped her shot at gold with a counter knockout of the former, landing a stunning triumph to extend her winning spree to two fights.

Below, catch the highlights from Yan Xiaonan’s win against Jessica Andrade