In Depth: Rose Namajunas vs Zhang Weili at UFC 261
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 18. 10. 2021
- Go in depth on the strawweight title fight between Zhang Weili and Rose Namajunas that took place earlier this year at UFC 261 in Jacksonville.
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We got Gaethje vs Chandler, then Rose vs Zhang 2 and lastly Usman vs Colby 2
*UFC 268 is a MMA fanâs wet dream*
Yes, gonna have to buy so many new bed sheets.
Dream Fights đ„Čđ„Č
No cap in this statement
I got team Wittman all the way
Bro, I can't fucking wait... and that means I have to get up at 3:30 on a sunday morning haha :D
Pat telling Rose that " you the best ever" and the look on her face is so encouraging. Rose has spoken about battling depression and to hear her say "I'm the best" is simply beautiful. Anytime anyone can rise up in the face of adversity, it's a wonderful thing to witness.
Itâs just creepy iykyk
@@lfckaran yes pat barry is creepy. But your heartless if you canât see that joy in rose face recieving that encouragement idgaf bout pat but rose is the shit đŻ
PREACH!!!
Thats called "grooming". Hes been doing it to her since she was 14.
@@AN-xs7dw lol No.
Both have high finishing rates, especially for strawweights:
81% of Zhang's wins are by stoppage
70% of Namajunas' wins are by stoppage
Pretty insane numbers considering Joanna only has 31% stoppage and has been the most dominant SW champ so far.
Thatâs insane to be honest. I remember back in the day, only shogun and such has stats like that
@Hello Tron what does that have to do with anything in this entire comment thread
@@ryanthomas9306 Jiri Prochazka 96 percent!
@Hello Tron Mr. Vettori, you really should concentrate on your fight with costa. Leave Adesanya to whittaker
I really like both Rose and Weili but at the end of the day there is only one crown. Iâm looking forward to the rematch
Weili doesn't deserve the rematch. She has one defense and via split decision. She wouldn't get this if she wasn't Chinese.
@@SSFYHHH Who else should be fighting for the title then? I think it's good that they rematch so Namajunas can prove the KO was not a fluke.
That crown belongs to Rose.
@@fiveleft63 agreed, people being upset about it and jumping to nationalism as their reasoning are fucking cringe.
@Hello Tron "you good man you sound like you're not all there??"
Bruce buffer announcing thug rose namajunas as the new champion, and her getting emotional will always get me man, no matter how many times I re-watch it
Yupp. Friggin teared up just now
Yeah bro
Yup man đđ
Where have you been? Shes always emotional man đ
@@younglyonne591 Dito n got goosebumps
One of the most iconic moments ever "I AM THE BEST I AM THE BEST!" I'll never forget it
Thug rose: I AM THE BEST!!!
Brandon Moreno: ÂĄSoy El Mejor! (Means I Am The Best)
Dustin Poirier: I Am The Real Best!!!!
@@muhammadwahyuhidayat21498 I literally have that bookmarked in my brain is one of the moments to remember to give me strength when I am facing the tough chaos of the world
I love how Rose cries about anything and looks like she wouldn't kill a fly but she's a beast she's damn good fighter and made history already by being the 1st Female Straw weight to win the belt 2 times.
Ye, she is very emotive and pure heart, but the girl is a true beast fighter
What are you five??
After dis win she is gonna cement herself as da gr8est straw8 fighter in UFC history
@@Cultofpersonality09129 Clearly English isn't his first language... she looks pretty fucking tough just walking out, all business... and if crying for a world championship title match is crying for "anything" then that's a literal LOL.
She's the only female to ever regain a title in the UFC, not just the first strawweight.
Damn, Usman really predicted that âsomebody about to get droppedâ. đđŒ
Mystic Nightmare
Hahaha đđ
Ahad Sajid I was laughing so hard while watching his facial expression while saying those words damn Usman gotta like this guy.
Mystic uvuvwevwevwe onyetenyevwe ugwemuhwem osas
Honestly this fight brought tears to my eyes when I was watching it live, this is what fight sports is about, love an underdog story! What a woman Rose is incredible đđŸ
I don't think rose was really the underdog in this fight but I get what you mean.
