UFC 261: Zhang Weili loses strawweight title to Rose Namajunas

Chinese MMA fighter Zhang Weili arrives at the UFC 261 backstage in Jacksonville, U.S., April 24, 2021. /CFP

Chinese fighter Zhang Weili failed to defend her strawweight title when she lost to American challenger Rose Namajunas during the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) 261 event in Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. on Sunday.

A left high-kick from Namajunas concluded the match in a short period.

Zhang was surprised at the stoppage and said she would seek a rematch as soon as possible.