UFC 268 video: Rose Namajunas, Zhang Weili show respect at faceoff

Rose Namajunas and Zhang Weili had their first staredown Thursday ahead of their strawweight title rematch at UFC 268.

Namajunas (10-4 MMA, 8-3 UFC) and Zhang (21-2 MMA, 5-1 UFC) came face-to-face for the first time ahead of Saturday’s second encounter at the UFC 268 pre-fight press conference. The event takes place at Madison Square Garden with a main card on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPNNews and ESPN+.

Both fighters were their typical stoic selves as they prepare to run it back their fight from UFC 261 in April, which Namajunas won by quick first-round knockout to claim the 115 pound belt.

Watch the video above to see Namajunas and Zhang face off at the UFC 268 pre-fight press conference. And check out an alternate angle below.

Rose Namajunas and Zhang Weili show respect before the rematch #UFC268 pic.twitter.com/JuPVEmcyye

— MMA Junkie (@MMAjunkie) November 4, 2021