The matchup between strawweight champ Weili Zhang and former champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk should simply be remembered as one of the best UFC title fights in history. The fast-paced battle was a deserving winner of “Fight of the Night” honors. By the time Zhang Weili and Joanna Jedrzejczyk completed 25 minutes of beating each other up at UFC 248, there was one question on everyone’s mind: … We all want to set an example for the kids. Drakkar Klose via knockout (punches) – Round 2, 1:00, Neil Magny def. Joanna Jedrzejczyk via split decision (48-47, 47-48, 48-47). Zhang was more active, but less active and less accurate. The win gave Zhang her 21st straight victory. I’ve written about crime, technology, fitness, and entertainment for a variety of. I make my home in Baltimore, MD. Saparbek Safarov via submission (arm-triangle choke) – Round 1, 2:58, Gerald Meerschaert def. All four of her losses have come in title fights. Beneil Dariush def. Despite Joanna Jedrzejczyk's horror hematoma champion Weili Zhang was also left battered and bruised as she defended her strawweight crown. We don’t want any trash talk here in the Octagon. Austin Hubbard via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28), Rodolfo Vieira def. Joanna Jedrzejczyk thinks a rematch with Weili Zhang would be a good thing on all ends, especially since it could net her a big payday. Joanna Jedrzejczyk insists "ugly" UFC welterweight Colby Covington was lying about her affair with ATT teammate Jorge Masvidal. UFC 248 Full Fight video. 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I am a freelance writer who has covered a wide variety of topics over the years. The difference in the strikes were that by the end of the fight Jedrzejczyk was the worse for wear. I’ve written about crime, technology, fitness, and entertainment for a variety of outlets. Thanks for signing up. Jamall Emmers via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28), Danaa Batgerel def. The battle of undefeateds was a mismatch, as the middleweight champ improved to 20-0. I am a freelance writer who has covered a wide variety of topics over the years. The prevailing feeling heading into this contest was that it would pit Jedrzejczyk’s volume striking against the equally active but more powerful striking of Zhang. “It was a great performance,” Zhang said after she was declared the winner by split decision. Here is what happened in the fight — Both fighters threw over 783 strikes combined in this fight, 768 of the strikes were significant strikes. By: Dave Doyle. Twitter reacts to Zhang Weili's epic title defense against Joanna Jedrzejczyk at UFC 248 The leg kicks from Jedrzejczyk seemingly took a toll on Weili … Zhang and Jedrzejczyk touched gloves at the start of their 115-pound bout and then threw caution to the wind, with each fighter looking for the knockout over the course of the next 25 minutes. Anyone claiming the co-main event of last night’s UFC 248 fight card was one of the best women’s title fights in UFC history better rethink that statement. All Rights Reserved, This is a BETA experience. Zhang Weili def. Rose Namajunas does not consider the Weili Zhang vs. Joanna Jedrzejczyk strawweight title fight to be the best ever because it lacked defense. Jose Quinonez via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 2:02, Mark Madsen def. You may opt-out by. That’s how things played out over the course of the 25-minute scrap. Jedrzejczyk landed 186 significant strikes for an accuracy rate of 50 percent. Jedrzejczyk is now 2-4 dating back to November 2017. © 2020 Forbes Media LLC. We’re all martial artists. Watch now Zhang Weili vs Joanna Jedrzejczyk Full Fight Video in HD quality. The main card streamed on ESPN+ following prelims on ESPN and ESPN+. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! Here is a look at the stats of the two women who competed In last night’s co-main event. UFC 248 took place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 07: Zhang Weili of China celebrates after her split-decision victory over ... [+] Joanna Jedrzejczyk of Poland in their UFC strawweight championship fight during the UFC 248 event at T-Mobile Arena on March 07, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Li Jingliang via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27), Alex Oliveira def. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC), Impact 50: Investors Seeking Profit — And Pushing For Change. 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