Zhang Weili Dominates Tatiana Suarez to Retain Strawweight Crown at UFC 312
Wow, what a fight at UFC 312! Zhang Weili once again proved why she’s one of the greatest strawweights of all time, delivering an absolutely dominant performance against Tatiana Suarez. into the fight, many saw Suarez as a serious threat, coming in undefeated at 10-0, but Zhang reminded everyone why she’s the champion with a masterclass in striking, grappling, and sheer octagon control.
The fight started a little slow, with a cautious first round that had the crowd restless. Suarez managed an early takedown, showing her elite wrestling skills, but she made a crucial mistake—going for a guillotine choke too soon and losing her position. That moment seemed to set the tone for the rest of the fight.
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In round two, Zhang took over. She reversed a takedown and ended up in full mount, raining down vicious ground-and-pound. She even teased a submission of her own, proving she’s dangerous everywhere. From there, it was all Zhang. Round three saw her land a huge right hand that had Suarez rocked and scrambling. The challenger kept trying to wrestle, but Zhang’s defense was on point, shutting down every takedown attempt.
By the fourth round, Zhang nearly ended it with an arm-triangle choke, showcasing her ever-improving submission game. Suarez just had no answers. The final round was more of the same—pure dominance from the champ. When the judges’ scores came in (49-46, 49-46, and 49-45), there was no doubt. Zhang Weili had defended her title once again.
So, what’s next for Zhang? She’s cleaned out most of the division, and with Rose Namajunas now at 125 pounds, a trilogy fight seems unlikely unless one of them changes weight classes. Could we see Zhang move up for a new challenge? Maybe a showdown with Valentina Shevchenko? One thing’s for sure—Zhang Weili isn’t just the queen of the strawweights; she’s making her case as one of the greatest female fighters in MMA history.
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