@@Dr.Gainzzz She was, not for me and you maybe, but she was
She was an underdog even in Vegas. We were there live too and there was a bunch Of us grown ass men crying and cheering for her victory đȘđœ
I remember almost everyone dismissing Rose's chances back then due to Weili's power and durability. CZcams polls were around 90%/10% in favor of Zhang, I was so confused why. Then Rose went ahead and ended it under 90 seconds lol.
lol poetry
@ninjafang even in Rose vs Joanna 2, Rose had a better performance than Zhang.
Yea some call it a fluke. Weii got caught. That's why they are running it back
@F true, comparing MMA matchups doesn't work
If they get into a fight like Weili v JJ, I'm fairly certain Rose would've come out worse. Rose definitely out played her during the first fight, though. Excited to see what happens this time around.
wow, I can't believe the end of that video made me tear up again, but it's true Rose is 'the best'!
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Same here, had to control self
Watching Rose win made me cry.
Iâm not crying! Youâre crying! đ
u gay
It's great to watch these fighters acting respectfully and with class, without trash talk and drama. I love them both.
Hahahaha that is an extremely sick name + profile pic combo
Trash talk is good for the sport and doesent define a fighter. They do it for entertainment. McGregor is a class A trash talker but is extremely respectful in victory or defeat.
That kick was so fast. Well deserved win.
yea, Chinese bloke didn't see it coming.
@@Memovox that âblokeâcould probably knock you clean on your ass
@@danielgalaz2656 . Nah, he's a hobbit.
@@Memovox bloke????
@@Memovox Weili doesnt look like a bloke at all
PAT BARRY GROOMED ROSE
Love both of them. Both shining examples for the sport. If Rose is on mentally she is an absolute monster.
Both are great Champions.
It's hard to hold back the tears every time you see this. Rose is a special human being.
That kick was so beautiful. I love this fight for the technical ability both have
Rose's footwork is an art form
There's just no one like Rose. Such a memorable night of fights
Rose will put on a striking clinic this time
Just like against Joanna in the rematch
Thug Rose đčđč
So will Zhang, this time it will be a war.
Ur hilarious. No one can keep the belt for more than 3 fights itâs obvious Joannaâs the Goat of that division
What a card that wasđ
Was absolutely insane
Was screaming the whole night
I struggled going back to bed
100% finish rate on the main card. It was a spectacle to see!
What a card this is! cant wait to see usmans fake ass timeouts revenged!
Rose is prob my favorite fighter in the UFC... I get extremely nervous and filled w anxiety before she fights. We are like the same age, but she feels like my daughter!
My favorite female fighter as well. Heart of a champion.
I just respect the skill and the IQ. It's superior to everyone. Valentina is insane, but she has easier competition, and overall nobody willing to put the proper work for her and figure her out, ain't nobody figuring out Rose.
Imo one of the most perfect headkicks in ufc history. I nearly cried. Rose is just spectacular
@Hello Tron what does that have to do with anything
It took losing the belt and fighting to win it back to appreciate what it really means
Sadly Rose should have never lost that fight to Andrade. She was tuning her up from the outside.
@@BigBass-xf5yi facts. Shit was freak loss.
They are what MMA should be defined as. Respect. Discipline. Struggle.
Rose looking like a stone cold killer in those overalls
You look at the way Rose hits pads and Wittman holds them to her. There is real pop in those punches. Compare it to some of these other female fighters, and it's like their trainers are feeding the pads to them to make it look and sound good. Classic example is Ronda.
Rose is too good of a striker. Weill is a stiff powerhouse. She moves forward and she moves back. Sheâs got the fluidity of Dan Henderson.
Rose gonna sleep her again
I got Rose on the rematch! Iâm trying to get some tickets for this rematch
LETâS GOOO ROSE!đč
AND STILL!đ„
As much as I LOVE rose it did break my heart to see the look on weili's face after the fight
Same here
That's because she's chinese, they do not treat loss well, the chinese government is extremely evilđ€š
I like Rose a lot, but I'm just a huge fan of Weili. I do agree she probably shouldn't have gotten this rematch, at least not over Esparza. That said, I'm gonna be rooting for her again. Not saying she'll win, but it should be a much more competitive fight this time around.
Ezparza is a tomato can. Lay and pray decisionator
Yeah I feel exactly the same.
@Ibrahim Hassan Hamroush You think it's disrespectful that the woman who knocked her out and has better wins than she does is the favorite?
@@michaelthomas8147 * 2021 logic *
@Fony Terguson if if if if..
