UFC to Enshrine Historic Women's Fight in Hall of Fame

Weili Zhang and Joanna Jedrzejczyk's epic battle at UFC 248 to be inducted into the 'Fight Wing'.

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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The UFC has announced that the first meeting between Chinese champion Weili Zhang and Polish star Joanna Jedrzejczyk at UFC 248 in 2020 will be enshrined in the UFC Hall of Fame's 'Fight Wing' this summer. The 25-minute clash is widely regarded as the greatest women's fight in UFC history, with the two fighters combining to land a record 351 significant strikes.

Why it matters

This is a landmark moment for women's MMA, as the UFC is recognizing a women's bout in its Hall of Fame for the first time. The epic battle between Zhang and Jedrzejczyk captivated fans and showcased the incredible skill and toughness of the top female fighters in the sport.

The details

At UFC 248 in March 2020, Zhang and Jedrzejczyk put on a classic fight, with Zhang besting Jedrzejczyk via split decision after 25 minutes of non-stop action. The two fighters combined to land a record 351 significant strikes, with Jedrzejczyk developing a massive hematoma on her forehead that became one of the iconic images of the fight. The matchup was later named Sherdog.com's 'Fight of the Year' for 2020.

  • The fight took place on March 7, 2020 at UFC 248 in Las Vegas.
  • The UFC announced the fight's induction into the Hall of Fame on March 8, 2026.

The players

Weili Zhang

The Chinese fighter was the UFC Women's Strawweight Champion at the time of the fight with Jedrzejczyk.

Joanna Jedrzejczyk

The Polish fighter was a former UFC Women's Strawweight Champion who challenged Zhang for the title at UFC 248.

Dana White

The UFC President praised the fight between Zhang and Jedrzejczyk as one of the greatest he has ever seen.

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What they’re saying

“The fight between Joanna Jedrzejczyk and Weili Zhang at UFC 248 is one of the greatest fights I've ever seen. This fight was incredible. You had two talented savages that wanted the strawweight title more than anything and neither one of them backed down during this fight. I knew this was going to be a badass fight and it absolutely delivered. Congrats to Joanna and Weili on a fight that will always be remembered!”

— Dana White, UFC President (UFC)

What’s next

The UFC will hold a ceremony this summer to officially induct the Zhang vs. Jedrzejczyk fight into the UFC Hall of Fame's 'Fight Wing'.

The takeaway

The UFC's decision to enshrine this historic women's fight in its Hall of Fame is a significant milestone for the growth and recognition of female fighters in the sport. It showcases the incredible skill, toughness, and entertainment value that the top women in MMA can provide.