ZHANG WEILI NEWS

UFC 281 discussion thread UFC 281, featuring Israel Adesanya vs. Alex Pereira and Carla Esparza vs. Zhang Weili, takes place Saturday in New York. Discuss it here.

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

UFC 281 video: Carla Esparza, Zhang Weili face off one last time before strawweight title bout Watch the final faceoff between women’s strawweight champion Carla Esparza and former titleholder Zhang Weili before UFC 281 in New York.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

UFC 281 predictions: Who are we picking in the two title fights in New York? Check out our staff members’ picks for the UFC 281 main card, featuring Israel Adesanya vs. Alex Pereira and Carla Esparza vs. Zhang Weili.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Video: Does Carla Esparza have a shot at defending the title against Zhang Weili at UFC 281? Our “Spinning Back Clique” discusses the chances of Carla Esparza retaining the strawweight title at UFC 281.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

UFC 281 faceoff: Zhang Weili hears chants from crowd during staredown with Carla Esparza Reigning champion Carla Esparza and former champ Zhang Weili had their first UFC 281 faceoff at the pre-fight press conference.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Zhang Weili Not Threatened By Carla Esparza's Skills Ahead Of UFC 281 | Fightful News Former UFC strawweight champion, Zhang Weili, explained why she doesn't fear current champ, Carla Esparza's skills at all ahead of UFC 281.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • FIGHTFUL.COM

Carla Esparza on Zhang Weili before UFC 281: 'It doesn't really matter what she thinks or fears' Being doubted is nothing new for UFC champ Carla Esparza, who is feeling confident as an underdog against Zhang Weili.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Big favorite Zhang Weili says she has no fear of Carla Esparza in UFC 281 title fight She may be the challenger at UFC 281 on Saturday, but former women’s strawweight champion Zhang Weili is brimming with confidence.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

After 'bummer' over Rose Namajunas, UFC champ Carla Esparza 'excited to put it all on the line' vs. Zhang Weili Carla Esparza is hoping her title defense at UFC 281 against Zhang Weili can erase the criticism of her title win over Rose Namajunas.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

UFC 281: Make your predictions for Adesanya vs. Pereira, Esparza vs. Weili title fights We want your predictions for UFC 281 in New York with Israel Adesanya vs. Alex Pereira and Carla Esparza vs. Zhang Weili title fights.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

VIDEO: UFC 281 'Countdown' for Carla Esparza vs. Zhang Weili Watch the “Countdown” segment ahead of the anticipated UFC 281 title fight between strawweight champ Carla Esparza and Zhang Weili.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Rose Namajunas: Hard to count out Carla Esparza, but 'I'm definitely leaning more toward' Zhang Weili at UFC 281 Rose Namajunas has a vested interest in the upcoming strawweight title fight at UFC 281.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

VIDEO: Whoa! Zhang Weili shows off incredible strength by lifting Francis Ngannou onto her shoulder “I can’t believe that Zhang Weili just picked me up like I wasn’t 293lbs,” Francis Ngannou wrote. How do you think Carla Esparza feels?

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Esparza vs. Weili to co-main UFC 281 UFC strawweight champion Carla Esparza will defend her belt against Zhang Weili at UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Nov....

AUGUST 18, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Carla Esparza announces UFC 281 title fight vs. Zhang Weili The UFC women’s strawweight title will be on the line Nov. 12 at Madison Square Garden.

AUGUST 18, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Carla Esparza vs. Zhang Weili Scheduled For UFC 281 In November | Fightful News UFC strawweight champion Carla Esparza and former champ, Zhang Weili, are booked to co-headline UFC 281 on November 12 in New York City.

AUGUST 18, 2022 • FIGHTFUL.COM

Mackenzie Dern wants interim UFC title fight vs. Zhang Weili with Carla Esparza injured With champion Carla Esparza injured, Mackenzie Dern is “definitely interested” in an interim title fight with Zhang Weili.

JUNE 23, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Injured champ Carla Esparza won't rush into Zhang Weili fight: 'I'm not making the same mistake twice' UFC champion Carla Esparza is dealing with injuries and won’t be agreeing to a fight with Zhang Weili at UFC 281 in Abu Dhabi.

JUNE 21, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Twitter reacts to Zhang Weili's spinning backfist KO; Joanna Jedrzejczyk's retirement at UFC 275 See the top Twitter reactions to Zhang Weili’s KO win and Joanna Jedrzejczyk’s retirement at UFC 275.

JUNE 12, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

UFC 275 weigh-ins: Zhang Weili, Joanna Jedrzejczyk hit marks, face off before rematch The rematch between Zhang Weili and Joanna Jedrzejczyk is official after the pair weighed in and engaged in a final UFC 275 faceoff.

JUNE 10, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Weili Eyes Another Thriller in Jedrzejczyk Rematch at UFC 275 Weil rematches Joanna Jedrzejczyk on Saturday with a shot at the UFC's strawweight title on the line.

JUNE 10, 2022 • SI.COM

How to watch UFC 275: Glover Texeira vs. Jiri Prochazka ' Time, live stream, fight card, UFC on ESPN+ PPV price Plus the return of Joanna Jedrzejczyk for a rematch with Zhang Weili.

JUNE 10, 2022 • SYRACUSE.COM

Zhang Weili Excited About Potential Matchup With Carla Esparza Ahead Of UFC 275 ' Fightful News Former UFC strawweight champion, Zhang Weili, explained why she's excited by the idea of a potential matchup with current champ Carla Esparz...

JUNE 9, 2022 • FIGHTFUL.COM

Joanna Jedrzejczyk Talks Title Shot Stakes In Rematch With Zhang Weili At UFC 275 ' Fightful News Former UFC strawweight champion, Joanna Jedrzejczyk, reacted to the news if she wins this weekend at UFC 275, she'll receive a title shot.

JUNE 9, 2022 • FIGHTFUL.COM

UFC 275 preview, picks: Why Teixeira-Prochazka may not last long UFC 275 features two title fights, including the Zhang Weili-Joanna Jędrzejczyk rematch. Brett Appley previews three fights on the card.

JUNE 8, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM