Following her dominant title defense UFC 312 In Sydney, Australia Chang Weli It solidified her status as one of the greatest straws in MMA history. After being defeated Tatiana Suarez A decisive unanimous decision has altered the conversation around Chan beyond the domination of division. The problem now is: Is she the best pound female fighter on the planet?
The biggest obstacle to this claim is Valentina Shevchenkothe governing UFC flyweight champion and widely regarded as one of the most dominant fighters in female MMA history. The two champions are at the top of the UFC’s official pound pound rankings, with Shevchenko holding the number one spot and Chang behind the second. Their advantage is with fans and analysts wondering if it’s time for them to face off to decide the uncontroversial P4P queen.
Zhang Weili is now impressive 26-3 Professional Record. As Two-time UFC Strawweight Championshe was made Three successful title defenses In her current reign after regaining the belt with the victory of submission Cara Esparza. In her first reign, she captured the title with a great knockout Jessica Andrade And once defended it in the legendary war Joanna Jedrzejczyk. In total, Zhang is secured 6 title fight victoryundoubtedly the biggest strawweight champion in UFC history.
on the other hand, Valentina Shevchenko It boasts a star 24-4 records Also, Two-time UFC flyweight championrecently regained her title. Alexa Grasso. During her first reign, she made something incredible Seven consecutive title defensespresents her tactical brilliance, precision impressions, and a well-balanced skill set. and 9 title fights win In her name, Shevchenko’s reign in Flywaite is unparalleled, and her legacy as the largest champion in the division is firmly established.
in UFC 312 Postwar Press ConferenceUFC president Dana White He praises Zhang Weili’s performance, highlighting not only her domination within the octagon, but her great global influence.
“I don’t know about you or what you feel, but many people texted me. Tonight Weli said it was over and she was a loser and I must have been murdered tonight at the casino.
If you see Weli, she is one of the best women of all time and the best female fighter in the sport now… For us, she is the huge and huge star of China, she is in the week of fighting On the number one, 100m viewing UFC platform as in four times, she was number one in all big territory tonight.”
When asked directly about the Queen of Pond for Pond, White’s response said:
“I hate answering these questions (who is the woman for women’s pounds) I love both of them so maybe we just have to find. That’s a possibility. Anything she asks me in the hallway, I’d probably say yes. ”
Important points –“Maybe we just have to find it.”.
Zhang himself was asked about facing Shevchenko and remained open to the idea.
“I’ll talk to Dana later, but I think it’s all about timing.. So if there is a good time for us to make this fight come true, it will happen.”
The timing may be perfect. Both champions cleaned up much of their respective divisions, and their superiority produced a story that cannot be denied. Chang’s explosive power, relentless pace and ever-evolving grappling made her a nightmare for 115 pounds. Shevchenko’s surgical accuracy, elite strikes, and tactical mastery made her almost untouchable at 125 pounds.
With Zhang’s victory at UFC 312 and Shevchenko regaining her belt, this stage appears to be set for a battle that can define the era. The next update to UFC’s pound pound rankings is scheduled This Tuesdayand it will be interesting to see if Chang’s performance shakes things up.
For now, one question has stuck in the hearts of MMA fans around the world: Who is the true P4P queen? “Maybe we just have to find it.”
