Oct 12, 2019; Tampa, FL, USA; Joanna Jedrzejczyk (red gloves) reacts against Michelle Waterson (not pictured) during UFC Fight Night at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

Zhang Weili will soon make her first UFC strawweight title defense

Weili reportedly will meet Joanna Jedrzejczyk in a title fight at UFC 248 on March 7th at a location to be determined..

Weili knocked out Jessica Andrade in August to obtain the championship.

Jedrzejczyk was the second champion in the title’s history, defeating Carla Esparza. Joanna Champion then was defeated by Rose Namajunas in consecutive fights.