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UFC 275 results: Zhang Weili sends Joanna Jedrzejczyk into retirement after spinning backfist KO

Zhang Weili scored one of the best KOs of 2022, putting out Joanna Jedrzejczyk with an insane spinning backfist at UFC 275.

SINGAPORE – [autotag]Zhang Weili[/autotag] might’ve become the front runner for Knockout of the Year.

The former UFC strawweight champion had a career highlight finish Saturday when she knocked out [autotag]Joanna Jedrzejczyk[/autotag] with an insane spinning backfist in their rematch at UFC 275. The official stoppage came at the 2:28 mark of Round 2.

This 115-pound contest was designated by UFC president Dana White as a title eliminator bout. Weili (22-3 MMA, 6-2 UFC) is now expected to challenge champion Carla Esparza in the near future.

“Carla Esparza, I heard there’s an event in Abu Dhabi, and I want to invite you to fight me Abu Dhabi,” Weili said through an interpreter in her octagon interview. “It’s not your territory. It’s not my territory. Let’s be in Abu Dhabi and fight together.”

Jedrzejczyk (16-5 MMA, 10-5 UFC) also had an opportunity on the mic, which she used to announce her retirement. The former UFC strawweight champion took off her gloves and left them in the octagon.

“It’s been 20 years,” Jedrzejczyk said. “I’m turning 35 this year. I want to be a mom. I want to be a business woman. I’ve been training two decades, more than half of my life. I appreciate you all. I love you guys.”

The knockout of Jedrzejczyk came after a wild, chaotic fight that was shaping up as one of the best of 2022.

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In the first round, Jedrzejczyk and Weili mixed it up with powerful punches and kicks that had fans going wild. Two minutes in, Weili went for a takedown and got it. She began to drop solid ground-and-pound on Jedrzejczyk immediately. Weili was relentless with her top pressure. She had full mount with a minute-and-a-half remaining in the round. Jedrzejczyk eventually found her way to the feet in the last 30 seconds and landed a massive left hook on Weili, who ate it well. Both fighters brawled it out till the bell.

The high pace followed in Round 2. Jedrzejczyk landed hard leg kicks, but Weili answered with her own. Weili attempted a throw but missed and got cracked with a combination on her way up. Shortly after, in an exchange while Jedrzejczyk rushed in, Weili spun and connected with the fight-ending blow.

With this result, Weili bounced back from her first setback in the UFC. She was coming off two consecutive losses to Rose Namajunas in which she lost her UFC strawweight title and then failed to regain it as a challenger. The pair of defeats marked Weili’s first losses in the UFC and the first time she had back-to-back losses in her 10-year career. Prior to the skid, Weili was on a 21-fight winning streak.

Up-to-the-minute UFC 275 results include:

  • Zhang Weili def. Joanna Jedrzejczyk via knockout (spinning backfist) – Round 2, 2:28
  • Jake Matthews def. Andre Fialho via knockout (punches) – Round 2, 2:24
  • Jack Della Maddalena def. Ramazan Emeev via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 2:32
  • Josh Culibao def. Seungwoo Choi via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
  • Hayisaer Maheshate def. Steve Garcia via knockout (punch) – Round 1, 1:14
  • Brendan Allen def. Jacob Malkoun via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
  • Kyung Ho Kang def. Danaa Batgerel via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
  • Silvana Gomez Juarez def. Na Liang via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 1:22
  • Joselyne Edwards def. Ramona Pascual via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

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Twitter reacts to Zhang Weili’s spinning backfist KO; Joanna Jedrzejczyk’s retirement at UFC 275

See the top Twitter reactions to Zhang Weili’s KO win and Joanna Jedrzejczyk’s retirement at UFC 275.

Twitter reacts to Zhang Weili’s victory over Joanna Jedrzejczyk at UFC 275

[autotag]Zhang Weili[/autotag] now has two victories over [autotag]Joanna Jedrzejczyk[/autotag] after coming out victories in their rematch on Saturday at UFC 275.