Everybody needs a motivator in their life like Pat Berry.
everyone needs to be groomed by their coach, just like rose was by Pat Berry!
Idk about all that man, I don't like how he tends to make her accomplishments about himself
Straweight is the most stacked female division!!! Canât wait for the rematch!
Let's go bang
Rose too slick for everyone I'm afraid , my favourite fighter and one of the best in the ufc as is valentina .
Iâm with you but this is a worthy opponent. She is slick but she can be caught just like against Jessica. Rose and Valentina are my favorite female fighters as well!
Those two are the best martial artists in women's divisions. Rose and Valentina. Nunes showed her weakness in her recent loss. Still great. Just not as well-rounded skill wise.
Kinda hoping Zhang wins the rematch so there could be a trilogy. Zhang even shaved her head, sheâs gotta go on her action movie revenge shit lol
??? "she" ??? Zhang is a bloke.
Usman whispering âsomebody about to get droppedâ was 100% right lol. That stop couldâve been a little premature though lol. I donât know too much about that stop.
Welli got up stumbling. You are tripping. If the kick didn't have her out, the ground and pound that she was not defending would have.
yeeeeah not sure about that one lol weili wasn't even defending her head when she was down. she went out
@@relive911 True she was actually out for couple seconds.
Rose shocked us all that night. So inspirational.
We ''THE FANS'' demand Rose vs Weili 1 UFC free fight!
Come on uncle Dana!đđŒ
done.
@@AN-xs7dw Just got home from a very LONG day of work, and got a notification with your comment... YOU ROCK! Grabbing some snacks and cold one. Cheers, wherever you are.đ»
Dana after Zhang got startched: weâre gonna run it back
Dana after Whittaker clears the division for a second time: He still has to prove himself
Whittaker chose to earn his way back
As Tony Ferguson said to Michael Chandler "Dana White Privilege" that's what it is.
@@semlapa9864 this is maybe first time race oriented privilige in UFC:d
The UFC has made a huge investment in China, and Zhang is their star. It's just good business.
Actually bobby wanted to hold off. đ
God I love Rose.. such an amazing finish and interview. What a night that was. My favorite fighter đč
UFC 268 might actually be the GOAT card
That flick of her head(Rose) downward to appear as though her kick was aimed low and then mid kick do a question mark style head kick is a thing of beauty.
Zhang looked down and went into a check for a body kick. Dropping her guard and sticking her head in front of her body....perfect read on a flaw Zhang has.
Every time someone throws low on Zhang she does that move.
Man, this gives me chills every time I see it.. THUG ROSE!!!!!
I like her. I really do. Shes emotional, and she's real. We need more professional fighters like her.
Anyone who's personality doesn't resonate with you isn't even a real human being. It's a real treat living in a society full of people like you đ
@@EsotericOccultist Stfu and join a cultâŠ
I agree OP. I need some kind of personality to relate to a fighter. Psychopath Jon Jones doesnât cut it.
@@bobdole6640 but Jon was the p4p goat
@@EsotericOccultist I don't like fake.... thats why I don't like you and this character you play.
That was a great performance, and this still is going to be her biggest test. I hope she wins again.
Top demais UFC e muito bom! Very Nice
Rose is the best! Sheâs my favorite!
I found Rose charming from day one. Hands down my favorite female fighter.
Same, loved her ever since the Ultimate Fighter.
I remember how many haters she had when she shaved her head and lost to Kowalkiewicz or before the 1st Joanna fight. Good thing those idiots all got their mouths shut.
I'm very mad that Esparza didn't get her Title shot, but I still like both of these fighters and I'm still excited for the rematch so I cant wait to see how this one goes because weili can 100% make adaptations, but Rose's footwork, agility as well as SPEED and Technique is crazy. Weili on the other hand has good power, good technique and Overall Is very well rounded. Can't wait to see how this one goes!
Esparza is trash and she would get manhandled by either of these 2...... and her decision to hold out for a title shot is stupid too lol haven't seen anything from her make me say wow she's a title contender.
Robbed
@@incarnationx903 Esparza has a win over Rose
If it goes past 3 rounds it favors Weili. Rose gets tired but she could still pull off a submission.
