Tag: Zhang Weili

The 2022 Knockdown News Fighter of the Year Nominees

2022 was a chaotic year for MMA. Upsets occurred. Eras came to an end. People lost their belts outside of the cage. And many, many others lost them inside the cage as well. To be a "Fighter of the Year" candidate in 2022 is to obtain excellence amid this turbulence. The nominees this year obtained … Continue reading The 2022 Knockdown News Fighter of the Year Nominees →

Strawweight Champion Carla Esparza To Face Former Titleholder Zhang Weili At UFC 281

UFC Strawweight Champion Carla Esparza will look to defend her belt for the first time later this year, facing former titleholder Zhang Weili at the promotion's November 12th pay-per-view event. The title fight between Esparza and Zhang was confirmed by Damon Martin of MMA Fighting on Thursday. The bout is part of UFC 281, which … Continue reading Strawweight Champion Carla Esparza To Face Former Titleholder Zhang Weili At UFC 281 →

Jiri Prochazka Submits Glover Teixeira Late To End Chaotic Battle, Earn UFC Light Heavyweight Championship

Jiri Prochazka became the new UFC Light Heavyweight Champion on Saturday night, submitting Glover Teixeira with just 28 seconds to spare in their five-round fight. Prochazka's victory headlined UFC 275, which took place at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Singapore. After a bloody and tiring near five rounds of action, Prochazka was able to submit … Continue reading Jiri Prochazka Submits Glover Teixeira Late To End Chaotic Battle, Earn UFC Light Heavyweight Championship →

UFC 275: Teixeira vs. Prochazka Preview

Just two years ago, Jiri Prochazka didn't even have a UFC fight under his belt. But fast-forward to now, the former RIZIN Light Heavyweight Champion has a chance to claim titleholder status in the main event of a pay-per-view card. The rapidly rising light heavyweight talent will face veteran 205-pound champ Glover Teixeira on Saturday … Continue reading UFC 275: Teixeira vs. Prochazka Preview →

UFC Looking To Book Zhang Weili vs. Joanna Jedrzejczyk Rematch For UFC 275

UFC is looking to book a rematch for one of the biggest strawweight fights in recent years. The promotion is currently in the process of booking a second bout between former UFC Strawweight Champions Zhang Weili and Joanna Jedrzejczyk for their June 11th event. News of the potential fight was reported last week by Marc … Continue reading UFC Looking To Book Zhang Weili vs. Joanna Jedrzejczyk Rematch For UFC 275 →

UFC 268: Usman vs. Covington 2 Live Coverage

UFC will return to the prestigious Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York, USA on Saturday night for UFC 268. The loaded pay-per-view lineup is set to include two title rematches at the top of the card. In the main event, Kamaru Usman will attempt to defend his UFC Welterweight Championship for the … Continue reading UFC 268: Usman vs. Covington 2 Live Coverage →

UFC Strawweight Champion Rose Namajunas To Face Zhang Weili In Rematch At UFC 268

Half a year after their first encounter, UFC Strawweight Champion Rose Namajunas and former titleholder Zhang Weili will meet in a rematch. Their second meeting will take place at the UFC 268 pay-per-view card, which is set to happen on November 6th at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York, USA. The new … Continue reading UFC Strawweight Champion Rose Namajunas To Face Zhang Weili In Rematch At UFC 268 →

The Strawweight Division’s Value

Fighters are building extensive legacies across numerous divisions in the UFC. At Saturday night's UFC 261 pay-per-view event, Kamaru Usman notched yet another title defense to his welterweight run, further clearing out a division that he has dominated since 2019. The victory gave him his fourth title defense, putting him just a little closer to … Continue reading The Strawweight Division’s Value →