
After provocation Sean Strickland, Weili Zhang warns of the UFC 312. Photo: Reproduction/X
Behind the scenes at UFC, unexpected and curious moments can happen, and the most recent episode involving Sean Strickland e Weili Zhang It was no different. During a recording of UFC Embedded, the American challenged the Chinese woman to strike him in the abdomen, something that, according to him, would be part of a 'joke'. However, the champion responded seriously and quickly cut off the provocation.
“If I hit you, you might lose the fight,” Zhang said.
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The scene, which generated laughter and speculation on social media, occurred shortly before both prepared for their respective challenges in UFC 312. Fighters prepare for defining moments in their careers.
Strickland is trying to regain the middleweight belt (up to 83,9 kg) and seems to be fully focused on the rematch against the champion Dricus du Plessis. Zhang, the dominant champion in the 52,1 kg division, faces Tatiana Suarez placeholder image in the second most important fight of the night.
Sean Strickland, 33 years old, has a record of 29 wins and six losses. The American has already beaten big names such as Israel adesanya, Nassourdine Imavov e Paulo borrachinha.
At 35, Weili Zhang maintains a record of 25 positive results and three negative ones. The Chinese champion, who became one of the greatest fighters in the history of women's MMA, overcame opponents such as Joanna Jedrzejczyk e Rose namajunas.
Weili Zhang gives Sean Strickland a 'vacuum'
Sean Strickland Asked Weili Zhang to kick him in the abs, but she refused:
“If I punch you, you will miss your fight.”
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