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UFC Names Zhang Weili vs. Joanna Jedrzejczyk I to Hall of Fame Fight Wing, First Women’s Bout Honored

The 2020 strawweight title classic was revealed during the UFC 326 broadcast for inclusion in the Class of 2026.

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 07: Weili Zhang punches Joanna Jedrzejczyk during her split decision win to retain her strawweight title at T-Mobile Arena on March 07, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • The announcement confirms the UFC 248 co-main event will enter the Hall’s Fight Wing as the first women’s fight to receive the distinction.
  • Contested on March 7, 2020 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, the bout saw Zhang retain the strawweight title by split decision after a combined 351 significant strikes.
  • The fight earned multiple Fight of the Year awards from outlets including Yahoo Sports, MMA Junkie, MMA Fighting, The Athletic, BT Sport, CBS Sports, and the Fighters Only World MMA Awards.
  • Joanna Jedrzejczyk becomes a two-time Hall of Famer following her 2024 Modern Wing induction, while Zhang remains an active, highly accomplished athlete.
  • The induction ceremony is expected during International Fight Week this summer with no date announced, and former champion Dominick Cruz has also been named to the 2026 Modern Wing.