Zhang defeated Joanna. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
One of the best MMA fights of all time reached a new level in the sport. During the UFC 326, event held this Saturday (7), in Las Vegas (USA), the organization announced the entry of the battle between zhang weili e Joanna Jedrzejczyk in its Hall of Fame, in the 'Historic Fights' section.
The duel, which became a classic, took place in 2020 and was impressive due to the skill and determination of the athletes. On that occasion, zhang weili She put her strawweight (up to 52,2 kg) title on the line for the first time and successfully defended it, but it was a tough fight. At the end of the 25 minutes that will forever be etched in the history of combat sports, the Chinese fighter defeated the Polish fighter by split decision.
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It's worth highlighting that the fight between the legendary professionals was so closely contested that many consider it the best in the history of women's MMA. In 2022, zhang weili e Joanna Jedrzejczyk They faced each other again, and the first one won once more, this time via a devastating and spectacular knockout in the second round.
Interestingly, Joanna was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame for the second time. In 2024, the Polish fighter joined the company's modern wing due to her achievements in the sport.
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