“We call Weili a striking specialist, but I feel she’s just more well-rounded—she does wrestling, jiu-jitsu, and striking,” declared Tatiana Suarez as she prepares to challenge strawweight GOAT Zhang Weili for the UFC gold. With 11 victories and zero losses, Suarez has become a fan favorite to dethrone the strawweight queen. But will she be able to catch Zhang Weili lacking?
A match of the equals but who will be the final winner of the clash? A matchup like this is certainly intriguing and with the future remaining uncertain, we asked the AI about that happening and non-happening of the fight and the results are quite shocking. Ahead of their anticipated match, let’s have a look at what could potentially happen at UFC 312.
Zhang Weili vs. Tatiana Suarez fight analysis and breakdown
Since the moment Tatiana Suarez became the Ultimate Fighter sensation of season 23, fans knew that she would be the one who would ultimately challenge the dominance of Zhang Weili. With a perfect record of 11 victories and 0 defeats, Suarez has finished 70% of her opponents quite brutally. The Chinese fighter might be a proper striker with an edge for knocking out Suarez, however, it would be particularly tough for the champion to fight against Suarez due to the fact that she is a wrestler.
History has shown that when a striker faces a wrestler, the wrestler often prevails and eventually claims the championship. That could very well happen on February 8th. However, it must be noted that Zhang Weili is not someone who should be taken lightly. ‘Magnum’s striking is a nightmare for her opponents. Combining power and speed, she has knocked out many opponents cold. Her heavy kicks and crisp boxing are also a pain for her opponents.
The strawweight title challenger should remain attentive against Weili, as a single mistake will put her in immense danger. Weili might be a beast in the striking aspect, but when it comes to wrestling and ground game, there’s hardly anyone in the strawweight division who comes close to Suarez. The Covina, California native has a clear edge in the ground game. Her relentless technique and suffocating top control are hazardous for the champion.
Her chain wrestling and submission threats make her a nightmare for anyone. While Zhang has improved her grappling, dealing with Suarez’s pressure over multiple rounds is a different challenge. But what about the cardio? Well, it must be noted that Zhang Weili has fought more title fights in her career than Tatiana Suarez, thus, she is better suited for it. However, that doesn’t mean that Suarez should be looked down on. With wrestling as her base, Suarez understands the importance of cardio. Well, now that we know about the fighter breakdown, who will clinch the victory? Let us find out.
Who wins Weili vs. Suarez? AI prediction
Brace yourself ahead of their anticipated clash. AI has come forward to give his perspective on the clash. According to the ChatGpt, Zhang Weili vs. Tatiana Suarez will be a dream matchup. ‘Magnum’s striking will come into play in the initial rounds as her explosiveness will be a problem for Suarez. If they fight standing then it will amount to a huge problem for the challenger as her kicks, speed, and ability to crack with both hands make her a knockout threat at any moment.
However, one must not forget that Suarez can suffocate her opponents with precision, and a single mistake could mark the beginning of the end. If Weili is the striking queen, then Suarez is a different beast altogether. Her opponents have fallen before her, largely due to her exceptional wrestling. While Zhang has improved her wrestling, Suarez’s smothering top control could neutralize the champion’s explosiveness. If she gets Zhang to the mat early and often, this could look like a one-sided beatdown
The battle between the stalwarts will be very close but according to the AI, Suarez will have the upper hand especially due to her grappling and wrestling. The conclusion? Suarez will attempt takedown after takedown and bring Weili to the ground in the fourth round and submit her. Regardless, these are the analyses of the AI, what are your thoughts on the matchup? State your thoughts in the comments below.
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