Co-Main Event | UFC Strawweight Championship | 115 lbs
Rose Namajunas defeats Weili Zhang via KO/TKO at 1:18 of Round 1
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Namajunas
KO/TKO
Round 1
"Thug" "Magnum"
9-4-0 | Pro Record At Fight | 21-1-0 | ||
Climbed to 10-4 | Record After Fight | Fell to 21-2 | ||
+175 (Slight Underdog) | Betting Odds | -220 (Moderate Favorite) | ||
Challenger | Title | Champion | ||
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Arvada, Colorado | Fighting out of | Hebei, China | ||
28 years, 9 months, 3 weeks, 5 days | Age at Fight | 31 years, 8 months, 1 week, 4 days | ||
114.5 lbs (51.9 kgs) | Weigh-In Result | 114.5 lbs (51.9 kgs) | ||
5'5" (165cm) | Height | 5'4" (163cm) | ||
65.0" (165cm) | Reach | 63.0" (160cm) | ||
Genesis Training Academy | Gym | Black Tiger Fight Club |

- Bout Information
- Event: UFC 261: Usman vs. Masvidal 2
- Date: Saturday 04.24.2021 at 10:00 PM ET
- Referee: Keith Peterson
- Venue: VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
- Enclosure: Octagon
- Location: Jacksonville, Florida, United States
- Bout Billing: Co-Main Event (fight 12 of 13)
- Pro/Am: Professional
- Weight: 115 lbs (52.2 kg)
- TV Commentary: Jon Anik, Joe Rogan, Daniel Cormier
- Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
- Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
- Zhang Total Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
- Namajunas Total Disclosed Pay: $50,000
- Title on Line: UFC Strawweight Championship
- Belt Status Before Fight: Held by Zhang
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Zhang vs. Namajunas Fight Predictions
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