Watch Zhang Weili vs. Carla Esparza full fight video highlights from the main card of UFC 281, courtesy of the UFC and other outlets.
UFC 281: Adesanya vs. Pereira took place Nov. 12 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Former UFC champion Zhang Weili (23-3) took on UFC strawweight champion Carla Esparza (19-7) in the co-main event on the night’s main card. It was broadcast live by ESPN+.
Catch the video highlights below.
A dream come true for @MMAWeili to recapture her strawweight crown #UFC281 pic.twitter.com/uuLbDF4OeQ
— UFC (@ufc) November 13, 2022
GIVE HER THE BELT BACK @MMAWeili recaptures gold at #UFC281!! pic.twitter.com/su4ioC7DIP
— UFC (@ufc) November 13, 2022
Here. We. GO! #UFC281 pic.twitter.com/vmwrMNaGcd
— UFC (@ufc) November 13, 2022
Enter the two-time strawweight champion! @CarlaEsparza1 set to defend her title in our #UFC281 co-main pic.twitter.com/v9dbZJBer6
— UFC (@ufc) November 13, 2022
She is returning her belt! @MMAWeili enters for another shot at gold #UFC281 pic.twitter.com/GeJLc15u6Y
— UFC (@ufc) November 13, 2022
For more information on Weili vs. Esparza check out Alexander K.’s live blog at MMA Fighting. Lee.
Round 1
Both fighters keep their distance. Zhang uses a leg kick to stop Esparza, but Esparza lands the first punch. Esparza’s jab is a glance across Zhang’s face. Esparza’s jab is keeping Zhang at bay. Zhang continues to use leg kicks in her bid to get within striking distance. Zhang does a body kick. Zhang tags Esparza with a counter left. She starts flicking out high kicks, but Esparza is staying out of range.
Esparza scores a right and her corner shouts at her for following up. Zhang continues to open up with her offense and just misses with a head kick. Takedown by Esparza, but Zhang starts scrambling. Esparza wants her back, so she just muscled herself into position. Zhang briefly engages in mount throwing punches. Esparza struggles to reach Zhang’s guard. Elbow from the top by Esparza.
Zhang with an active guard, Esparza backs out and throws a few punches as Zhang stands. Zhang hits Esparza with a right hand. Zhang is able to reverse Esparza’s single leg and end up with side control. Esparza tough to hold down, she gets Zhang into half guard. Zhang sneaking in punches while Esparza gains position. Zhang dodges the armbar, and the two are back on their feet at the end of the round.
MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9, Zhang.
Round 2
Zhang with a jab. Esparza steps forward, but is hit with a strong right. Zhang scrambles to get out of the way again, despite being given power double by Esparza. Zhang does not allow Esparza to reverse her position. She has one hand between her legs and the other arm. Zhang’s arms under the chin and she locks in a choke, that is tight. Esparza taps!
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