Weili (22-3 MMA, 6-2 UFC) bounced back from a two-fight losing skid when she earned a second-round spinning backfist knockout victory over Jedrzejczyk (16-5 MMA, 10-5 UFC) in a rematch of their Fight of the Year from March 2020.

After the loss, Jedrzejczyk retired from MMA competition.

With the win, Weili puts herself in prominent position to get a rematch with newly minted 115-pound titleholder Carla Esparza (19-6 MMA, 10-4 UFC).

Check below for the top Twitter reactions to Weili’s victory over Jedrzejczyk at UFC 275.

UFC 275: Zhang Weili vs. Joanna Jedrzejczyk odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s UFC 275 odds and lines between Zhang Weili and Joanna Jedrzejczyk, with MMA picks, tips and predictions.

In a women’s strawweight bout on the main card, Zhang Weili and Joanna Jedrzejczyk meet Saturday at UFC 275 at Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, Singapore. Below, we analyze the UFC 275 Zhang vs. Jedrzejczyk odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

The fights can be viewed on ESPN+ with the early prelims starting at 7 p.m. ET, the prelims on ESPN2/ESPN+ at 8 p.m. ET and the main card on pay-per-view at 10 p.m. ET.

Zhang has lost back-to-back championship bouts to Rose Namajunas, including last time out in Nov. 2021 at UFC 268. The last time these fighters met, in March 2020, many fight fans well remember.

Jedrzejczyk posted a photo wearing a gas mask, joking about the coronavirus outbreak in China. The Chinese fighter did not appreciate it at all, and obviously remembered it well. In their UFC 248 bout at the UFC’s APEX Facility, Zhang battered, bruised and literally rearranged the face of Jedrzejczyk, as the Polish fighter became a meme with her swollen face and ugly injuries.

That loss was the last time we saw Jedrzejczyk, as she has needed all 15 months to recover from her facial injuries. She enters just 2-4 across the past six fights, and she has ended up going the distance in 5 straight, and 9 of the past 10 outings.

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UFC 275 Zhang vs. Jedrzejczyk odds and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:30 a.m. ET.

  • Fight result (2-way line): Zhang -165 (bet $165 to win $100) | Jedrzejczyk +130 (bet $100 to win $130)
  • Total Rounds Over 2.5 (-340) | Under 2.5 (+220)
  • Will the fight go the distance? Yes (-240) | No (+165)

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UFC 275 Zhang vs. Jedrzejczyk picks and predictions

Records: Zhang (21-3-0) | Jedrzejczyk (16-4-0)

Fight result (2-way line or money line)

ZHANG (-165) is a good bet to play just straight up on the 2-way line. She destroyed Jedrzejczyk, literally, in their last meeting. It’s hard to envision this one going any differently, although this time Zhang won’t have the anger of Jedrzejczyk poking fun at her country to fuel her fire.

Zhang has gone the distance in 3 of the past 5 fights, while Jedrzejczyk has needed the help of the judges in 9 of the past 10 outings. Take ZHANG BY POINTS (+140) for the method of victory, too.

Over/Under (O/U)

Yes (-240): Fight to go the distance is too expensive, costing you nearly 2 1/2 times your return. Over 2.5 Rounds (-340) is even more expensive, and just not worth it.

PASS, and just stick to the 2-way line and/or Method of Victory wager.

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UFC 275 ‘Embedded,’ No. 6: ‘It’s go time!’

Check out the latest episode of UFC 275 “Embedded” from Singapore.

The UFC heads to Singapore on Saturday for its sixth pay-per-view of the year, which means the “Embedded” fight-week video series is back to document what’s happening behind the scenes.

UFC 275 takes place at Singapore Indoor Stadium in Singapore. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN and early prelims on ESPN+.

