The good martial arts films awaken something in those who see them. And there are always people who go one step further. This is the case of Weili Zhangwhich began practicing Kung fu with just six years motivated by these films. After a long way, it is now one of the most important figures in the world of mixed martial arts (MMA), being one of the champions more dominant of recent years. This morning from Saturday to Sunday (Spanish schedule), at UFC 312, will seek to continue its legacy and match Joanna Jedrzejczyk in number of victories in holding fights. In front of it will have a hard opponent, hungry and undefeated Tatiana Suárez.
Born in Handan, China, and daughter of a mother’s housewife and mining father began in the fighting sports at age six, doing Kung Fu. The obsession was such that her parents sent her at 12 years to a school Specialized in martial arts In Handan. From that age she was already seen as a promise, winning various championships, but a back injury forced her to put aside the sport. At 17 he moved to Beijing, where he held various trades, such as children’s teacher, supermarket cashier or fitness instructor in a gym. When the place closed, it took advantage to train there from free waywhile practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Little by little, the flame of the competition was turning on in it, beginning to train more seriously. In 2012 he joined the Black Tiger Fight Club, where coach Cai Xuejun noticed her and began training her in MMA. Thus, in 2013 he made his professional debut in China, although it was not in the best possible way, since he lost. Even with everything he did not give up, and chained 16 wins in line, which made her receive the call from the UFC. There he continued with a firm foot, because he went out with his arm up in his first three fights, which earned him to fight for the belt of the division of the female straw weight. They only were enough 40 seconds to knock out the champion Jessica Andrade and become absolute monarch of the category.
In his first defense he showed that his ascent had not been a coincidence, masterfully dominating a historic division, Joanna Jedrzejczyk. Unfortunately, in his second defense he would have to meet the Slaughter of defeat being knocked out by Rose Namajunas. It was harder was the blow when months later I would stumble upon the same stone. With two losses in a row before the same opponent, a wall seemed to emerge between China and the belt. But this did not discourage her, and with a spectacular rotating punch He overcome Joanna Jędrzejczyk. This earned him a golden pass to challenge the champion of that moment, Carla Esparza. This was subjected in the second assault, recovering its throne. In this second reign he defeated Amanda Lemos and his compatriot Xiaonan Yan to solidify.
Now, it’s time to continue his legacy against a hungry Tatiana Suárez. The American comes undefeated and with great performances behind her. His struggle style will put China in serious trouble, which will have to be worth their physical and powerful power to take the contest. In short, UFC 312 will be key to the future of female straw weight.
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