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UFC Shenzhen Staff Predictions: Jessica Andrade vs. Weili Zhang

Tomorrow morning (Sat. August 31, 2019) UFC on ESPN+ 15 will go down from the Shenzhen Universade Sports Centre Arena in Shenzhen, China. In the main event, UFC women’s strawweight champion Jessica Andrade puts her title on the line against Weili Zhang. Zhang will have the home field advantage competing in front of her native Chinese […]

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Tomorrow morning (Sat. August 31, 2019) UFC on ESPN+ 15 will go down from the Shenzhen Universade Sports Centre Arena in Shenzhen, China.

In the main event, UFC women’s strawweight champion Jessica Andrade puts her title on the line against Weili Zhang. Zhang will have the home field advantage competing in front of her native Chinese crowd. Also, in the co-main event, explosive welterweights Li Jingliang and Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos will collide.

We here at LowKickMMA have compiled our predictions for tomorrow morning’s main event. Check them out here.

UFC Shenzhen Staff Predictions

Jon Fuentes:

This is such an intriguing title fight. Andrade is a strong puncher who is so powerful in the grappling department that she won the title with a slam knockout. As for Zhang, she’s extremely well-rounded with great striking, and a vicious top game on the canvas. I think Zhang is a touch more technically sound than the champion, and will pull off the upset in front of her native Chinese crowd via close decision. (Prediction: Weili Zhang)

Abhinav Kini:

I don’t know how but I think Weili Zhang will pull off the upset against Jessica Andrade. She’s a well-rounded fighter who will undoubtedly take inspiration from Rose Namajunas’ performance against Andrade. Having her country behind her will only motivate her further as well. (Prediction: Weili Zhang)

Andrew Ravens:

A fun fight that tops a lackluster fight card that should go the distance. Obviously, Andrade should be favored in this fight and is likely to win, but Zhang is someone that could go in there and pick up the upset win. Although Zhang is talented, I don’t see it being her time. Thus, Andrade wins by unanimous decision. (Prediction: Jessica Andrade)

Brady Briggs:

This is a great fight that’s flown under the radar for some reason. Andrade’s experience in the UFC may play a big part in this fight, but that’s not to say Zhang isn’t experienced herself, being 4-0 in title fights, and being the former KLF and Top FC women’s strawweight champion.

This is a tough one to pick because both are so good, and we don’t know quite as much about Zhang, considering she’s only 3-0 in the UFC. I think Zhang’s technical ability may be too much for Andrade. Zhang via decision. (Prediction: Weili Zhang)

Cole Shelton:

Andrade vs. Zhang is a really intriguing fight. Zhang is not well-known to some North American fans, but her skill set is legit. She is on a 19-fight winning streak and is a very technical striker that uses her fast movement to get in and out of the pocket.

Andrade, meanwhile, has superior power and boxing, and the clinch work will be key for her to win this fight. I think Zhang will win a round or two but I believe the champ will either win by decision or knockout in the fourth or fifth round. (Prediction: Jessica Andrade)

What do you make of our UFC Shenzhen Staff Predictions?

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Jessica Andrade Says Weili Zhang Is A Tougher Fight Than Rose Namajunas

Jessica Andrade is set for her first title defense when she takes on Weili Zhang in the main event of UFC Shenzhen. The Brazilian champion is coming off of a knockout win over Rose Namajunas to win the strawweight title. Now, against the sixth-ranked C…

Jessica Andrade is set for her first title defense when she takes on Weili Zhang in the main event of UFC Shenzhen. The Brazilian champion is coming off of a knockout win over Rose Namajunas to win the strawweight title. Now, against the sixth-ranked Chinese fighter, many think this is a step-down in competition for […]

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Weili Zhang Speaks On What UFC Title Win Can Do For MMA In China

Weili Zhang knows a victory over Jessica Andrade could open up many doors for mixed martial arts in China. Zhang will challenge Andrade for the UFC strawweight championship on Saturday (Aug. 31). The title bout will take place in Shenzhen, China. This …

Weili Zhang knows a victory over Jessica Andrade could open up many doors for mixed martial arts in China. Zhang will challenge Andrade for the UFC strawweight championship on Saturday (Aug. 31). The title bout will take place in Shenzhen, China. This will be be Zhang’s first UFC title opportunity. Weili Zhang Talks Potential Impact […]

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Exclusive: Weili Zhang Calls Possibility Of Winning UFC Title In China ‘Dream Come True’

Weili Zhang is receiving an incredible opportunity in her first-ever UFC title shot. Zhang will headline UFC Shenzhen this weekend (Sat. August 31, 2019) against Jessica Andrade. The 115-pound title will be on the line in front of Zhang’s native Chinese crowd. When it was announced that Zhang, who only has three fights under the […]

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Weili Zhang is receiving an incredible opportunity in her first-ever UFC title shot.

