Twitter reacts to Zhang Weili’s epic title defense against Joanna Jedrzejczyk at UFC 248

The first of two #UFC248 title fights is on deck as strawweight champ Zhang Weili takes on ex-champ Joanna Jedrzejczyk (@joannamma) in the co-main event.

Play-by-play: https://t.co/wV6Kp149XP pic.twitter.com/egDgFmINHr

— MMA Junkie (@MMAjunkie) March 8, 2020

#UFC248 Closing Betting Odds:#UFC Strawweight Title

Joanna Jedrzejczyk +195
Zhang Weili -230

Live -> @ESPN+ #PPV @Jon_Anik @joerogan @dc_mma @UFC #OnTheLine @MMAOddsBreaker https://t.co/KSp3YsQTNS

— Nick Kalikas (@FightOdds) March 8, 2020

Joanna out pumping the jab early. Zhang returns it. Joanna looking to walk her down, Zhang throws a low kick. #UFC248

— Bloody Elbow (@BloodyElbow) March 8, 2020

They are throwing smoke out there. Zhang is not moving backward at all. Joanna with another right hand.

— Andreas Hale (@AndreasHale) March 8, 2020

También sólido conecta ahora la campeona #UFC248 pic.twitter.com/D3KSAywRGN

— UFC Español (@UFCEspanol) March 8, 2020

Damn Weili throwing some heat! Making JJ nervous

— Ben Askren (@Benaskren) March 8, 2020

10-9 Zhang after one.

Fun first round

— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) March 8, 2020

Joanna threw a punch after the bell and the crowd boos. Zhang seems upset. Joanna apologized. #UFC248

— Marc Raimondi (@marc_raimondi) March 8, 2020

Can Weili keep this up for at least 2 more rounds? Her shots are definitely more damage. And might she try any takedowns? #UFC248

— Paul Gift (@MMAanalytics) March 8, 2020

The fucking hand speed of these two women, holy fuck. #UFC248

— 𝔅𝔩𝔬𝔬𝔡 𝔞𝔫𝔡 𝔱𝔢𝔢𝔱𝔥 (@Sugarhigh5me) March 8, 2020

These ladies have some crazy fast hands. #ufc248

— Chris Clements (@menaceclements) March 8, 2020

Certainly living up to the billing, the ladies are throwing leather #UFC248

— Niall McGrath (@niallmcgrath4) March 8, 2020

Everything Zhang is throwing is hard and fast ! good fight early ! #UFC248

— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) March 8, 2020

Joanna doing great grappling and dirty boxing. Didn’t see that happening. Wow

— Ant Evans (@AntEvansMMA) March 8, 2020

No quit in Joanna. So tough and resilient. #UFC248

— Paul Lazenby (@MaulerMMA) March 8, 2020

I’m here live cage side and you can hear the impact from these two ladies! #UFC248

— Julian marquez (@JMarquezMMA) March 8, 2020

Please don’t carry your fighter to her corner if you’re trying to sway the judges score.

— michael (@bisping) March 8, 2020

JJ starting to find her range

— Ben Askren (@Benaskren) March 8, 2020

If I were live betting I’d go JJ

— Chas Skelly (@ChasSkelly) March 8, 2020

Joanna looks like she’s forming a massive lump on her forehead.

— Andreas Hale (@AndreasHale) March 8, 2020

This is prime “Boogie Woman” in Round 3. The same deep waters she promised. #UFC248

— Brian Campbell (@BCampbellCBS) March 8, 2020

Zhang looks like she might start to fade soon.

— Jon Fitch (@jonfitchdotnet) March 8, 2020

That hematoma is inflating before our eyes. #UFC248

— Phil Murphy (@Phil_Sports) March 8, 2020

Told you guys this was gonna a be an amazing fight

— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) March 8, 2020

Not sure who’s winning, but this is a great fucking fight.

— michael (@bisping) March 8, 2020

This is a great fight!! #UFC248

— James Vick (@JamesVickMMA) March 8, 2020

Jedrzejczyk definitely on the scoreboard now. I got it 2-1 Zhang but what a fight.

— Dan Tom (@DanTomMMA) March 8, 2020

What a fucking fight!!

— Lauren Murphy (@LaurenMurphyMMA) March 8, 2020

Best women’s MMA fight ever? #UFC248

— Sean O’Connell (@realOCsports) March 8, 2020

Brahh this fight !!! Amazing

— rachaelostovich (@rachaelostovich) March 8, 2020

She’s developing dolphin head.

— Jon Fitch (@jonfitchdotnet) March 8, 2020

Joanna’s head might literally explode. #UFC248

— Simon Samano (@SJSamano) March 8, 2020

This fight is WILD! #UFC248

— Niko Price (@Nikohybridprice) March 8, 2020

Dc said she hit the bubble

— Mike “Biggie” Rhodes (@TeamRocBiggie) March 8, 2020

Whatever the fuck they were paid. DOUBLE IT

— David Rickels (@TheCaveman316) March 8, 2020

Super close fight!!

— James Vick (@JamesVickMMA) March 8, 2020

I don’t think I know who won any round. #UFC248

— Michael Carroll (@MJCflipdascript) March 8, 2020

Also I have no idea who won

— Megan Olivi (@MeganOlivi) March 8, 2020

Wow that was the greatest WMMA fight ever

— Sodiq Yusuff (@Super_Sodiq) March 8, 2020

Holy Shit!!!! @ufc @joannamma @MmaWeili Incredible Ladies!!!

— Tecia Torres (@TeciaTorres) March 8, 2020

Close fight. Could’ve gone either way. But considering the #coronavirus situation in China, I believe China needed this win the most. Congrats to China and Zhang Weili and hope this hard fought victory inspires and gives strength to the Chinese nation.

— Siyar The Great (@Siyarized) March 8, 2020

I’m off this weekend and that means I can drink during the fights for once and thus my official opinion on Zhang vs. Joanna is HOLY FUCK WHAT A FUCKING FIGHT

— Dave Doyle (@davedoylemma) March 8, 2020

What a WAR between @joannamma and the chinese machine @zhangweilimma ?!
Congrats to both of them #UFC248

— Francis Ngannou (@francis_ngannou) March 8, 2020

One of the greatest fights ever period. #UFC248

— Will Brooks (@ILLxWillBrooks) March 8, 2020

Arguably the GREATEST fight in women’s mixed martial arts history!

Only ONE can be champion. SCORECARDS BELOW. #UFC248 pic.twitter.com/Gjl0SR8aUZ

— UFC (@ufc) March 8, 2020

#UFC248 results: Zhang Weili def. Joanna Jedrzejczyk via split decision (47-48, 48-47, 48-47) – to defend strawweight title https://t.co/wV6Kp149XP pic.twitter.com/pQKHUyyeAJ

— MMA Junkie (@MMAjunkie) March 8, 2020