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Joanna Jedrzejczyk believes her and Weili Zhang can exceed the efforts put forth in their first encounter. Back in March, Jedrzjeczyk challenged Zhang for the UFC strawweight championship. This was the first time Zhang put her 115-pound gold on the lin…
Joanna Jedrzejczyk believes her and Weili Zhang can exceed the efforts put forth in their first encounter. Back in March, Jedrzjeczyk challenged Zhang for the UFC strawweight championship. This was the first time Zhang put her 115-pound gold on the line. The title bout was an instant classic with both competitors trading leather for five […]
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UFC women’s strawweight champion Weili Zhang is finally heading back home to China. Zhang departed China in early February amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic along with other Chinese fighters in preparation for their upcoming fights at the time. Having traveled to a number of different locations, “Magnum” finally arrived in Las Vegas on February 21 […]
UFC women’s strawweight champion Weili Zhang is finally heading back home to China.
Zhang departed China in early February amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic along with other Chinese fighters in preparation for their upcoming fights at the time.
Having traveled to a number of different locations, “Magnum” finally arrived in Las Vegas on February 21 ahead of her scheduled title defense against Joanna Jedrzejczyk at UFC 248 on March 7.
Despite all the troubles she had to endure leading up to the bout, Zhang came out on top against Jedrzejczyk in a back-and-forth 25-minute war that saw her earn the split decision verdict. However, she has remained in Sin City since for safety reasons.
That is until now.
“UFC strawweight Zhang Weili is finally flying home to China tomorrow, per her manager @BrianButler_Au,” Ariel Helwani tweeted. “She’s been in Vegas since she arrived for UFC 248 on 2/21. Fought on 3/7. Was safer to stay in Vegas. She remained with her head coach Cai and translator Tommy.
“Upon arriving, they’ll have to stay in a hotel for two weeks and then they can go back home, per Butler.”
After what has undoubtedly been a tumultuous year for the champion so far, she will finally get to go back home and meet friends and family.
Hopefully, the pandemic comes to an end sooner rather than later and we will get to see Zhang and the rest of the UFC roster in regular action again.
Who do you want to see Zhang face next?
UFC strawweight champion Weili Zhang has stated her desire to avoid an immediate rematch with Joanna Jedrzejczyk. The two 115lb fighters went to war over five rounds in one of MMA’s all-time great fights at UFC 248 earlier this month. After 25 minutes of war, the judge’s scorecards read in favour of Zhang by split […]
The two 115lb fighters went to war over five rounds in one of MMA’s all-time great fights at UFC 248 earlier this month. After 25 minutes of war, the judge’s scorecards read in favour of Zhang by split decision – however many believe former champion Jedrzejczyk did enough to get the decision.
Both fighters are now healing up and self-isolating in a world overcome by the coronavirus. During this time Jedrzejczyk has gone on record to call for the rematch. However, it now appears Zhang isn’t too keen on that idea. Speaking to ESPN, the 115lb champion explained why she’d prefer to fight someone else.
“I have no clue when my
next fight would be yet, since everything is stuck by this COVID-19 pandemic. I
would like to fight here in the U.S. again, since I have seen a massive number
of Chinese and Asian people here motivated by my fight who will definitely
cheer for me. Also U.S. has the biggest MMA fan base. I don’t want the rematch
yet. I would like to give opportunities to other fighters in line.”
After taking the time to reflect, Zhang wasn’t happy with her performance at UFC 248 but was glad that so many Chinese fans got to see her compete.
“I have not watched it yet, since I did not put on my best performance and showcase my best shape in training. I appreciate the support and recognition from all my fans, and I am glad they enjoyed the fight. Joanna and I both put on our toughness and will inside the Octagon to make the fight fascinating. People back in China are all very motivated and credit my hard work and show tons of respect to all athletes who compete for our country. Almost all mainstream media has interviewed me. I heard there were over 100 million views of the fight within 24 hours in China. So many fans jammed the Chinese pay-per-view website to watch it live, the server went down.”
Should Weili Zhang immediately rematch Joanna Jedrzejczyk?
Weili Zhang would rather face fresh contenders than do battle with Joanna Jedrzejczyk a second time. Zhang vs. Jedrzejczyk won’t soon be forgotten. At UFC 248, Zhang put her strawweight title on the line against Jedrzejczyk in an early and immedi…
Weili Zhang would rather face fresh contenders than do battle with Joanna Jedrzejczyk a second time. Zhang vs. Jedrzejczyk won’t soon be forgotten. At UFC 248, Zhang put her strawweight title on the line against Jedrzejczyk in an early and immediate contender for “Fight of the Year.” It’s hard to imagine the bout not being […]
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It’s rare that calling someone a b*tch is taken as a compliment but that is indeed the case with Joanna Jedrzejczyk’s praise for Weili Zhang. Jedrzejczyk and Zhang went to war in the co-main event of UFC 248. The strawweight title bout left…
It’s rare that calling someone a b*tch is taken as a compliment but that is indeed the case with Joanna Jedrzejczyk’s praise for Weili Zhang. Jedrzejczyk and Zhang went to war in the co-main event of UFC 248. The strawweight title bout left many in awe. After five rounds of action, Zhang earned the split […]
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Joanna Jędrzejczyk has provided fight fans with an update on her medical condition and confirmed she wants to rematch Weili Zhang for the first time since UFC 248. Speaking to TMZ Sports, Jędrzejczyk confirmed she is happy and relaxing with her family after her five round war for the strawweight belt last weekend. “I feel […]
Speaking to TMZ Sports, J?drzejczyk confirmed she is happy and relaxing with her family after her five round war for the strawweight belt last weekend.
“I feel great. I feel good. I’m calm, quiet and
surrounded by good people who love me so much, my family so I’m good you know. I’m
not sad. I’m not happy, just resting my body and I’ve cut myself from the media
and what’s going on around, so I feel good man.”
Many fans were concerned about a large swelling
on the former champions forehead during and after the fight. The Polish striker
has now given an update on her medical condition, which is improving but will require
surgery.
“Honestly, I couldn’t see for two days because
you know I’ve got bruise on my forehead very much and the gravitation took it
to my eyes.
“Now my whole face is bruised but there is no more ‘Joanna UFO’. There is no swelling on my forehead. It’s more on my face and my neck – it’s going down its much better you know. I have a very bad ear with lots of blood in it. I have scheduled surgery in Poland with the best plastic surgeon. So, on Monday I will have a small, small medical procedure on my ear and then i’ll be ready to rock and roll.”
After falling to the closest of defeats J?drzejczyk seems keen to get the rematch with Zhang as soon as she heals up, she said.
“Of course, why not. Let’s fight again. Let’s
go for the belt.”
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