ZHANG WEILI NEWS

Dana White confirms Zhang Weili vs. Joanna Jedrzejczyk 2 will 'definitely' be a title eliminator at UFC 275 A rematch of an all-time great fight now has even higher stakes.

JUNE 7, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Joanna Jedrzejczyk: UFC 275 rematch with Zhang Weili will be a 'medical procedure' Joanna Jedrzejczyk said she’ll he “violent, but smart” in her anticipated UFC 275 rematch with Zhang Weili.

JUNE 7, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Joanna Jedrzejczyk 'willing to do five rounds' in UFC 275 rematch against Zhang Weili Five rounds in the rematch is no problem for one-half of the greatest women’s MMA fights in history.

APRIL 27, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Joanna Jedrzejczyk's 'No. 1 interest' is Zhang Weili rematch or 'big fight' in UFC return Joanna Jedrzejczyk is only looking to fight the upper echelon of the UFC strawweight division in her return.

MARCH 8, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Zhang Weili sensed the gameplan was correct, but lacked execution in rematch against Rose Namajunas at UFC 268 Zhang Weili came up short in her attempt to reclaim the strawweight title, but believes she was on the right path.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Rose Namajunas keeps the 115-pound championship with a split decision over Zhang Weili. The bout was close but Namajunas proved an effective counterpuncher.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • NYTIMES.COM

Halle Berry oversees Namjunas, Weili staredown Halle Berry was on hand to oversee the Rose Namjunas vs Zhang Weili 2 staredown in New York.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • SKY.COM

Video: UFC 268 'Countdown' for Rose Namajunas vs. Zhang Weili 2 Did you miss the debut of UFC 268 “Countdown” or just want to watch it again? Check out the co-main event preview now.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Eddie Cha: Ex-UFC champs Zhang Weili, Deiveson Figueiredo thriving with Fight Ready MMA Zhang Weili and Deiveson Figueiredo have made a change in training environment ahead of their upcoming UFC title rematches.

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Rose Namajunas vs. Zhang Weili 2 among latest additions to official UFC 268 card UFC 268 is officially on tap for New York City – and the card is already stacked.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Rose Namajunas Retakes U.F.C. Title by Defeating Chinese Star Zhang Weili The American took Zhang down in Jacksonville, Fla., in less than 90 seconds. Kamaru Usman retained his welterweight title against Jorge Masv...

APRIL 25, 2021 • NYTIMES.COM

Twitter reacts to Rose Namajunas' title-winning KO of Zhang Weili at UFC 261 UFC 261: Twitter reacts to Zhang Weili’s title defense over Namajunas See the top Twitter reactions to Rose Namajunas’ title win over Zhang...

APRIL 25, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Can Zhang Weili be stopped? Experts break down the UFC's strawweight champ Zhang Weili has not lost a fight since her professional debut in 2013. Is Rose Namajunas the one to dethrone her on Saturday at UFC 261?

APRIL 23, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

China’s Best Mixed Martial Arts Fighter Hits Like a Girl In China, she’s a symbol of women’s rights and a national hero. But Zhang Weili, who defends her U.F.C. title in Florida on Saturday, only c...

APRIL 23, 2021 • NYTIMES.COM

Inspired by success of Zhang Weili, Song Kenan sees more Chinese champions coming to UFC After 13 months away from competition, Song Kenan is anxious to resume his fighting career – both for himself and his country.

MARCH 18, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Zhang Weili moderately favored over Rose Namajunas at UFC 261 UFC strawweight champion Zhang Weili is the betting favorite heading into her second title defense.

MARCH 17, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Zhang Weili vs. Rose Namajunas title fight targeted for UFC 261 headliner The UFC strawweight title will be on the line for the first time in nearly 14 months when Zhang Weili returns against Rose Namajunas.

FEBRUARY 27, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Dana White: UFC looking to do Zhang Weili vs. Rose Namajunas – in Asia The UFC has only promoted events in Las Vegas and Abu Dhabi since June.

JANUARY 11, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Zhang Weili vs. Joanna Jedrzejczyk: 2020 MMA Fight of the Year In arguably the most unique year in UFC history, one fight stood above all others: the greatest in women's MMA history.

DECEMBER 23, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

UFC strawweight champion Zhang Weili challenges Rose Namajunas UFC strawweight champ Zhang Weili wants a shot at former champ Rose Namajunas, who hasn't fought since suffering two COVID-19 deaths in her...

MAY 28, 2020 • YARDBARKER.COM

UFC champ Zhang wants Namajunas: 'She would be a good challenge' UFC strawweight champion Zhang Weili wants to fight former champ Rose Namajunas in her second title defense, she told ESPN's Ariel Helwani o...

MAY 28, 2020 • THESCORE.COM

Zhang Weili, Israel Adesanya keep title belts at UFC 248

Zhang Weili defended her UFC strawweight championship with a spectacularly brutal split-decision victory over former champion Joanna Jedrzej...

MARCH 8, 2020