The former UFC champion in the first light heavyweight division, Rose Namajunas, regained the championship belt, knocking out the reigning division champion Weili Zhang in the 78th second of the title match.
The point in the fight, held at UFC 261 in Jacksonville, was put by an accurate kick to the head performed by an American, after which it was not difficult for Rose Namajunas to finish off the shocked Chinese woman.
MY GOODNESS! ?
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Rose Namajunas (+170) knocks out Weili Zhang to win the UFC Strawweight Championship! ?#UFC261 pic.twitter.com/XC1Qn8e07U
Despite the fact that the stoppage of the fight did not cause any questions from commentators and the public, in a post-match interview, Weili Zhang called the referee’s actions hasty, stating that she was ready to continue the fight.
THUG ROSE ‼️
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 25, 2021
Rose Namajunas wins the strawweight title with a head kick#UFC261
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Rose Namajunas was emotional after becoming strawweight champion for a second time ? #UFC261 pic.twitter.com/Ytl6jiTvJI
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) April 25, 2021