UFC 275: Zhang Weili secures stunning spinning-back fist KO of Joanna Jedrzejczyk, who announces shock retirement in Singapore
- Zhang finishes fellow former champ in style at Singapore Indoor Stadium, with wild rematch living up to the hype
- Polish veteran Jedrzejczyk then places her gloves on the Octagon canvas and calls it a day on a storied career
Zhang Weili secured a stunning walk-off, spinning-back fist KO of Joanna Jedrzejczyk in the second round of a wild UFC 275 rematch that lived up to the hype at Singapore Indoor Stadium.
There was even more drama immediately after the bout finished on Sunday morning, when Polish former strawweight champion Jedrzejczyk then placing her gloves on the Octagon canvas and announcing a shock retirement.
The spectacular finish came at 2:28 of the second round after the two had gone hell for leather in the opening stanza.
“She surprised me with the back fist … Good one,” the Pole told UFC commentator Jon Anik in a post-fight interview. “I was preparing for a really tough fight. I didn’t expect Weili to be that tough. Strong, strong, strong.”
“I love life so much. I’m retired guys,” the American Top Team star added.
“It’s been 20 years. I’m turning 35 this year. I want to be a mum. I want to be a business woman. I’ve been training two decades, more than half my life. I love you guys.”
Chinese superstar Zhang has now earned herself another crack at the strawweight belt, currently held by Carla Esparza.