Zhang will headline UFC Shenzhen this weekend (Sat. August 31, 2019) against Jessica Andrade. The 115-pound title will be on the line in front of Zhang’s native Chinese crowd. When it was announced that Zhang, who only has three fights under the UFC banner, would be receiving the next title shot, the Las Vegas-based promotion received a bit of backlash for the decision.

However, as Zhang tells LowKickMMA, she blocks that kind of negativity out, and is focused on giving things her all on fight night.

“I won’t care too much about other people’s complaints, because I think I won it with my effort and I deserve it. Many people don’t know me, and I will try my best to show them my capacity.”

While Zhang is better known for her work in the stand-up department, she’s also a very dangerous combatant on the ground. She’ll be in for quite the test against Andrade, one of the stronger grapplers in the women’s strawweight division at the moment. But if things ultimately find their way to the canvas in Shenzhen, Zhang is confident in her skill set.

“Yes, I am very confident. I know that from my previous performance many people, even UFC, think that I am more of a stand-up fighter. Actually, I am also quite good at ground fighting. Also, I am a bit stubborn and have a lot of pride, so sometimes I use the style that my opponent is good at on purpose.”

Not only is the title on the line in this fight, but Zhang has the chance to win a UFC title in front of her native Chinese crowd – a rare occurrence being China isn’t typically the promotion’s first choice for title fights.

“For sure it will be a dream come true for me, and it will be a piece of good news for my country. I will try my best to help promote the sport and MMA in China, by preforming my best for the world.”

Do you think Zhang will win the UFC women’s strawweight title in China this weekend?

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Ronda Rousey Feels Like ‘Proud Momma’ Ahead Of Weili Zhang’s Title Fight

Ronda Rousey was the UFC’s first women’s champion and headlined numerous pay-per-view shows. She was the first female star inside the Octagon and now numerous events are being headlined by females. Ahead of UFC Shenzhen, which main event is Jessica Andrade vs. Weili Zhang, Ronda Rousey posted an encouraging message. There, she wrote that she […]

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Ronda Rousey was the UFC’s first women’s champion and headlined numerous pay-per-view shows. She was the first female star inside the Octagon and now numerous events are being headlined by females.

Ahead of UFC Shenzhen, which main event is Jessica Andrade vs. Weili Zhang, Ronda Rousey posted an encouraging message. There, she wrote that she felt like a proud mama.

“I feel like a proud mama watching how women’s mma has grown. Women from all walks of life, from all over the world are rising to the challenge and showing the world what it means to fight like a girl. Weili Zhang @zhangweilimma is a prime example of overcoming adversity – fighting not just through the ranks, but to also get noticed and stand out. I’ve definitely taken notice, and so should you. Best of luck to the ladies fighting August 31 on #UFCfightnight157 ??” — Ronda Rousey on Instagram.

Women’s MMA has evolved so much since the early days of Ronda Rousey. The former UFC champion brought the spotlight into WMMA and showed that women can put on entertaining fights.

Ultimately, without Ronda Rousey who knows what WMMA in the UFC would look like. But, “Rowdy” is just happy to see it grow and feels like a proud mama.

What do you make of Ronda Rousey’s encouraging message to Weili Zhang?

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Ronda Rousey Feels Like ‘A Proud Mama’ Watching Women Headline UFC Shows

Next weekend, when the UFC returns, they will head to Shenzhen, China where the main event sees Jessica Andrade take on Weili Zhang. For Ronda Rousey, who headlined multiple UFC shows and was the first female champion in the UFC is ecstatic to see how …

Next weekend, when the UFC returns, they will head to Shenzhen, China where the main event sees Jessica Andrade take on Weili Zhang. For Ronda Rousey, who headlined multiple UFC shows and was the first female champion in the UFC is ecstatic to see how far women’s MMA has come. Rousey took to Instagram to […]

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