UFC 275 features a title-fight doubleheader. In the main event, [autotag]Glover Teixeira[/autotag] (33-7 MMA, 16-5 UFC) meets [autotag]Jiri Prochazka[/autotag] (28-3-1 MMA, 2-0 UFC). The co-main event will see women’s flyeight champ [autotag]Valentina Shevchenko[/autotag] (22-3 MMA, 11-2 UFC) meet contender [autotag]Taila Santos[/autotag] (19-1 MMA, 4-1 UFC).

Additionally, a pair of former strawweight title holders run it back as [autotag]Joanna Jedrzejczyk[/autotag] (16-4 MMA, 10-4 UFC) takes on [autotag]Zhang Weili[/autotag] (21-3 MMA, 5-2 UFC) in a rematch of their 2020 FOTY.

The sixth and final episode of “Embedded” follows the featured fighters while they get ready for fight week. Here is the UFC’s description of the episode from YouTube:

Jiri Prochazka cuts weight then takes in Road to UFC in the arena. At an old-school weigh-in with fans, foes face off: Champ Glover Teixeira vs Prochazka, champ Valentina Shevchenko vs Taila Santos, and former champs Weili Zhang vs Joanna Jedrzejczyk.

Watch the episode in the video above and check out the previous episodes below.

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UFC 275 ‘Embedded,’ No. 5: ‘I’m ready for five rounds, but I will do everything to finish it sooner’

Check out the latest episode of UFC 275 “Embedded” from Singapore.

The UFC heads to Singapore on Saturday for its sixth pay-per-view of the year, which means the “Embedded” fight-week video series is back to document what’s happening behind the scenes.

UFC 275 takes place at Singapore Indoor Stadium in Singapore. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN and early prelims on ESPN+.

UFC 275 features a title-fight doubleheader. In the main event, [autotag]Glover Teixeira[/autotag] (33-7 MMA, 16-5 UFC) meets [autotag]Jiri Prochazka[/autotag] (28-3-1 MMA, 2-0 UFC). The co-main event will see women’s flyeight champ [autotag]Valentina Shevchenko[/autotag] (22-3 MMA, 11-2 UFC) meet contender [autotag]Taila Santos[/autotag] (19-1 MMA, 4-1 UFC).

Additionally, a pair of former strawweight title holders run it back as [autotag]Joanna Jedrzejczyk[/autotag] (16-4 MMA, 10-4 UFC) takes on [autotag]Zhang Weili[/autotag] (21-3 MMA, 5-2 UFC) in a rematch of their 2020 FOTY.

The fifth episode of “Embedded” follows the featured fighters while they get ready for fight week. Here is the UFC’s description of the episode from YouTube:

Jiri Prochazka unwinds with a workout. Weili Zhang enjoys seeing Joanna Jedrzejczyk. Jack Della Maddalena plans a finish. Champ Valentina Shevchenko talks to the commentary team. Taila Santos trains; champ Glover Teixeira weighs Mike Bisping. UFC 275 is on Saturday, June 11.

Watch the episode in the video above and check out the previous episodes below.

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UFC 275 weigh-ins: Zhang Weili, Joanna Jedrzejczyk hit marks, face off before rematch

The rematch between Zhang Weili and Joanna Jedrzejczyk is official after the pair weighed in and engaged in a final UFC 275 faceoff.

SINGAPORE – The rematch between [autotag]Zhang Weili[/autotag] and [autotag]Joanna Jedrzejczyk[/autotag] is just one sleep away after the pair engaged in their final faceoff ahead of UFC 275.

Weili (22-3 MMA, 6-2 UFC) and Jedrzejczyk (16-5 MMA, 10-5 UFC) put on the 2020 Fight of the Year in the first encounter, and they’ll attempt to put on an encore in Saturday’s featured bout at Singapore Indoor Stadium. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN and ESPN+.

What would traditionally be a ceremonial weigh-in was the official weigh-in for this particular event. Jedrzejczyk was first to the scale, weighing 116 pounds for her return to action from a 27-month layoff. Weili, meanwhile, tipped the scale at 116, as well.

