The UFC announced it will induct a 2020 bout between Weili Zhang and Joanna Jedrzejczyk into it Hall of Fame Fight Wing this summer, marking the first women's bout to receive the honor.
Zhang and Jedrzejczyk fought for the strawweight title in the co-main event of UFC 248 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The fight was later regarded as the greatest women's fight in MMA history.
"I knew this was going to be a badass fight and it absolutely delivered," UFC CEO Dana White said. "Congrats to Joanna and Weili on a fight that will always be remembered!"
In the ring, Zhang battered Jedrzejczyk with left hooks and straight rights. The Polish fighter countered with punching combinations and kicks. Jedrzejczyk developed a massive hematoma on her forehead that quickly became a lasting images.
The fighters combined for 351 significant strikes over 25 minutes — the most ever in a women's bout. Zhang eventually captured the split-decision victory.
Zhang and Jedrzejczyk later met in a rematch at UFC 275, with Zhang knocking her rival out with a spinning back fist in the second round. Jedrzejczyk retired after the loss.
Zhang currently competes in the UFC strawweight division, defending the title multiple times to remain one of UFC's top competitors.
The fight subsequently won several awards. Yahoo! Sports, The Athletic, CBS Sports, and others dubbed it the Fight of the Year.
"UFC 248 is one of the greatest fights I've ever seen," White added. "This fight was incredible."
