“I knew Joanna and I were in a very exciting battle even before the actual fighting started,” Zhang said. “But as the fight progressed it was very evident that this was an epic fight because she brought out the best in me, which I believe I did to her as well.”
With the victory, Zhang found herself in the history books once more. The first time was in August 2019 when she became the first China native to win a UFC title, and with her win over Jedrzejczyk, she now has her place among the icons of the sport for being one-half of one of the greatest fights in MMA history, regardless of gender.
With the MMA world still buzzing, Charles Oliveira and Kevin Lee headlined a show in Brasilia a week after UFC 248. There wouldn’t be another UFC event until May 9.
