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Tatiana Suarez, a prominent UFC strawweight contender, is cautioning champion Zhang Weili against relying too heavily on her wrestling in their potential title matchup, deeming it a risky strategy.
Weili recently secured her second successful title defense by defeating Yan Xiaonan at UFC 300. Despite showcasing grappling dominance in her recent fights, Suarez believes that leaning too much on wrestling against her could backfire for Weili.
In an interview with MiddleEasy, Suarez expressed her thoughts on a potential showdown with Weili, highlighting Weili's recent trend of grappling against opponents.
"She's been doing this thing where she wants to wrestle everybody, and she says she likes to fight people where they're the best," Suarez stated. "So I think she might try to wrestle me, and I just think that's a bad idea."
Suarez, known for her exceptional wrestling skills, emphasized her ability to capitalize on opponents attempting to wrestle with her. With an undefeated record of 10-0 and victories over top contenders like Montana De La Rosa and Jéssica Andrade, Suarez presents a formidable challenge to Weili's reign.
While Weili has evolved into a well-rounded fighter with a string of victories post-title losses, Suarez's return to the octagon after a hiatus has been equally impressive, propelling her back into title contention.
A potential matchup between Weili and Suarez could be a pivotal moment in the strawweight division. However, Suarez's warning serves as a reminder for Weili to approach the fight strategically and consider alternative approaches against a skilled wrestler like Suarez.
As the UFC strawweight landscape evolves, the clash between Weili and Suarez holds significant interest for fans, promising an intriguing battle of skills and strategies.