Jedrzejczyk hasn’t competed since falling short by split decision in the first meeting at UFC 248 in March 2020, while Weili has gone on to lose back-to-back fights against Rose Namajunas.

Check out the video above to see Weili and Jedrzejczyk face off.

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UFC 275 weigh-in results and live video stream

Check out the results from the UFC 275 weigh-ins and watch the fighters face off before they meet in the cage.

SINGAPORE – MMA Junkie is on scene and reporting live from Friday’s UFC 275 fighter weigh-ins, which kick off at 9 a.m. ET (6 a.m. PT).

The UFC 275 weigh-ins will be just one event that doubles as both the official weigh-ins and ceremonial faceoffs in bout order, which you can watch in the video above. The weigh-ins take place at Singapore Indoor Stadium, which also hosts Saturday’s main card that streams on ESPN+ pay-per-view and prelims on ESPN2 and ESPN+.

Among those weighing in are light heavyweight champion [autotag]Glover Teixeira[/autotag] and [autotag]Jiri Prochazka[/autotag], who meet in the main event. Also, women’s flyweight champion [autotag]Valentina Shevchenko[/autotag] looks for her seventh consecutive title defense when she takes on [autotag]Taila Santos[/autotag]. UFC 275 also features a highly anticipated rematch between former strawweight champions [autotag]Zhang Weili[/autotag] and [autotag]Joanna Jedrzejczyk[/autotag].

The full UFC 275 weigh-in results include:

MAIN CARD (ESPN+ pay-per-view, 10 p.m. ET)

  • Champ Glover Teixeira vs. Jiri Prochazka – for light heavyweight title
  • Champ Valentina Shevchenko vs. Taila Santos – for women’s flyweight title
  • Joanna Jedrzejczyk vs. Zhang Weili
  • Jack Della Maddalena vs. Ramazan Emeev

PRELIMINARY CARD (ESPN2/ESPN+, 8 p.m. ET)

  • Seungwoo Choi vs. Josh Culibao
  • Brendan Allen vs. Jacob Malkoun
  • Steve Garcia vs. Hayisaer Maheshate
  • Danaa Batgerel vs. Kyung Ho Kang

PRELIMINARY CARD (ESPN+, 6:30 p.m. ET)

  • Andre Fialho vs. Jake Matthews
  • Silvana Gomez Juarez vs. Liang Na
  • Joselyne Edwards vs. Ramona Pascual

UFC 275 ‘Embedded,’ No. 4: This is Glover Teixeira doing ‘light’ work

Check out the latest episode of UFC 275 “Embedded” from Singapore.

The UFC heads to Singapore on Saturday for its sixth pay-per-view of the year, which means the “Embedded” fight-week video series is back to document what’s happening behind the scenes.

UFC 275 takes place at Singapore Indoor Stadium in Singapore. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN and early prelims on ESPN+.

UFC 275 features a title-fight doubleheader. In the main event, [autotag]Glover Teixeira[/autotag] (33-7 MMA, 16-5 UFC) meets [autotag]Jiri Prochazka[/autotag] (28-3-1 MMA, 2-0 UFC). The co-main event will see women’s flyeight champ [autotag]Valentina Shevchenko[/autotag] (22-3 MMA, 11-2 UFC) meet contender [autotag]Taila Santos[/autotag] (19-1 MMA, 4-1 UFC).

Additionally, a pair of former strawweight title holders run it back as [autotag]Joanna Jedrzejczyk[/autotag] (16-4 MMA, 10-4 UFC) takes on [autotag]Zhang Weili[/autotag] (21-3 MMA, 5-2 UFC) in a rematch of their 2020 FOTY.

The fourth episode of “Embedded” follows the featured fighters while they get ready for fight week. Here is the UFC’s description of the episode from YouTube:

Jiri Prochazka checks out Singapore. Champ Glover Teixeira celebrates an anniversary. Joanna Jedrzejczyk has a new plan for Weili Zhang. Talia Santos aims to dethrone champ Valentina Shevchenko. UFC 275 is on Saturday, June 11.

