Zhang Weili celebrates with the Chinese flag after winning the UFC strawweight title in Shenzhen. Photo: Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC

UFC: Zhang Weili blasts Joanna Jedrzejczyk for ‘making fun’ of China coronavirus – ‘people are dying’

Chinese champion responds to UFC 248 opponent’s social media post, which appeared to make light of virus outbreak
‘To make fun of tragedy is a true sign of one’s character … people are dying’

Topic | Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)

Andrew McNicol

Published: 12:04am, 30 Jan, 2020

Updated: 12:40am, 30 Jan, 2020

Zhang Weili celebrates with the Chinese flag after winning the UFC strawweight title in Shenzhen. Photo: Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC

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Andrew McNicol

Andrew McNicol is a sports writer with a particular interest in football, rugby and mixed martial arts. He also enjoys covering local athletes and niche sports in the region. He first joined the Post as a sub-editor for Young Post before moving to the Sport desk.