UFC 275 saw a rematch of arguably the greatest women’s fight in UFC history as Zhang Weili and Joanna Jedrzejczyk clashed in the Octagon one last time.
Their March 2020 meeting for the women’s strawweight championship set the bar extremely high for their fight in Singapore on Saturday.
Zhang came out on top the first time, winning via decision after the two combined for a UFC women’s record 351 significant strikes.
Despite the fight ending the second round, it still lived up to its lofty expectations. Zhang landed the 10th spinning back fist knockout in UFC history and the first ever by a woman to secure the victory.
“I’m very, very happy for this fight,” Zhang said after the fight. “I told myself I would use all my assets to beat my opponent. I’m very, very calm and relaxed for this fight. I really want to say to Joanna, she is a fighter, she is a warrior.”
Following the rematch, superstars across the sporting landscape tipped their cap to both fighters for their exploits in the octagon.
Ohhhhhhhhhh! Weili!🫣😧😳🫣😳
— Kyler Murray (@K1) June 12, 2022
What a performance by Zhang! Always dangerous spinning back fist
— Chuck Liddell 🥶 (@ChuckLiddell) June 12, 2022
Spinning back forearm omgggg 🤯🤯
Zhang is a monster!! #UFC275— Mark Ingram II (@markingramII) June 12, 2022
That was slick and nasty! #UFC275
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) June 12, 2022
Wow no way
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) June 12, 2022
Omg Weili 😳🔥 #UFC275
— Vince Morales (@vandetta135) June 12, 2022
Wow that was incredible #UFC275
— Jared Gordon (@JFlashGordonMMA) June 12, 2022
Weili Zhang & Joanna Jędrzejczyk represent Women’s mma well. Skills , cardio and strength. Respect ladies . I can watch them fight all day ! #UFC275
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) June 12, 2022
Zhang Weili!!! She will not stop until she gets that gold back. The best strawweight in the world is back! 🏆 #ufc275
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) June 12, 2022
Jedrzejczyk announced her retirement following the first non-title loss of her career.
“I’m retired guys,” Jedrzejczyk said. “I love you so much. UFC, Dana [White], I’m so sorry I let you down. It’s been 20 years. I’m turning 35 this year. I want to be a mom. I want to be a businesswoman. I appreciate you all, I love you guys.”
Support poured in on social media with stars praising Jedrzejczyk for her illustrious career.
Congratulations @joannamma on your retirement #alwaysachamp #UFC275
— KAMARU USMAN (@USMAN84kg) June 12, 2022
Congrats @joannamma!! One of my favorite champs ever!! Thanks for everything!! ❤️❤️❤️ #UFC275
— Mark Ingram II (@markingramII) June 12, 2022
Thank you @joannamma! #UFC275
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) June 12, 2022
Thank you @joannamma 🙏 a champion a legend.
— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) June 12, 2022
What a legacy Joanna has left to the sport of mma. Incredible athlete and champion. #ufc275
— Megan Anderson (@MeganA_mma) June 12, 2022
Hell of a career. Shout out to JJ 🙌🏿
— Sodiq Yusuff (@Super_Sodiq) June 12, 2022
Thank you for all the entertainment throughout the years @joannamma! Absolute legend!!! 🙏🙌 #UFC275
— Jeff Molina (@jmolina_125) June 12, 2022
Zhang is now expected to face Carla Esparza next for the women’s strawweight championship.
“Carla Esparza, I heard there’s an event in Abu Dhabi,” Zhang said. “I want to invite you to find me in Abu Dhabi.”
