Joanna Jedrzejczyk announces retirement after KO loss?

Joanna Jedrzejczyk, the former UFC women's strawweight champion, announced her retirement following a knockout loss to Zhang Weili at UFC 275 in Singapore.

Jedrzejczyk was in line for a title shot if she beat Zhang but was caught by a spinning back fist that put her out in the second round.

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After the fight, Joanna took off her gloves and told UFC analyst Daniel Cormier in her postfight interview that she would be retiring.

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The first Poland-born UFC champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk said; "It's been 20 years," she said. "I'm turning 35 this year. I want to be a mom.

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Jedrzejczyk continued I want to be a businesswoman. I've been training more than half of my life. I love you guys."

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Jedrzejczyk (16-5) held the UFC women's strawweight title from 2015 to 2017, a span of five successful title defences, which is still the most in division history.

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Joanna is tied with current champion Carla for the most wins in division history (10), has the most title fights in strawweight history (nine) and has the most title-fight victories ever.

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No other UFC strawweight champion has defended the belt more than once, and Jedrzejczyk's dominance earned her the nickname "The Strawweight Queen."

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Even before that bout and winning the belt, she told American fans who could not pronounce her last name that they can just call her "Joanna Champion."

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An emotional Jedrzejczyk thank UFC staff for their role in building the promotion before again addressing the fans at Singapore Indoor Stadium.

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Joanna Jedrzejczyk ranking: Last Ranked: 4/01/2021 #3 Women Strawweight Highest Quarterly Ranking: 10/01/2017 #1 Women Strawweight All-Time Rank: #5 Women (All)

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Joanna Jędrzejczyk is a Polish mixed martial artist who has a net worth of $4 million. Joanna was born in Olsztyn, Poland in August 1987. She was a strawweight.

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Jędrzejczyk is Catholic and prays with a rosary before entering the ring or Octagon. She was the fiancée of former Polish football player Przemysław.

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As of now, Joanna is single. So, her fans, can only wish for a better relationship ahead for this fan-favourite and legendary Polish fighter.

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Legend Joanna Jędrzejczyk is retire now from the fight-Ring and "She is such a huge part of the growth of women’s MMA.

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