Zhang Weili: 'I Want the Belt so Badly' | UFC 281

Former strawweight queen Zhang Weili spoke to the press at the official UFC 281 media day ahead of her co-main event title fight with current champion Carla Esparza on Saturday,

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[kevinh]

UFC please afford Weili with a better translator please! I don't understand why most of her translators are so terrible. She deserves better.

[clearlyalunhead]

Weili trains harder than any other female fighters, her hard work will pay off

[KnowledgeOnRoses]

One thing for sure, this fight will be exciting since Weili’s in it!! Let’s go champ 💪🔥

[natemarx]

0:08 — Where are your emotions for this fight compared to your first title fight?

0:58 — Do you think that Carla is the best Strawweight right now?

1:57 — What have Carla’s past opponents done wrong against her?

3:03 — Zhang’s prediction for the main event.

4:08 — How much would it mean to you to bring the title back to China again?

5:31 — Do you feel the support from the Chinese fans?

6:04 — What gives you the edge for this fight on Saturday?

6:56 — Is there a lot of pressure on you for this fight?

8:00 — Amanda Lemos.

8:44 — How much Chinese martial arts do you incorporate into your system?

10:38 — What do you bring to the table against Carla that Rose couldn’t bring in her two L’s against her?

11:32 — On training with the Hickman brothers.

12:43 — Which one is her favorite brother?

13:09 — What are you looking forward to do in NYC?

13:57 — Did you have to come to the US from China early to adjust since it is such a long flight?

14:50 — How heavy was Francis? (Not too heavy)

[Kevin-mfyt]

She is intimidating in the ring but seems like the nicest person outside of it.

[ashash]

She lifted Francis, immediately literally betting my Tesla car money .

[bannedoneice]

Zhang is championship material no doubt. Her fighting style is awesomely entertaining and her gas tank is top notch.

[carljenkins]

weili is just a great person =) love her spirit, hope she gets back on track and her belt back ;)

[camachopocket]

Even if weili is working heel she still baby face… it’s hard not to feel her “happy to be alive” energy she seems so sweet but she’s a killer

[mig]

One of the most exciting fighters in the UFC. Lets go Weili... And new !!

[extremewrestlinganimation]

“I want the belt so badly”
-Tj’s left shoulder

[Haunted]

Win or lose, Zhangs fights are hell entertaining

[sixmclovinkix]

Weili is the best women's strawweight right now! 💯

[jcrib]

She got that first grade picture day cut going

[AmphipolisXoXo]

Here we go again, when Weili states more than one sentence, the interpreter says ‘I do no’ 😂

[homeofmma]

Excited to see if she can get the belt back!

[hasanalmaliki]

Im so glad she got this title shot... easy work for ms. Zhang

[seanmurphy]

I'm surprised Weili still speaks Mandarin during media sessions. Her english is pretty good.

[garyclarke]

Did you all see Zhang pick Ngannou up like nothing. I just see Carla been overpowered and outstriked, I watched Zhang training with senchai and she is so confident no matter what style her APPONNETS bring...

[cowwy]

Can’t weight for Zhang to murder Ezpara in 2 rounds