@@incarnationx903 Esparza mauled her last opponent and was competitive enough to win fights against some of the best in the division. She clearly doesn't suck, she's underrated because her style isn't fan friendly. Carla has a better chance of beating Rose than Weili due to the stylistic clash. She also has a win over Rose some time ago, Rose wouldw ant to get that win back over here on the official record book.
Damn I would love to see a rematch. Would love to see these two go the full length together. Would be amazing to watch.
Thug Rose is a straight up gangster... One of those fighters you get so happy for their accomplishment
This video is amazing,
I still remember the day I watching this live on TV with my wife and my baby girl, we all are in tears right when Rose Namajunas said "i am the best"
Every MMA fans love Rose Namajunas.
My all-time favourite moment from ufc. I could cry everytime I see it.
I didn't pick Rose to win last time out. When she won I thought, "I'll never underestimate her again." And I'm not going to.
A joke of a instant rematch
Zhang will bring that vs Joanna energy this time. No standing up.
@@garrettafancytrouser1424 LOL. Joanna hit her a gazillion times. The only reason she didn't get finished in that fight is that JJ doesn't have KO power.
THUG ROSE!
rose walking out to the ring mouthing âiâm the best, iâm the bestâ over and over
Gave me chills. Then the pep talk by Barry afterwardsđ„đ„đ„They said it. She IS the BEST
Shame they left out the part before the fight where Rose kept saying "I'm the best. I'm the best." to herself. Then she went out and within a little over a minute, proved it.
Fr tho. That is what really made it legendary. Not just the finish and who she did it over, but the fact that the entire time during the walk out and the introductions she kept chanting what she proved she is. The BEST
LET'S GO,BRANDON đșđžđŻ
Let's Go DeiviSon
Lol
You gotta love how the UFC can breathe so much life into all of these amazing human beings' stories, who happen to be fighters! đȘđșđČâïž
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I really thought it was an early stoppage when i watched it live but seeing it again here at 5:13 Zhang was clearly out. I'll always root for Zhang as long as she's not fighting Rose. Love them both, but not equally.
Even live you could see her struggling to keep her balance and stumbling around complaining
0:53 Mystic Marty
Love thug rose sheâs such an amazing fighter and person
not when she's brining up a countries past to criticize a fighter who is from that country.
that made me lose respect for her, especially after all the hate weili fot after those comments
@@mmafyasco no ones perfect we say some stupid stuff sometimes
@@mmafyasco She said"better dead than Red"..Had nothing to do with Weili...
@@russellburns5806
she only said that because her opponent was Chinese.
she doenst have to bring nationalism into this, leave that stuff for colby
@@mmafyasco She didn't bring it up,it was interview..It's her stance on Communism.Her family was involved in the Lithuanian resistance,too the" Red Army".She and her Family hate Communism..Weili is just another fighter,that Rose gives the same respect to as any other..
*THUG* *Rose* via *Flying* *Armbar* *!!!!!!!!!*
Pat Barry yelling at her!!! Awesome!
when that head kick landed I leapt out of my seat and threw my steak sandwich across the pub. You the best, Rose.
I only regret that I have but one upvote to use for my fighter.
Thug Rose!
God bless Rose
Rose hopping in the octagon while Pat getting hyped up outside is a legendary scene lol.
Literally. Lol, Pat was probably more hyped than her
Weili was too stiff she wasnât circling and working angles like the other fighter âŠ.. she was circling left and right and noticed weili doesnât has footwork
She was not focused, she let too much external noise get in her vision
I love both Zhang Weili and Rose Namajunas. If there are ever teams in MMA, I want them to be a team. :P :D
Weili complaining after getting KO saying or thinking that she was fine that it was an early stoppage just makes her look bad cause she was definitely out lights out
Yeah that annoyed me so much, and still days after the fight she was saying it was earlyâŠ
Chinese delusional about their power in all arenas
How about Rose spreading hatred towards Weili & Chinese?
@@high5786 she didn't spread any hate.
Free hong kong.
@@johnychrist5475 her simps believe so but some of us can't accept such immoral behavior
5:47 The look on Dana's face is "crap this won't be good for the Chinese market"
Yup, Team Trevor all the way. Letâs go 3-0 on the night. Might have to parlay that joint.
A taekwondo black belt is a hell of a thing to keep in your back pocket your whole career.
Float like a what? Sting like a who? Such beautiful movement...
"The kick felt around the world!"
Pat- who's the best?
