Zhang Weili is ready for the challenge that the unbeaten Tatiana Suarez will bring to the table at UFC 312. Weili (25-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) will attempt to make the third defense of her second strawweight title reign when she meets Suarez (10-0 MMA,

Everything you need to know about the UFC 312 co-main event fight: UFC strawweight champion Zhang Weili vs. Tatiana Suarez. Odds, picks, predictions, stats and more.

Two women will put it all on the line at UFC 312 on Feb. 8. UFC women's strawweight champion Zhang Weili will put her title on the line when she steps into the Octagon versus fan favorite and long-time contender Tatiana Suarez.

UFC 312 (pay-per-view, ESPNews/Disney+, ESPN+) takes place Saturday at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney. “Countdown” goes behind the scenes with the two fighters, and you can watch the full segment above. And don’t miss the entire episode in the video below.

The UFC 312 showdown between strawweight titlist Zhang Weili and challenger Tatiana Suarez has been hailed as one of the most intriguing stylistic matchups of the 2025 calendar year.

Tatiana Suarez believes her upcoming showdown against strawweight champion Zhang Weili is the true main event headlining UFC 312 in Australia.