Tag: Zhang Weili

UFC 261: Usman vs. Masvidal 2 Live Coverage

UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman will attempt to continue his dominant reign as champion when fighting Jorge Masvidal in a rematch at UFC 261. The five-round bout headlines a packed card from the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida, USA, which also includes UFC's Strawweight and Flyweight Champions on the main card. Follow along … Continue reading UFC 261: Usman vs. Masvidal 2 Live Coverage →

UFC Looking To Book Strawweight Champ Zhang Weili vs. Rose Namajunas For UFC 261

UFC Strawweight Champion Zhang Weili could make her return on April 24th, as plans are forming for her to fight Rose Namajunas at UFC 261. News of the potential title fight was first reported by Ariel Helwani of ESPN. Should the fight be confirmed, it will join a lineup that does not have a confirmed … Continue reading UFC Looking To Book Strawweight Champ Zhang Weili vs. Rose Namajunas For UFC 261 →

Breaking Down The UFC Strawweight Division After UFC 248

Last weekend delivered one of the most exciting and action packed fights the UFC strawweight has ever seen. After five rounds of stand-up combat, Zhang Weili retained her UFC Strawweight Championship against Joanna Jedrzejczyk in a split decision. With the win, Zhang made her first defence of the belt she won in August. With a … Continue reading Breaking Down The UFC Strawweight Division After UFC 248 →

Strawweights Overshadow Main Event At UFC 248

If you could rearrange a card knowing exactly how it would turn out, UFC 248's headline fight wouldn't be "Adesanya vs. Romero." In what some are calling the fight of the year, Zhang Weili and Joanna Jedrzejczyk captivated fans in the co-main event slot of UFC 248. And while not being in the headline spot … Continue reading Strawweights Overshadow Main Event At UFC 248 →

Zhang Weili Makes First UFC Strawweight Championship Defence In Split Decision Against Joanna Jedrzejczyk

Zhang Weili made the first defence of her UFC Strawweight Championship on Saturday, getting a split decision (48-47, 48-47 & 48-47) win after a five round battle against Joanna Jedrzejczyk. The win was on the co-main event of UFC 248 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The fight was mostly a stand-up … Continue reading Zhang Weili Makes First UFC Strawweight Championship Defence In Split Decision Against Joanna Jedrzejczyk →

UFC 248: Adesanya vs. Romero Live Coverage

On Saturday night, UFC will present UFC 248, featuring two championship fights. The main event sees "The Last Stylebender" Israel Adesanya face Yoel Romero in a UFC Middleweight Championship fight. The co-main has Zhang Weili put her UFC Strawweight Championship up against Joanna Jedrzejczyk. Follow the action from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, … Continue reading UFC 248: Adesanya vs. Romero Live Coverage →

UFC 248: Adesanya vs. Romero Preview

Returning to Las Vegas, UFC presents a two-championship card at UFC 248. The main event sees UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya put his belt on the line for the first time, fighting Yoel Romero. The co-main sees fellow newly crowned fighter Zhang Weili fight Joanna Jedrzejczyk for the UFC Strawweight Championship. From the T-Mobile Arena … Continue reading UFC 248: Adesanya vs. Romero Preview →