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I would prefer this fight over the JJ fight for Suarez - but not that I think that Suarez couldn't beat JJ.
I would simply prefer this fight for more experience. Gadelha is a tricky match-up for her, Gadelha doesn't have great striking, but she has power. Her grappling is what makes this tricky. She probably isn't good from bottom position (like the majority of fighters except Maia), but she excels when on top and beating you up. This would be a big test for Suarez - a test that I am confident she would pass, and would also give her top 5 experience.
I think Joanna Jedrzejczyk provides her with the toughest challenge at 115, she has smooth striking (albeit, smooth with not a lot of power; more of a volume striker) with nice footwork. and excellent defensive grappling and wrestling. I see Gadelha as more of a stepping stone to Suarez's evolution as a fighter. I give Suarez a chance at beating Jedrzejczyk right now, but would give her an even bigger chance with a bigger name like Gadelha.
Cliffs:
Good experience for Suarez
Gadelha is a reasonably tough match-up for her (unlike Esparza)
Gadelha has fought JJ twice and has mostly always been a top 5 opponent
Fighting Gadelha gives Suarez more time to improve
You will notice that I have not once, mentioned Ansaroff. This is because I think Gadelha will just bully her and possibly submit her.
Suarez vs Ansaroff... would just murder Ansaroff - it would not be close. Nunes would cry imo.
Thoughts?
I would simply prefer this fight for more experience. Gadelha is a tricky match-up for her, Gadelha doesn't have great striking, but she has power. Her grappling is what makes this tricky. She probably isn't good from bottom position (like the majority of fighters except Maia), but she excels when on top and beating you up. This would be a big test for Suarez - a test that I am confident she would pass, and would also give her top 5 experience.
I think Joanna Jedrzejczyk provides her with the toughest challenge at 115, she has smooth striking (albeit, smooth with not a lot of power; more of a volume striker) with nice footwork. and excellent defensive grappling and wrestling. I see Gadelha as more of a stepping stone to Suarez's evolution as a fighter. I give Suarez a chance at beating Jedrzejczyk right now, but would give her an even bigger chance with a bigger name like Gadelha.
Cliffs:
Good experience for Suarez
Gadelha is a reasonably tough match-up for her (unlike Esparza)
Gadelha has fought JJ twice and has mostly always been a top 5 opponent
Fighting Gadelha gives Suarez more time to improve
You will notice that I have not once, mentioned Ansaroff. This is because I think Gadelha will just bully her and possibly submit her.
Suarez vs Ansaroff... would just murder Ansaroff - it would not be close. Nunes would cry imo.
Thoughts?