Zhang Weili exhibits unimaginable enchancment in English whereas speaking potential opponents for her first title protection

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 position as a world 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 Evening 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 feel UFC have plan. I feel perhaps summer season.”

Take a look at Zhang Weili’s interview within the clip under:

The 33-year-old just lately recaptured the strawweight belt towards Carla Esparza to turn out to be a two-time champion at UFC 281. Conscious of her place as a needed girl, Zhang revealed that she’s open to preventing all comers, even her compatriot Yan Xiaonan.

Zhang beforehand claimed that she was not too eager to tackle Yan attributable to their apparent ties as fellow natives of China. However now that she’s regained the title, “Magnum” stated 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 might choose as Zhang’s first title challenger. Rose Namajunas is presumably within the operating as she owns two victories over Zhang.

Amanda Lemos, who gained 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 take into account coming again to China to host her title protection. In response, the newly-crown titleholder stated:

“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 on the lookout for an enormous pay-per-view occasion in China.”

Watch Zhang Weili’s interview under:

Zhang’s first title win occurred 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 possibility to observe her victory dwell. Nevertheless, 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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