Zhang Weili’s ‘spinning backfist from hell’ rocks UFC

Zhang Weili has made history with one of the most brutal finishes to a women’s fight the UFC has ever seen, which has sent her rival into retirement.

Whang obliterates Joanna at UFC 275

The first run round was one of the greatest women’s fights in UFC history but Zhang Weili has stunned Joanna Jedrzejczyk with the first spinning backfist KO by a female fighter in the promotion.

It continued a UFC 275 card where fans well and truly got their moneys worth.

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In the third fight on the main card, in the rematch fight between Zhang and Jedrzejczyk the two slugged it out with Weili claiming victory in stunning fashion.

Weili dominated the opening round after taking Jedrzejczyk to the canvas and landing multiple hammer fists.

The Polish warrior got back to her feet and ended the run in solid fashion.

But as the second round got underway it was clear Weili was too dominant a force and she delivered a showstopping finish with a spinning-backfist that landed clean on the button.

The devastating blow knocked Jedrzejczyk out cold and sent her sprawling to the canvas face down as Weili celebrated.

Damn, it doesn’t get much more flush.

The knockout also puts Weili into the history books, becoming the first woman in UFC history to record a spinning backfist KO. It was the 10th in the history of the UFC, per ESPN Stats and Info.

THE SPINNING BACKFIST pic.twitter.com/94JZXimVdS

— DraftKings Sportsbook (@DKSportsbook) June 12, 2022

Weili absolutely MELTED Joanna with a spinning back fist from hell! My god! #UFC275

— José Youngs (@JoseYoungs) June 12, 2022

OH MY GOD #UFC275

— Morning Kombat (@morningkombat) June 12, 2022

What a performance by Zhang! Always dangerous spinning back fist

— Chuck Liddell 🥶 (@ChuckLiddell) June 12, 2022

What a career for the Polish legend. Photo by Yong Teck Lim/Getty Images

Former women’s strawweight champion Jedrzejczyk, in her post-fight interview, announced her retirement from the UFC in what was a hall of fame worthy career.

“I’m retired, guys,” she said, fighting back tears. “I love it so much. … DC, Dana, I’m so sorry I let you guys down.”

“It’s been 20 years. I’m turning 35 this year. I want to be a mum. I want to be a businesswoman. I’ve been training more than half of my life. I love you guys.”

UFC president Dana White paid tribute via Yahoo Sports: “She was such a huge part of the growth of women’s MMA and it was incredible to have her be a part of this company. We will all miss her!”

It was one of the high points on a wild card that finished with the absolute war as Jiri Prochazka dethroned Glover Teixeira as the light heavyweight champion in a wild fight.

Valentino Schevchenko also survived her toughest title defence with a split decision against Taila Santos in the co-main event.

The early fights were also littered with massive fights and even bigger KOs making UFC 275 one to remember.

Originally published as Zhang Weili’s ‘spinning backfist from hell’ rocks UFC