Zhang Weili Thinks Yan Xiaonan Was Unconscious From Choke, Praises Toughness | UFC 300

UFC 300 winner Zhang Weili spoke to MMA Junkie and reporters post-fight after her strawweight title defense over Yan Xiaonan on Saturday in Las Vegas.
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[@7ali7]

Most humble, and maybe the most likeable champ out there. Feel like we need Chinese icons like her in front of us to remind us of our common humanity at a time when our corrupt governments would love us to see people who look and speak like her as "enemy"

[@irenemanning8352]

Weili could have won by submission in round 1 or even a TKO in round 2 when she was beating Yan over the head with no defense for 15 seconds straight. That ref was definitely off. Anyone that has done grappling knows your arms give out as well big time after a submission like that. Hence hinder Weili’s striking and nobody is addressing that. Had Yan knocked out Weili that could have been some of the most controversial win ever. Even Dana said Yan was out. The ref must had money on Yan lol…

[@cashcash5995]

For sure the US is the most corrupted country .

[@bhbluebird]

Weili takes her legacy seriously, but she also likes to have some fun while competing.

[@zhdrums3872]

Yan showed insane heart. But shes the first person ive seen lose twice in one fight. Choked unconscious after the 1st. To decision after the 5th. Zhangs a Beast!

[@nathanmoffitt734]

You can even say three since she took 61 unanswered ground strikes in a row to the back of the head in round two and the ref didn’t stop it

[@michaelsun-qh5xe]

@@nathanmoffitt734it wasn’t back of the head it was to the chin but it looked like it from that angle

[@michaelsun-qh5xe]

@@nathanmoffitt734btw some of them did not hit the back of the head I watched the entire thing maybe 1 or 2 hit the back but majority hit the top of the head which is not considered illegal, back of the head is behind the ears she hit the top of the head

[@nathanmoffitt734]

@@michaelsun-qh5xe I never said they were illegal but even the booth was saying the ref should’ve stopped the fight so idk what you’re arguing for

[@michaelsun-qh5xe]

@@nathanmoffitt734 no but u said hits to the back of the head WHICH IS ILLEGAL, it sounded like u meant it was illegal referring hitting hit back of the head almost 100% refers to being illegal so I assumed u mean it’s illegal.

[@ashervirin9698]

The chinese women in this divison are levels above the others, they both are clearly serious martial artists with respectable skills, which seems to be missing from some other wmma fighters

[@yw7684]

Weili proud of you!

[@kevinh573]

Got to give love to this female Chinese translator!

[@Dec9779]

💯

[@nikoji4257]

Congratulations Weili. Taller opponents are tougher for her.

[@irenemanning8352]

Weili could have won by submission in round 1 or even a TKO in round 2 when she was beating Yan over the head with no defense for 15 seconds straight. That ref was definitely off. Anyone that has done grappling knows your arms give out as well big time after a submission like that. Hence hinder Weili’s striking and nobody is addressing that. Had Yan knocked out Weili that could have been some of the most controversial win ever. Even Dana said Yan was out. The ref must had money on Yan lol…

[@nikoji4257]

@@irenemanning8352 Champion Weili super good. Yan is tall and long and very tough compared to Weili. Anyway Weili finished her in the 1st round. 💪

[@dpiercyjumps]

Love her!

[@royalty5058]

Phenomenol fight.. Compelling and made me a new fan of BOTH fighters

[@LKeong-tf5lb]

Nice job Weili!

[@theironforce3000]

Yay Weili 👏👏😎

[@stevento1112]

Anyone else thinks Zhang Weili would make a great fight to chase double champ status of the winner between Valentina and Alexa

[@iamFALLOUT-sn9ht]

Yan is tough as they come

[@-Denisa-]

Winner of Suarez vs Lemos next.

[@Stillmatic084]

What that fight was supposed to happen at 298. Suarez is injured, didn't hear anything about her timetable on coming back, and that fight being rescheduled. Did I miss something.

[@-Denisa-]

@@Stillmatic084 Yes,They gonna rebook them again

[@airrodgers1242]

would Lemos take the Zhang rematch?

[@jorrba3934]

The UFC will not set a rematch Zhang vs lemos not anything soon. That fight wasn’t even competitive.

[@yfzhangphonn]

Translation added lots her own

[@Dragonking-vp4sx]

Go get some ice cream girl! You deserve it!

[@user-ov7nr7rt4n]

What a fighter weile humble winner ,although Yan is no fighter to sneeze at. When fights are that close they should go to extra round ,a lot of fighters would have turned the fight around if they had one more round in fight. Congrats to both fighters they showed there Chinese warrior spirit in this fight, what a fight ,they both deserve bonus. Run it back let's see them fight again . 😮