Rose- I'm the best
Max- the best is blessed baby
I love the way pat was telling her sheâs the best ever đȘđȘđȘđȘđȘđŠđȘđȘđȘđȘ
I get that lump in my throat đą with goosebumps every time I see that octagon interview.. I completely forget Iâm a grown ass man đ€Šđœââïž SHE IS THE BEST!!!! đ
Kamaru: Somebody about to get dropped.
(How prophetic was that???!!!)
Zhang Will Come back. I actually think she was right when she was shaken by All the fans wanting rose to win
The lead up to and the fight itself gave Zhang Weili so much experience and insight. First, just loving the sport and spreading positivity isn't enough, you will encounter hate and ignorant people and you will be dragged down to the dirt by people who want you to stay down. My impression is she managed to realize this fact of reality, come back from it and renew herself with different perspectives on the fighting world. This fight is very much a mental game, and Zhang seems stronger than ever
The fact that she is blaming everything else except herself for the loss doesn't spell well for her future. I think the next fight will go the distance, but rose will come out victorious.
A guy with a Fidel Castro avatar lecturing about 'hate' and ignorance. That's comical. Was he spreading positivity when Cubans were put up against the wall and shot without trial? If you think the 'hate' Zhang received was a significant factor on the outcome of the fight, you're delusional.
Aside from what the biased commenters have said in response to your comment, your comment objectively speaking, is right on the button.
@@skyrider4789 It's an excuse and a way for Zhang fanboys to rationalize her loss. '...Zhang seems stronger than ever.'
@@michaelthomas5990 If you don't support the anti-colonial and anti-imperialist movements around the world, that's your choice. But contrary to popular belief in the US, the majority of the world do in fact support these freedom movements.
I've seen enough interviews with Zhang Weili after the Rose loss to get some insight into why she lost the mental fight last fight. Just taking her word for it - she wasn't used to that kind of external pressure and hate, and it impacted her at the time
I love Rose. I don't watch women fights but Rose and Valentina are the exceptionsâ€
Roses style is unmatched! Well deserved, #1 female fighter.
6:12 Very sweet đ
Rose being a smart fighter timed Zhang leg pull back defence technique... Iâm sure Zhang wonât make the same mistake and the rematch fight will be longer
Zhang Weili a beast but Rose is smart. Y'all acting like the first fight was total domination but Rose read Weili well and tined that kick perfectly. If Weili brings that vs Joanna energy, you bet your ass its gonna be unpredictable.
Joanna hit her a gazillion times. The only reason she didn't get finished in that fight is that JJ doesn't have KO power.
Now this is what fighting is about. Two fighters that respect each other and keep it about fighting.
I feel that if Rose loses it'll affect Usman's performance. Hopefully I'm wrong and they both remain champs.
I've watched Rose Namajunas since her Invicta days, she pulls off a flying armbar and I knew she was something special. Watching her lose to Carla, then how she bounced back. Very close 2nd fight with Andrade.
Immediately went and looked this up after reading your comment. Holy shit- that was spectacular.
@@amphibiangoddess that move put her on the map
Itâs weird but my favorite moment of this is watching Zhang hold her hand up, asking Rose if she wanted to touch gloves again to start the first round, and Rose just responds with a stone face hand across the throat like nah Iâm good. Just symbolizes perfectly how quick she turns off Sweet Rose and turns on Thug Rose
Old Connor McGreggor precision, heart/mentality of Pat Berry. When she's on, I don't think anyone can beat her.
Zhang was so disappointed with no type of facial expression just reliving the next moment in her head.
I really love Rose. I cry every time she does.
You are the fucking best, Rose!
*Valentina and Rose are the best figthers of the world (male or famale). IÂŽm glad to be alive in this era, I admire these women like you couldnÂŽt imagine, such an inspiration for everyone who loves martial arts. Massive Respect.* đđ»đđ»đđ»đđ»
I like that both have solid ground game as well Val more wrestling and gnp based and Rose jiu jistu..
@@jozefhorniak8191 yeah for sure! both complete athlete, well versed, accurate... And awesome to watch and learn! Outstandings martial artists!
I think you forgot about Amanda Nunes.
@@petiewheat82 Amanda is much bigger than them, but both Rose and Valentina are technically better than her.
@@petiewheat82 Nah, not even close
Absolutely love Rose.
Now Iâm keen for this fight again đ
Hopefully we get past the 1st