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In arguably the most exciting fight of UFC 248, Zhang Weili (21-1) defender her strawweight title against former champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk.
Both fighters went the distance in an impressive showing of constant action.
How did the co-main event at UFC 248 go between Israel Adesanya and Yoel Romero?
On Saturday, March 7th, 2020, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) held UFC 248 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The highly anticipated strawweight title fight between champion Zhang Weili and former champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk headlined the event, and it did not disappoint.
The fight was an intense battle between two highly-skilled fighters. Zhang started off strong, landing several powerful strikes and nearly finishing Jedrzejczyk in the early rounds. However, Jedrzejczyk rallied back and began to land her own shots, leaving both fighters bloody and battered after five grueling rounds.
In the end, the judges ruled in favor of Zhang Weili, awarding her the win by split decision (48-47, 47-48, 48-47). Many fans and analysts believed the fight was extremely close, and some are even calling it one of the greatest in MMA history.
Zhang Weili’s win marks her first successful title defense and improves her undefeated record to 21-1. Jedrzejczyk, who holds the record for most title defenses in strawweight history, drops to 16-4.
The co-main event of the night saw Israel Adesanya successfully defend his middleweight title against Yoel Romero. The fight was highly anticipated, but ultimately resulted in a lackluster performance from both fighters, with Adesanya winning by unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46).
Overall, UFC 248 delivered an exciting night of fights that lived up to the hype. Zhang Weili’s impressive win over Joanna Jedrzejczyk stands as the highlight of the night, solidifying her position as one of the top fighters in the UFC.
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