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Greatest Women's Fight Ever Enters UFC Hall of Fame
9 Mar
Summary
- Weili Zhang and Joanna Jedrzejczyk's first fight is heading to the UFC Hall of Fame.
- The strawweight title bout is the first women's fight inducted into the Hall of Fame.
- The fight saw a record 351 significant strikes landed by both fighters.
The legendary first encounter between Weili Zhang and Joanna Jedrzejczyk is set to be enshrined in the UFC Hall of Fame this summer. This prestigious induction into the "Fight Wing" marks a historic moment as it is the first women's fight to receive this honor.
The strawweight championship bout occurred on March 7, 2020, in Las Vegas. During the thrilling 25-minute contest, Zhang and Jedrzejczyk landed a combined total of 351 significant strikes, setting a new record for a women's bout in the UFC. Despite Jedrzejczyk fighting through a significant hematoma, Zhang secured a hard-fought split-decision victory. This fight was also recognized as Sherdog.com's "Fight of the Year" for 2020.
Zhang and Jedrzejczyk met again at UFC 275, where Zhang delivered a decisive knockout. Jedrzejczyk subsequently retired from the sport following this rematch.
