Zhang WEILI: “I dreamed about it every day”

Chinese woman speaks about her victory at the UFC 281 tournament

Chinese Zhang Weili shared her emotions from the victory over American Carla Esparza in the co-main fight of the UFC 281 tournament. Zhang Weili dealt with Esparza in the second round with a rear naked choke. The victory allowed the Chinese woman to regain the UFC minimum weight title.

“I’m back, I feel like I’m in a dream. Every day I dreamed about it, since the day I lost the title. Every day and every night, and here I am back. Thanks to all those who supported me, my family.

The last time I took the title, my whole country was with me, I felt a huge support. Today I took the title in the USA and my feelings are the same, I feel all your support from all over the world. I am Weili Zhang, I belong to the whole world! Finish? I can end the fight in any way, submission is just one of them. We all go through difficulties, but you should never give up, you need to resist, and then victory will come!” Zhang said.

The victory over Esparza allowed Zhang Weili to bring his record to 23 wins with 3 losses.