One of the greatest fights in UFC history will take its rightful place in the UFC Hall of Fame. During tonight’s broadcast, it was announced that Zhang Weili vs. Joanna Jedrzejczyk will be inducted into the Fight Wing.
The women’s strawweight title fight took place at UFC 248 in 2020. It was an thrilling back-and-forth bout that saw Weili earn a split decision victory to retain her title.
Both fighters left it all in the octagon and were rightfully celebrated after the fight was over. During the UFC 326 broadcast on CBS, a video package aired, which made the induction official.
Many notable figures, including Dana White and Joe Rogan, reflected on the legendary clash and the atmosphere at T-Mobile Arena that night. White even acknowledged it as one of the greatest fights he had ever seen. That is high praise and carries significant with, considering he has been cageside for many legendary fights.
“I knew that fight was going to be ridiculous. You have these two incredibly talented savages, who wanted that belt more than anything,” White said during the video package. “It’s definitely a Hall of Fame fight, it’s one of the best fight I’ve seen ever.”
Former UFC Strawweight Champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk Becomes Two-Time Hall of Famer
Joanna Jedrzejczyk will make history during International Fight Week. The former strawweight champion will become the first female fighter to become a two-time UFC Hall of Famer.
Jedrzejczyk, who retired from MMA in 2022, was inducted into the Modern Wing of the UFC Hall of Fame class of 2024. That well-deserved induction acknowledged her legendary career and record-setting UFC women’s strawweight title reign.
She defeated Carla Esparza at UFC 185 to capture the title and made five successful title defenses.
In addition, Jedrzejczyk set a promotional record for most women’s title fights with 10.
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