It is solely a matter of time earlier than UFC strawweight champion Zhang Weili not wants a translator to talk to her non-Chinese language followers. Embracing her function as a worldwide ambassador for the game, Zhang showcased her dedication to studying the world’s most spoken language.
Zhang, who was in attendance for tonight’s UFC Combat Night time occasion on the Apex, spoke to media members about her upcoming schedule. Requested when she expects to return to motion, Zhang surprisingly answered the query in English:
“I believe UFC have plan. I believe perhaps summer time.”
Try Zhang Weili’s interview within the clip beneath:
The 33-year-old lately recaptured the strawweight belt towards Carla Esparza to grow to be a two-time champion at UFC 281. Conscious of her place as a wished lady, Zhang revealed that she’s open to combating all comers, even her compatriot Yan Xiaonan.
Zhang beforehand claimed that she was not too eager to tackle Yan as a result of their apparent ties as fellow natives of China. However now that she’s regained the title, “Magnum” mentioned she understands that each fighter within the division desires to combat her. She added that she wasn’t going to disclaim Yan that chance.
Proper now, although, it is nonetheless unclear who the UFC may choose as Zhang’s first title challenger. Rose Namajunas is presumably within the operating as she owns two victories over Zhang.
Amanda Lemos, who received two out of her three fights in 2022, has additionally made a strong case for her contendership.
Zhang Weili targets UFC title protection in China
Zhang Weili revealed that she intends to defend her UFC strawweight title in entrance of her hometown followers someday in 2023.
Through the UFC 281 post-fight press convention, Zhang was requested if she was hopeful that the UFC would think about coming again to China to host her title protection. In response, the newly-crown titleholder mentioned:
“If we will do it, if the UFC can do it, I hope I can defend my title subsequent 12 months in China. A billion Chinese language MMA followers, they’re in search of an enormous pay-per-view occasion in China.”
Watch Zhang Weili’s interview beneath:
Zhang’s first title win passed off in Shenzhen, China, again in August 2019. The UFC hasn’t been again in China since.
The occasion was geared in the direction of native time, which meant many North American viewers didn’t get the prospect to look at her victory dwell. Nonetheless, Zhang has grown in reputation since, as was evident within the loud cheers she obtained from the New York crowd at Madison Sq. Backyard.
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