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Weili Zhang, Other Chinese Fighters Monitoring Coronavirus Outbreak Ahead Of Fights

The recent coronavirus outbreak in China won’t be affecting fighters like women’s strawweight champion Weili Zhang — at least, for now. The coronavirus has been spreading all over Chinese cities with only one province reportedly not affected by it as of yet. A number of cities have since been quarantined and on lockdown to prevent […]

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The recent coronavirus outbreak in China won’t be affecting fighters like women’s strawweight champion Weili Zhang — at least, for now.

The coronavirus has been spreading all over Chinese cities with only one province reportedly not affected by it as of yet. A number of cities have since been quarantined and on lockdown to prevent any further spread.

According to MMA Fighting, Beijing hasn’t had a case of the coronavirus yet, which is a positive thing as Zhang as well as other Chinese fighters like Jingliang Li and Xiaonan Yan all train in the capital.

Zhang is set to defend her title against Joanna Jedrzejczyk at UFC 248 on March 7 in Las Vegas and her manager Brian Butler doesn’t anticipate any problems before they head to the United States:

“Weili and her camp have not been affected at all and have always kept a pretty tight circle,” Butler told MMA Fighting. “She is having the best camp of her career so far.”

Li is also competing at UFC 248 against Neil Magny while Yan meets Karolina Kowalkiewicz at UFC Auckland on February 22. Ruy Menezes trains the duo at China Top Team in Beijing and as it stands, the plan is to head to Auckland and then go directly to Las Vegas.

“We’ll travel earlier to New Zealand if (the virus) comes to Beijing, but I don’t think that will be necessary,” Menezes said. “We’ll only do it if the worst happens, and I don’t even know if New Zealand would let people from China in if that was the case. But I don’t think that will happen because the Chinese government already has the cities that are dealing with this problem on lockdown.

“I’m going to the gym in the morning and then going back home. Life goes on, but we’re being careful. I’ve warned my jiu-jitsu students that if anyone is coughing or experiencing fever, cold or headache, don’t come to the gym when I reopen it, because I won’t let them in.”

Hopefully, there are no issues leading up to those fights.

What do you think of the current situation?

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UFC Beijing Results: Jingliang Li Finishes David Zawada

The world leader in mixed martial arts touches down in Beijing China for UFC Fight Night 141. Before the heavyweights go at it there’s a full night of fights. Another Chinese fighter will take center Octagon next as Jingliang Li takes on David Zawada. The winner of this welterweight scrap could find themselves sitting on the […]

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The world leader in mixed martial arts touches down in Beijing China for UFC Fight Night 141. Before the heavyweights go at it there’s a full night of fights.

Another Chinese fighter will take center Octagon next as Jingliang Li takes on David Zawada. The winner of this welterweight scrap could find themselves sitting on the cusp of the top 15.

“The Leech” has won five of his last six fights all in the UFC. He earned a unanimous decision over Daichi Abe at Fight Night 132 this last June.

Zawada is coming off of a loss to Danny Roberts at Fight Night 134 this past July. Prior to that, he was riding a five-fight winning streak.

Round One

The round starts as both fighters take center cage. Li lands a nice left hand and backs Zawada up. Li again moves forward and grapples Zawada. Both fighters look sharp early on. Li clinches the and takes the fight to the cage where the fight stalls. Zawada lands a nice left on the break. The round ends with the fighters swinging.

Round Two

The second round starts with Li taking the center of the Octagon. Some good exchanges from both fighters here in round two. Zawada looks to have had his confidence shaken here in round two. Li moving forward with kicks to the midsection. Zawada laughs it off but he looks hurt. Li looks tired now as the fight slows. 60 seconds left in the round and the fighters clinch briefly. The round ends.

Round Three

Li picks up where he left off in round two. He moves forward with kicks and has Zawada reeling. Li appears to be running away with this fight. Zawada trying his best coming back with a jab but looks to be outmatched in this fight. Li still moving forward and landing a hard one-two on Zawada’s chin. Li lands a sidekick that drops Zawada. Li finishes with strikes.

  • Jingliang Li defeats David Zawada via KO/TKO at 4:07 of Round 3 

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