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- March 8, 2020
- 8:35 am
UFC 248
Zhang Weili defended her UFC strawweight title against Joanna Jedzejczyk at UFC 248 via split decision on Saturday night and improved to 21-1 in a wildly entertaining instant classic.
How has Zhang Weili’s win at UFC 248 impacted her position in the strawweight division of the UFC?
On March 7th, 2020, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) hosted UFC 248 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. One of the highly anticipated fights of the night was the strawweight championship bout between China’s Zhang Weili and Poland’s Joanna Jedrzejczyk.
The two athletes stepped into the octagon to put on a thrilling five-round fight, which saw both fighters land significant strikes and display their incredible fighting skills. Ultimately, it was Zhang Weili who emerged as the winner via a split decision, successfully defending the strawweight title.
Following the intense fight, both fighters were interviewed inside the octagon by Joe Rogan, the UFC’s veteran commentator. Zhang Weili, who had just secured her 21st consecutive win, was ecstatic with the win, saying, “I love Joanna Jedrzejczyk. She is a very good fighter, but I believe I am the best. I want to take high-level fights and represent China in the UFC.”
Jedrzejczyk, a former strawweight champion, was visibly emotional after the fight, with her face showing the marks of the intense five-round battle. She graciously congratulated Zhang Weili and praised her opponent’s fighting prowess. “I felt like I was Joanna Champion again, but unfortunately, I didn’t win the belt,” she said. “I’m just happy to be here and put on a good show.”
Both fighters received a standing ovation from the crowd, with fans commending their incredible athleticism and fighting spirit. The fight was heralded as one of the best women’s MMA bouts in history, with both fighters leaving it all in the octagon.
Zhang Weili’s win at UFC 248 cemented her position as the strawweight champion and the top fighter in the division, while Jedrzejczyk’s remarkable performance showed that she remains a force to be reckoned with in the UFC. Fans worldwide are eagerly awaiting their next octagon appearances, and the sport of MMA continues to grow in popularity and recognition.