Watch the episode in the video above and check out the previous episodes below.

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UFC 275 ‘Embedded,’ No. 3: A warm greeting between Joanna Jedrzejczyk and Valentina Shevchenko

Check out the latest episode of UFC 275 “Embedded” from Singapore.

The UFC heads to Singapore on Saturday for its sixth pay-per-view of the year, which means the “Embedded” fight-week video series is back to document what’s happening behind the scenes.

UFC 275 takes place at Singapore Indoor Stadium in Singapore. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN and early prelims on ESPN+.

UFC 275 features a title-fight doubleheader. In the main event, [autotag]Glover Teixeira[/autotag] (33-7 MMA, 16-5 UFC) meets [autotag]Jiri Prochazka[/autotag] (28-3-1 MMA, 2-0 UFC). The co-main event will see women’s flyeight champ [autotag]Valentina Shevchenko[/autotag] (22-3 MMA, 11-2 UFC) meet contender [autotag]Taila Santos[/autotag] (19-1 MMA, 4-1 UFC).

Additionally, a pair of former strawweight title holders run it back as [autotag]Joanna Jedrzejczyk[/autotag] (16-4 MMA, 10-4 UFC) takes on [autotag]Zhang Weili[/autotag] (21-3 MMA, 5-2 UFC) in a rematch of their 2020 FOTY.

The third episode of “Embedded” follows the featured fighters while they get ready for fight week. Here is the UFC’s description of the episode from YouTube:

Champ Valentina Shevchenko trains hard for Talia Santos. Zhang Weili sees a wide-open division. Champ Glover Teixeira reminisces with Forrest Griffin. Jiri Prochazka checks his gear; Joanna Jedrzejczyk greets a heroine. Stars shine at open workouts. UFC 275 is on Saturday, June 11.

Watch the episode in the video above and check out the previous episodes below.

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Mike Brown expects higher pace from Joanna Jedrzejczyk and Zhang Weili at UFC 275: ‘We’re gonna see fireworks’

“This allows you to put on the gas a little bit earlier and go higher volume right from the jump so that’s what I expect.”

SINGAPORE – With [autotag]Joanna Jedrzejczyk[/autotag] and [autotag]Zhang Weili[/autotag]’s rematch at UFC 275 being three rounds, Mike Brown envisions a more furious start.

Jedrzejczyk (16-4 MMA, 10-4 UFC) and Weili (21-3 MMA, 5-2 UFC) went to war for 25 minutes at UFC 248, where Weili edged out Jedrzejczyk in arguably the greatest female fight in the promotion’s history.

The pair will run things back Saturday at Singapore Indoor Stadium (the main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN2 and ESPN+), and with two less rounds to work this time, Jedrzejczyk’s head coach Brown of American Top Team sees both ladies getting off to a faster start.

“I think that’s really the only difference is pace,” Brown told MMA Junkie. “Everyone gives it their all in training for a three or a five. The only thing different is the pace. This allows you to put on the gas a little bit earlier and go higher volume right from the jump so that’s what I expect. I expect action from bell to bell. You have two confident athletes that 100 percent believe in themselves, believe they’re gonna win and they’re both high-volume strikers that believe in themselves so I think we’re gonna see fireworks.”

Former strawweight queen Jedrzejczyk hasn’t competed since losing to Weili in March 2020, but now finds herself on the cusp of another title shot if she can avenge her loss.

Jedrzejczyk almost regained her title when she stood toe-to-toe with Weili, but Brown thinks the damage she took, which included a massive hematoma, likely cost her in the judges’ eyes.

“It was a very close fight,” Brown said. “I think Jedrzejczyk landed more strikes, but I think the damage is what maybe fell in Weili’s favor. It wasn’t an easy fight to score, it could have gone many different ways, but there’s a lot to take away from that fight. A lot we don’t want to give away too soon, but I think that we can make the right adjustments, and I think it will be victory this Saturday.”

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